Lab Supervisor

Company: GenScript
Location: Piscataway
Posted on: February 7, 2026

Job Description:

About GenScript GenScript Biotech Corporation (Stock Code: 1548.HK) is a global biotechnology group. Founded in 2002, GenScript has an established global presence across North America, Europe, the Greater China, and Asia Pacific. GenScript's businesses encompass four major categories based on its leading gene synthesis technology, including operation as a Life Science CRO, enzyme and synthetic biology products, biologics development and manufacturing, and cell therapy. GenScript is committed to striving towards its vision of being the most reliable biotech company in the world to make humans and nature healthier through biotechnology. Job Overview: The Laboratory Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and guiding the daily operations of the laboratory, ensuring that the work is conducted efficiently and accurately. This position requires a background in laboratory studies or work and extensive team management experience. The candidate should be able to set and break down team goals, establish employee performance assessment criteria (PBC/KPI), and drive the team towards achieving its objectives. This role has an estimated salary range of $80,000 - $90,000 dependent upon experience. Key Responsibilities: Team Management: Lead and manage the laboratory team, assign tasks, and monitor progress. Set annual and quarterly team goals and break them down into actionable tasks. Conduct employee performance evaluations, set PBC/KPI, ensuring alignment of employee goals with team objectives. Communication and Coordination: Maintain open communication channels, regularly communicate with team members, and provide feedback and guidance. Resolve internal team conflicts and issues, fostering a positive work environment. Coordinate with other departments to ensure laboratory work aligns with organizational objectives. Employee Development: Identify training and development needs of employees, develop and implement training plans. Mentor and cultivate employees, helping them improve skills and advance their careers. Support employee career growth through regular performance evaluations. Lean Management and Site Management: Apply lean principles to optimize laboratory processes, enhancing efficiency and quality. Implement site management practices to ensure effective use of laboratory equipment and resources. Monitor laboratory safety and compliance, ensuring adherence to relevant standards and regulations. Development and Improvement of SOP (Standard Operating Procedures): Develop and maintain laboratory SOPs, ensuring all operations comply with industry best practices and regulatory requirements. Regularly review and update SOPs to adapt to new technologies and methods. Ensure team members are familiar with and follow SOPs, providing necessary training. Problem Analysis and Resolution: Apply comprehensive thinking to analyze problems from perspectives such as personnel, equipment, materials, methods, and environment. Identify potential issues and develop preventive measures to reduce impacts on laboratory operations. Implement solutions and monitor their effectiveness to ensure problems are effectively resolved. Goal Achievement: Represent the team in developing and executing strategies to achieve laboratory goals. Monitor project progress, make necessary adjustments to ensure goals are met. Regularly report team performance and project progress, providing improvement suggestions. Qualifications: Possess a degree in a relevant field and laboratory work experience. Extensive team management experience with the ability to set and achieve goals. Familiarity with lean management principles and site management practices. Excellent communication and coordination skills, able to effectively resolve issues. Ability to mentor and develop employees, supporting the team's continuous growth. GS GenScript USA Inc/ProBio Inc. is a proud equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the Company's policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. GenScript USA Inc./ProBio Inc. maintains a drug-free workplace. Please note: Genscript USA Inc./ProBio Inc. will only contact candidates through verified application sources. GenScript/Probio does not request personal information from candidates through individual email or any other platform.

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