Laboratory Supervisor jobs in Gainesville, FL

We are growing! The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) has expanded capacity at a new state-of-the-art preclinical facility located at Momentum Labs in Gainesville, Florida.

We are currently seeking passionate individuals who are eager to contribute to our mission and accelerate drug development by delivering translationally relevant preclinical services. If you're ready to make a difference and be part of a team that's at the forefront of preclinical drug development, JAX is the place for you. Our new facility offers an unparalleled opportunity to work with top-tier scientists, study directors, and researchers in a dynamic and collaborative environment. Join us at JAX and help shape the future of human health.

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The Supervisor oversees the safety, and operational aspects of planning, executing, and monitoring of project work in their area; assigns work and special projects, collects requirements, schedules staff, manages project scope changes, manages processes to ensure all deliverables are met according to specifications with no deviations to process. The incumbent identifies and troubleshoots problems independently in a timely manner, reports deviations, ensures their team reports deviations, and with the assistance of management, responds to deviations with root cause analysis and corrective and preventative action. The supervisor is expected to have a full understanding of the area's work processes, key quality points, and technical details; and routinely review current document-controlled SOPs and writes new SOPs. In addition, they are responsible for the proper compliance with operational protocols, technical skills training for the staff, and assurance of quality by working closely with QA/QC personnel. Lastly, the incumbent carries out administrative/supervisory responsibilities such as training and development of a team of technicians.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversees daily operations: supervises personnel within the department, assigns tasks, assesses work quality and employee training; ensures personnel development meets the standards of the service. Sets goals and expectations of standards within the lab and monitors those standards; administers and coordinates all technical activities and procedures related to department operations. Ensures a safe work environment is maintained, and safety policies/practices are followed. Oversees instrument operations and maintenance.
• Staff management and development: coaches, evaluates, and develops all technicians and technologists. Key responsibilities include developing ground rules, guidelines, and goals, and motivating direct reports to achieve high levels of performance.
• Area Maintenance and Quality: establishes and maintains robust quality procedures that ensure the integrity of service and operations. Ensures high-quality stewardship of laboratory assets such as inventoried bio-specimens, equipment, reagents and materials, and facilities.
• Administrative duties: a) Writing and updating SOPs for: day-to-day lab operations, key maintenance and safety issues, and policies to handle emergencies b) Compiling and summarizing data to meet reporting requirements.

The salary range is $55,429 - $80,372. Salary will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

About JAX:

The Jackson Laboratory is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research institution with a National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center and nearly 3,000 employees in locations across the United States (Maine, Connecticut, California),Japan andChina. Its mission is to discover precise genomic solutions for disease and empower the global biomedical community in the shared quest to improve human health.

Founded in 1929, JAX applies over nine decades of expertise in genetics to increase understanding of human disease, advancing treatments and cures for cancer, neurological and immune disorders, diabetes, aging and heart disease. It models and interprets genomic complexity, integrates basic research with clinical application, educates current and future scientists, and provides critical data, tools and services to the global biomedical community. For more information, please visit.

EEO Statement:

The Jackson Laboratory provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.