As a PCR Laboratory Supervisor at IDEXX BioAnalytics, you will be a key contributor at one of the largest veterinary diagnostic companies in the world. While managing a team of Medical Laboratory Technicians, you will also perform molecular laboratory testing that helps serve professionals in the biomedical and life science fields across the world. The focus on enhancing the lives of people and animals starts with our own employees and empowering them to achieve their goals, focusing on continuous improvement, and supporting the strong collaboration and inclusiveness that exist in our team. This is a full-time role with competitive day-one benefits and performance incentives.  

IDEXX BioAnalytics, Inc., a division of IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. is a leader in diagnostic testing for both the biomedical and life science market. The laboratory is based in Columbia, Missouri and employs approximately 60 people. 

In This Role:   

You will be supervising the day-to-day activities of the team.  This includes managing direct reports, leading work activities, writing and renewing SOPs, maintaining equipment records, training new technicians, and using laboratory diagnostic tools to perform analyses and tests. You can expect to specialize in the following areas:

• Management of direct reports, employees coaching and development
• Participation in meetings
• Maintains and monitors quality requirements for the laboratory
• Oversees cost and metrics
• Decision making and assignment of daily personnel duties
• Technician onboarding and training
• Timekeeping
• Inventory and supply ordering
• Total nucleic acid extractions from a variety of sample types
• Molecular testing via real-time PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction)
• Resolution of critical issues and coordination with other departments, from troubleshooting diagnostic analyzers to resolving situational workflow and turnaround time challenges
• Use of analyzer and other molecular diagnostic methods to detect the molecular presence of pathogens
• Leads/contributes to process improvements based on evaluation of existing procedures and business needs

 What You Will Need to Succeed:  

• You’ve directly supervised 3-5+ employees in a fast-paced and/or high-volume work environment  
• You have 3-5 years’ laboratory experience, and 1-2+  years’ experience directly supervising employees
• You have a 4-year degree in a Science-related field  
• You know human clinical or veterinary testing procedures.  
• You love a fast-paced, high-volume, innovative work environment  
• You are passionate about people leadership   
• You are excited about the opportunity to use your skills and abilities in promoting the health and well-being of animals.  
• Able to meet the physical requirements of working in a lab – standing and sitting for extended periods, phone & computer use, extended reach, lifting up to 50lb, and specific vision ability – close, color, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.  
• This is a laboratory, so there is potential exposure to biohazards, agents known to cause zoonotic diseases, and hazardous chemicals.  

What You Can Expect From Us: 

• Salary targeting $76K annually
• Opportunity for annual cash bonus 
• Opportunity for performance-based annual merit increase  
• Health / Dental / Vision Benefits Day - One 
• 5% matching 401k 
• Additional benefits including but not limited to financial support, pet insurance, mental health resources, volunteer paid days off, an employee stock program, foundation donation matching, and much more! 

  Schedule:  

• The hours for this position are Monday - Friday 12 pm to 8.30 pm. 
• The hours may vary slightly depending on business needs. 
• Reliable and dependable attendance is an essential function of the position. 

Why IDEXX? 

We’re proud of the work we do because our work matters. An innovation leader in every industry we serve, we follow our Purpose and Guiding Principles to help pet owners worldwide keep their companion animals healthy and happy, ensure safe drinking water for billions, and help farmers protect livestock and poultry from disease. We have customers in over 175 countries and a global workforce of over 10,000 talented people. 

So, what does that mean for you? We enrich the livelihoods of our employees with a positive and respectful work culture that embraces challenges and encourages learning and discovery. At IDEXX, you will be supported by competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement. 

Let’s pursue what matters together. 

IDEXX values a diverse workforce and workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.   IDEXX is an equal-opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws. 

This Molecular Laboratory Supervisor position will be at our Columbia, Missouri location.  

Is this the role for you?  Apply today!

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