Laboratory Supervisor

Job Title: Laboratory Supervisor - Bioanalytical (Ligand Binding Assays)
Job Description
Join a leading Biotherapeutic Enablement Company as a Laboratory Supervisor, providing technical leadership, staff development, and operational oversight in a regulated bioanalytical laboratory. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring the delivery of accurate, timely, and regulatory-compliant data, supporting the advancement of biotherapeutic drug development.
Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily bioanalytical lab activities supporting ligand binding assay workflows.
• Ensure studies are executed on time and according to approved protocols, SOPs, and client expectations.
• Monitor assay performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure data integrity.
• Allocate resources such as staff, instruments, and reagents to meet study timelines and priorities.
• Maintain a safe and efficient laboratory environment.
• Provide subject matter expertise in ligand binding assay platforms including ELISA and ECL/MSD.
• Assist with method qualification, validation, and sample analysis.
• Review assay data, identify trends, and guide troubleshooting/root cause investigations.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory expectations for assay performance including accuracy, precision, sensitivity, and selectivity.
• Ensure compliance with GLP, GCP, 21 CFR Part 11, and relevant regulatory guidance.
• Serve as Test Site Management for reports, audits, and investigations.
• Support audits and address findings with appropriate corrective and preventive actions.
• Supervise, coach, and mentor bioanalytical scientists and technicians.
• Conduct performance reviews, training plans, and career development initiatives.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, quality, and throughput.
• Support adoption of new technologies and automation within LBA workflows.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Life Science.
• 5-8 years of experience working in a professional regulated bioanalytical lab environment.
• Strong experience with ligand binding assays (ELISA, MSD, Gyrolab, etc.).
• Deep understanding of LBA method development, validation, and sample analysis.
• Experience with PK, ADA (screening, confirmatory, titer), and biomarker assays.
• Working knowledge of GLP/GCP and regulatory guidance for bioanalytical methods (ICH, FDA, EMA).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in large molecule bioanalysis, ligand binding assays.
• Exposure to automation platforms or high-throughput assay systems.
• Experience supporting audits and inspections.
• Experience with electronic lab notebooks and data integrity best practices.

Work Environment
The position is based in a new state-of-the-art facility located in downtown Franklin. Expect to spend time working in the lab, at a desk, and traveling for in-person client meetings. Enjoy benefits including PTO, holiday pay, 401k, HSA, dental/vision insurance, gym membership reimbursement, and a bonus program.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Franklin, IN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $43.27 - $48.08/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Franklin,IN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 13, 2026.
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