Laboratory Supervisor

Your New Company!

At Altasciences we all move in unison to assist and work in the discovery, development, and manufacturing of new drug therapies to get them faster to people who need them. No matter your role, we all play an important part and you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. By living our values of Employee Development, Customer Focus, Quality and Excellence, Respect and Integrity, we look to foster a passionate and collaborative work environment and we are looking for talented and enthusiastic people, like you, to join our growing team! Whether you’re a recent college graduate or seeking your next career opportunity, it’s time to discover your future at Altasciences.

We are better together and together We Are Altasciences.

About The Role

To manage, coach and coordinate Direct Reports. To assist the Bioanalytical Principal Investigators and Management by ensuring proper organization and/or schedule of the direct reports on a daily basis, provide proper communication of study instructions and work closely with the laboratory staff to increase the efficiency and ensure appropriate technical procedures on daily work; Responsible to ensure Health and Safety procedure/guidelines are properly followed.

What You'll Do Here

• Support and manage the employees of the team in their daily tasks (priorities, efficiency, planning, etc);

• Work closely with Bioanalytical Principal Investigators and Management to ensure the analyst work is efficient, ensure to communicate instructions to all laboratory people and ensure procedures are followed and are performed in compliance with protocols, SOPs and GLP’s and all applicable regulations; As assigned ensure analyst schedule is efficient

• Support, coach and mentor direct reports on a daily basis for completion of all laboratory studies as scheduled; Ensure that the analyst work is performed in respect of health and safety guidelines and done following laboratory procedures, method specifications and schedule on a daily basis;

• Propose and implement solutions to improve quality, safety and efficiency in the laboratory;

• Ensure that any issues related to ongoing studies are resolved in a timely manner and communicate to the Management team;

• Perform daily safety inspection and apply immediately corrective actions when required;

• Coordinate laboratory cleaning before client/agency visits and audits when needed;

• Coordinate technical training with assigned trainers and perform technical trainings as needed;

• Perform employee evaluations including career path development and provide feedback to Management to maintain consistency amongst all teams. Observe all company guidelines and policies and keep up to date with respect to pertinent regulatory developments in the industry;

• Perform any other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need to Succeed

• College degree and/or University degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Immunology or appropriate field.

• Ideally experience in the medical and/or pharmaceutical fields with 3 years of pertinent experience. Experience in lab management is an asset.

• Good management skills;

• Excellent communication (both written and verbal in French & English) and interpersonal skills;

• Strong leadership, highly developed decision making with excellent sense of urgency;

• A strong team player with a demonstrated ability to interpret data, troubleshoot and suggest next steps.

What We Offer

Altasciences offers a wide variety of benefits to help our employees live healthy and fulfilling lives both at and outside of work.

Altasciences’ Benefits Package Includes:

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans

• 401(k)/RRSP with Employer Match

• Paid Vacation and Holidays

• Paid Sick and Bereavement Leave

• Employee Assistance & Telehealth Programs

• Telework when applicable

Altasciences’ Incentive Programs Include:

• Training & Development Programs

• Employee Referral Bonus Program

• Annual Performance Reviews

MOVING IN UNISON TO DELIVER A BIG IMPACT WITH A PERSONAL TOUCH

Altasciences is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or any other protected grounds under applicable legislation. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities during the recruitment process are available upon request. Join us at Altasciences!