Research and Development Supervisor

R&D Supervisor

Onsite

Advantage Technical is seeking an experienced R&D Supervisor for a potential temp-to-perm opportunity supporting a fast-paced medical device organization.

This position is ideal for a technically strong laboratory professional with a background in chemistry, biology, engineering, analytical sciences, or a related field who also brings hands-on leadership experience. The R&D Supervisor will lead laboratory personnel and operations while supporting product development, design verification, method development, regulatory activities, and broader R&D initiatives.

Contract Pay Rate: Up to $51.50/hour (Contract to Perm Opportunity)

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop laboratory personnel while fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
• Manage daily laboratory operations, testing priorities, resource allocation, and project deliverables.
• Coordinate laboratory testing, method development, qualification, validation, and troubleshooting activities.
• Establish project priorities and allocate resources based on business and R&D needs.
• Maintain and expand laboratory capabilities, infrastructure, equipment, and resource planning.
• Support capital equipment planning and laboratory investment strategies.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on laboratory efficiency, quality, productivity, and customer support.
• Develop and monitor laboratory metrics, project status, workload, and resource capacity.
• Communicate laboratory performance, risks, priorities, and project progress to management and key stakeholders.
• Partner cross-functionally with R&D, Design Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Process Development, Manufacturing, Clinical, and Quality .
• Support product development, design verification testing, regulatory submissions, and other R&D programs .
• Ensure laboratory activities are performed in compliance with applicable quality systems, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Technical Qualifications

• Strong understanding of laboratory operations within a regulated environment.
• Experience with test method development, qualification, validation, and troubleshooting .
• Knowledge of design verification and product development processes .
• Experience with statistical analysis and data interpretation.
• Familiarity with DOE, Minitab, data trending, and statistical methodologies .
• Strong project management, planning, prioritization, and organizational skills.
• Ability to analyze technical data and make sound recommendations.

Leadership Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading technical or laboratory teams.
• Ability to manage changing priorities and evolving business needs.
• Experience assigning resources, setting direction, and supporting multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong coaching, mentoring, and employee-development skills.
• Proven ability to drive results through cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.

Quality Responsibilities

• Maintain a strong commitment to patient safety and product quality .
• Ensure laboratory activities comply with applicable quality policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain appropriate resources to support Quality System compliance.
• Promote a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Science, or a related technical discipline .
• Minimum 4 years of experience in R&D, laboratory operations, analytical testing, method development, quality, or a related technical function within a regulated environment.
• Minimum 2 years of leadership experience , including direct people leadership, project leadership, or technical team leadership.
• Previous experience in a regulated industry , with medical device experience strongly preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, written communication, organizational, and leadership skills.