Join our Labcorp Dose Formulation department as a Supervisor in Madison, WI.

Join an exceptional organization and an exceptional department!

Position Summary

In this role you will supervise a team of laboratory technicians that prepare test material formulations, collect and document study data, aid in study management, in addition to scheduling study work in coordination with other groups and departments.

Candidates given best consideration will have the following qualifications:

• Previous leadership experience
• Ability to multitask/be efficient in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to the development and implementation of plans, policies, and procedures within department guidelines to improve work quality, efficiency, productivity, and expense control

• Learn the full range of performance evaluation activities and evaluate staff performance.
• Address performance management issues within the team.
• Assist with setting employee objectives based on strategic goals.
• Identify personnel actions, such as career development and skills building for direct reports.
• Complete succession planning.
• Learn to develop / implement goals and initiatives.

• Assign workload to direct employees.
• Become familiar with basic cost metrics for Animal Operations.
• Advanced knowledge of regulatory requirements (GXP).
• Plan, schedule, and organize necessary resources for study conduct and assignments.
• Learn how to provide, analyze and update metrics.
• Assist in the conduct of routine toxicology studies, ordering, determining space availability, and other departmental issues.
• Responsible for constructive responses to reports and questions from Study Direction, QA, EHS, client or regulatory agencies in a timely manner.
• Participate in meetings, inspections, and client visits.

• Ensure that staff are trained adequately and proficient in all phases of applicable laboratory operations.
• Uphold training principles of a regulated environment, ensuring required training for staff members is completed and documented, including developing and maintaining training plans.
• Provide for the safety and welfare of staff and support/enforce EHS policies.

• Promote continual improvement of policies and processes.
• Proactive interaction with internal and external clients and suppliers.
• Cooperate and maintain good relationships with other groups.
• Assure appropriate communication within the group, particularly for dissemination of information (i.e., study progress, facility procedures, quality, health and safety, business updates and any other departmental or company communications).

• Learn the full range of recruitment activities.
• Monitor workload to track appropriate staffing levels and help with employee retention.
• Interview candidates and provide thorough feedback to recruiters.

• Ensure animals are cared for in accordance with regulatory guidelines and with the highest scientific, humane, and ethical principles.
• Report all animal care concerns and becomes involved in resolution and appropriate corrective action, when necessary.
• Understand regulatory requirements (including those concerning USDA and AAALAC).

• Bachelors in Life Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry or related field)
  • Experience may be substituted for level of education
• Prior supervisory/leadership experience strongly preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Problem solving skills
• Supportive of teamwork and collaboration