Laboratory Supervisor- Second Shift

Laboratory Supervisor

We are seeking a Laboratory Supervisor for our Brea, CA facility. This person is responsible for lab resource forecasting, scheduling, and assignment of daily and weekly lab tasks. They frequently collaborate with R&D project teams to report on testing progress and testing defects. They collaborate with the lab administration team and Quality team to maintain laboratory equipment (maintenance and calibration).

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health is our Purpose, and it's no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of usfrom design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per yearto look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities. We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you'll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Executes lab team strategy for the Lab site
• Primary Point of Contact for lab requests and tracking work progress; Meets with all [MDS, MMS] R&D project teams to receive testing forecasts
• Ensures facility compliance to latest standards for EHS and other relevant standards for lab site.
• Uses knowledge and experience of design control, guide lab team for execution.
• Ensures projects and products are completed on time and are of BD quality
• Develops and maintains metrics that demonstrate measurable improvements
• Communicate across the organization to inform and resolve issues.
• Responsible for oversight of work product for associates within their team
• Receives engineering requests to build, condition, and test samples, reviews protocols and assigns work to lab staff
• Ensures support and training to technicians.
• Ensures all associates who are operating equipment and handling samples in the lab are trained on safety and equipment handling as applicable per work request and lab protocol
• Sets priorities and workloads for lab technicians in collaboration with laboratory manager
• Participates in testing strategy and testing as applicable
• Ensures that laboratory equipment and fixtures are maintained and in good working order and properly identified / labeled; ensures GDP and GLP
• Supports or leads equipment validation, calibration and preventative maintenance as applicable
• Supports Out of Specification (OOS) investigation
• Supports Test Method Development and Test Method Validation work
• Identifies gaps and improvement opportunities in the lab and supports addressing them on a continuous basis

Minimum Requirement :

Preferred Qualifications and Experience :

Physical Demands :

Work Environment : Laboratory environment- frequently need to use personal protective equipment (PPE) as applicable to the task; may encounter / use chemical or blood for testing

At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.

For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company's receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and / or required. Consistent with BD's Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.

A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It's also a place where we help each other be great, we do what's right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day.

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of health. At BD, you'll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow, and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.

Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally-protected characteristics.

Salary or hourly rate ranges have been implemented to reward associates fairly and competitively, as well as to support recognition of associates' progress, ranging from entry level to experts in their field, and talent mobility. There are many factors, such as location, that contribute to the range displayed. The salary or hourly rate offered to a successful candidate is based on experience, education, skills, and any step rate pay system of the actual work location, as applicable to the role or position.