Sample Management Supervisor

Work Schedule First Shift (Days) Environmental Conditions Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Office Job Description At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on – now and in the future. Our PPD® Laboratory Services team has a direct impact on improving patient health through the expertise of scientists, industry thought-leaders and therapeutic experts. As the world leader in serving science, our laboratory professionals bring their commitment to accuracy and quality to deliver groundbreaking innovations. This is a fully onsite role based at our GMP Laboratory in Middleton, WI. We welcome applicants from all locations within the US. Please note that relocation assistance is not provided for this position, and any relocation costs will be the responsibility of the candidate. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening.

Overview The Supervisor, Sample Management provides line-level management of resources and work schedules for entry-level staff within service functions. oversees the quality and productivity of daily operations. Oversees daily operations in support of facility readiness, equipment deployment and maintenance, and/or sample management and logistics functions. Supports the implementation of company policies, quality systems and training programs. Performs and/or delegates activities necessary to ensure deliverables are met and clients are satisfied with the quality and turnaround time of work being performed. Ensures that staff receive proper training and continue to be developed to keep pace with department goals and growth. A Day in the Life Manages the day-to-day activities of staff within a section or department, which may include interviewing and selection, goal setting, performance  management, coaching and mentoring. Creates work schedules and assignments and trains staff and assesses  competence. Reviews and approves time records, requests for leave, overtime. Monitors performance metrics for quality and productivity and recommends process improvement and efficiency gains.  Investigates and resolves problems. Participates in audits and general capabilities department tours. Participates in on-call responsibilities. Responds to client questions and needs, coordinates client communication. Assists and acts as back-up to management, when needed. Assists in preparation and implementation of PPD/client SOPs and company operational policies. Ensures adherence to SOPs, safety standards and company policies.

Requirements: Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 0 to 5 years). High / Secondary school diploma or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification 1+ year of leadership responsibility In some cases an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Good organizational skills