Onda is an R&D; and contract service organization focused on the application of biotechnologies to improve productivity, efficiency and sustainability in aquaculture and related industries. The company possesses two facilities with world-class biocontainment labs for in vivo and in vitro experiments, two feed extruders for custom aquatic diet manufacturing, multiple dry labs for various analytical testing, and a GMP vaccine batch release suite. This infrastructure, the specialist teams working within it, and best-in-class biological resources and models set Onda as a global leader in aquatic animal and environmental research. We are seeking a Laboratory Manager to play a significant role in the Laboratory Technologies Department overseeing services and operations. The successful candidate will report to the Project Coordinator and play an integral role in managing the dry lab team and service delivery by ensuring high data quality and timely delivery of results to all internal and external stakeholders. As a leader in the team, the candidate will prioritize and resource all activities in the dry lab. These tasks include, but are not limited to, overseeing sample submissions, managing project schedules, communication of work instructions to the team, following-up and reporting on laboratory progress and KPIs, reprioritization of commitments, and communication of results to the LabTech Senior Scientist. Champions a culture of safety, efficiency,
scientific integrity and transparency ~ Supervises 4-6 Research Associates and oversees the quality and efficiency of the operation across two facilities and multiple laboratories ~ Coordinate lab team schedules and prioritize tasks via project management good practices ~ Resource the lab with consumables, calibrated equipment, transparent instructions and timelines, and personnel training ~ Supports Research & Development of novel tests and applications ~ Generates costing sheets for quoting, oversees supply inventories ~ Oversees maintenance and calibration of lab equipment ~ Quality assurance and data archiving ~ Experience in Quality Control and/or Quality Assurance settings is considered an asset ~ Professional communication skills including proficiency in English and the ability to proactively communicate scientific information appropriately including written and oral communications. ~ Ability to multi ‐ task, prioritize and balance workload with minimal supervision ~ Proficiency in Microsoft applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Co-pilot ) with an aptitude to learn other tools and applications presently in use ~ Competitive annual salary ranging from CAD $65,000 - $74,000 ~ Generous paid time off policy, including 3 weeks of paid vacation time and 10 days of personal/sick time ~ Company-matched RRSP (Registered Retirement Savings Plan) to support long-term financial goals To apply for the position, please visit our website at onda.Ca/careers and submit your application through our online portal. We encourage you to include your relevant qualifications and experience, as well as any additional documents that showcase your expertise in the field.
📌 Laboratory Services Supervisor (Victoria)
🏢 Onda
📍 Victoria