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Supervisor Biological Services

Norwich, CT

Posted: 01/20/2023 Division: Life Sciences Job Number: JN -012023-16288

Job Description

Supervisor Specialized Biological Services
  • Title: Supervisor Specialized Biological Services
  • Location: Storrs, CT
  • Industry: Pharmaceutical
  • Salary: $70,00 and up based on Experience
  • Employment Type: Direct Placement
Overview:
Responsible for daily operations and effective management of Specialized Biological Services Department, focusing on SPF flock testing.

Primary Responsibilities:
  • Schedule day-to-day activities of department, including SPF flock testing, quality control testing of lab products, and commercial testing.
  • Generate test reports for outside customers.
  • Manage activities of assigned group(s) to ensure effective performance of function.
  • Interview and select qualified exempt- and non-exempt level departmental personnel with the Lab Manager. Recommend, review and approve personnel actions, including hiring, promotions and raises with the Lab Manager. Partner with Human Resources and the Lab Manager in the handling of disciplinary issues. Prepare and/or approve appropriate personnel action paperwork.
  • Train staff and franchise/joint venture personnel.
  • Identify training and development needs of direct reports. Develop and oversee the implementation of departmental training programs with the Lab Manager, including orientation; monitor training programs to ensure ongoing effectiveness.
  • Monitor performance of direct reports. Provide regular coaching and counseling. Prepare and deliver salary and performance reviews; review and approve performance and salary appraisals initiated by direct reports.
  • Authorize overtime as needed. Review and approve time cards and vacation/time off requests, and coordinate vacation/time off schedules.
  • Assist in the development of short- and long-range operating objectives, organizational structure, and staffing requirements with the Lab Manager.
  • Assist in the development and recommendation of departmental budget. Authorize expenditures in accordance with budget. Approve expenses of subordinates.
  • Ensure optimum performance of group function. Determine and implement techniques to improve productivity, increase efficiencies, cut costs, take advantage of opportunities, and maintain state-of-the-art practices.
  • Develop and maintain departmental systems and SOPs. Assist in the development and communication of departmental policies and procedures. Partner with Human Resources to develop and approve job descriptions for subordinate positions; ensure communication of duties and responsibilities to employees.
  • Perform all other related duties as assigned.


Job Conditions and Physical Effort:
  • The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.
  • Noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
  • Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) (e.g. lab coat, gloves) is required when working in the laboratory.
  • Regularly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
  • Must occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
  • Regularly provides information to and receives information from/through various technologies, media, sources and contacts. Must be able to accurately exchange information in these situations.
Qualifications:
  • Associate s degree (A.A./A.S.) or equivalent in a biological science. Bachelor s degree preferred.
  • Bachelor s Degree in Biological Science or Associates degree with leadership experience
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
  • Supervisory/management skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office
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