Shift Supervisor, Research Operations at Lila Sciences · LumiJobs

Responsibilities

Lila's Research Operations team runs the automated lab workflows that power our science. As a Shift Supervisor, you own the reliable execution of those workflows across your shift, serve as the technical lead for the engineers running them, and directly manage and develop a team of Research Operations engineers. You are the first point of accountability for run quality, the first source of operational guidance for engineers on shift, and a critical link between the bench and the automated systems behind our science.
This is an on-site, second-shift role with working hours of 2:00 PM-10:00 PM. You'll lead, coach, and develop some of the most energetic and brilliant minds in Research Operations, creating an environment where they can grow, take ownership, and do their best work.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives on operational ownership, takes pride in process discipline, enjoys developing others, and knows how to keep a team and workflows running smoothly in a fast-paced, high-throughput environment.
What You'll Be Building
Own the safe, reliable execution of automated lab workflows across your shift, meeting quality, throughput, and operational performance targets
Serve as the technical lead for engineers on shift, providing real-time guidance, prioritization, and workflow coordination
Manage, coach, and develop direct reports, setting clear expectations, providing actionable feedback, and building technical capability and ownership across the team
Monitor run performance and system health in real time, independently resolving common issues, and escalating complex problems appropriately
Manage accurate shift handoff documentation in real time, ensuring seamless continuity with the incoming team
Flag QC/QA deviations promptly and accurately, documenting observations with high attention to detail
Partner with scientific, engineering, and automation teams to troubleshoot workflow challenges and improve operational performance, including ongoing relationships with scientific leads
Support tech transfer by validating automated workflows against manual processes and partnering with cross-functional teams to resolve process gaps and improve robustness

Shift Supervisor, Research Operations

Responsibilities

Qualification

Required

Preferred

Benefits

Company

Lila Sciences

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