Lab Supervisor (Night Shift)
Core
Night shift supervisor for a third-party laboratory testing food, beverage, cosmetics, and regulated products, ensuring accurate testing, safety, and workflow efficiency.
Role type
Night shift laboratory supervisor (hands-on IC)
Builds
Analytical and microbiological test results for food, beverage, cosmetics, OTC, and dietary supplement industries
Domain
Food safety & regulated laboratory testing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Laboratory operations management, ISO/IEC 17025 compliance, team supervision, quality control, safety procedures, shift coordination, LIMS usage, problem-solving
Preferred skills
Prior supervisory experience, food testing background, FDA/USDA regulated environment experience, cross-training staff, process improvement
Technologies
LIMS, ISO/IEC 17025 systems
Responsibilities
Supervise and coordinate night shift laboratory activities; assign and prioritize testing workloads; monitor sample flow and backlogs; conduct shift huddles; ensure adherence to SOPs and safety standards; coach and support laboratory employees; maintain equipment and documentation; escalate operational or quality issues; provide shift handoffs
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC