Supervisor- Post Life Services

Labcorp • Madison, WI

22d

About The Position

We're seeking an experienced Supervisor, Post Life Services Operations, with strong lab leadership skills and vivarium operations knowledge. In this role, you'll guide a high-performing team, ensure exceptional scientific and regulatory standards, and keep daily operations running smoothly across complex lab and animal research environments. What You'll Lead: Laboratory & Vivarium Operations Direct daily workflow in lab and vivarium spaces to ensure efficient, accurate study execution. Oversee equipment readiness, facility maintenance, supplies, and resource allocation. Troubleshoot technical issues and ensure smooth study progression from setup to data capture. Continually improve scientific methods and operational practices. GLP Compliance & Scientific Quality Serve as the GLP champion—ensuring all work meets GLP/GMP, SOP, and study-plan requirements. Review study plans, resolve deviations, and drive timely corrective actions. Ensure accuracy, completeness, and audit-readiness of all data submitted for final reports. Respond to questions from QA, Study Directors, regulators, and clients. Promote EH&S standards and proactively address animal welfare concerns. Team Leadership & Development Coach, mentor, and develop staff in lab techniques, vivarium procedures, and GLP expectations. Lead performance reviews, training programs, development plans, and career progression. Strengthen onboarding and establish clear mentoring pathways for new team members. Support hiring and build a collaborative, high-accountability team culture. Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with Study Directors, QA, veterinary teams, and global operational groups. Communicate study updates, quality expectations, and operational priorities. Participate in audits, inspections, facility tours, and client visits. Serve as a technical resource and act as backup to the department Manager when needed.

Requirements

• Associate degree preferred (Life Sciences, Laboratory Animal Science, or related). Equivalent experience accepted.
• Minimum 4 years of supervisory experience, ideally in a GLP laboratory or vivarium environment.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily workflow in lab and vivarium spaces to ensure efficient, accurate study execution.
• Oversee equipment readiness, facility maintenance, supplies, and resource allocation.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and ensure smooth study progression from setup to data capture.
• Continually improve scientific methods and operational practices.
• Serve as the GLP champion—ensuring all work meets GLP/GMP, SOP, and study-plan requirements.
• Review study plans, resolve deviations, and drive timely corrective actions.
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and audit-readiness of all data submitted for final reports.
• Respond to questions from QA, Study Directors, regulators, and clients.
• Promote EH&S standards and proactively address animal welfare concerns.
• Coach, mentor, and develop staff in lab techniques, vivarium procedures, and GLP expectations.
• Lead performance reviews, training programs, development plans, and career progression.
• Strengthen onboarding and establish clear mentoring pathways for new team members.
• Support hiring and build a collaborative, high-accountability team culture.
• Partner with Study Directors, QA, veterinary teams, and global operational groups.
• Communicate study updates, quality expectations, and operational priorities.
• Participate in audits, inspections, facility tours, and client visits.
• Serve as a technical resource and act as backup to the department Manager when needed.

Benefits

• Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Casual, PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees