R and D Laboratory Supervisor
Maple Grove, MNFull-time$51.5/hrSeen 3w agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago
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Job overview
Advantage Technical is seeking an R&D Laboratory Supervisor to lead laboratory operations and support product development in a fast-paced, regulated environment. The supervisor will guide laboratory staff, manage priorities and resources, and partner with cross-functional teams. The role includes oversight of testing, validation, process improvement, equipment planning, and performance metrics.
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Job Duties
Now Hiring: R and D Laboratory Supervisor
Location: Maple Grove, MN
Pay Rate: Up to $51.50/hour
Are you a science-driven leader looking for an opportunity to make an impact in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment? We are seeking an experienced R and D Laboratory Supervisor to lead laboratory operations, support innovative product development initiatives, and guide a team of skilled professionals.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Science, or a related technical field.
4+ years of experience in R&D, laboratory operations, testing, analytical sciences, quality, or related technical environments.
2+ years of leadership experience, including team, project, or technical leadership.
Experience working in a regulated industry; medical device experience preferred.
Knowledge of laboratory testing, method development, validation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Job Duties
Supervise daily laboratory operations, testing activities, and resource utilization.
Lead, coach, and develop laboratory staff while fostering a culture of quality and collaboration.
Manage project priorities, laboratory capabilities, and resource planning.
Partner with cross-functional teams including Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing, and Product Development.
Support testing, validation, process improvements, equipment planning, and operational excellence initiatives.
Monitor laboratory performance metrics and communicate project status to stakeholders.
Physical Capabilities
Ability to work in a laboratory environment and perform routine supervisory and operational responsibilities.
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Commuter/Parking Accounts
People Perks Program
Health Savings Account (HSA)
AD&D Insurance
Take the next step in your scientific leadership career with a team focused on innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. Apply Now to be considered for this exciting opportunity in Maple Grove, MN!
The base pay range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to offer for this role. Actual pay may vary based on location, experience, and performance. Depending on the position, benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement and savings plans; paid holidays and time off; supplemental insurance; and additional wellness or incentive programs.
About Us
Advantage Technical connects top- talent in technology, engineering, and technical fields with forward-looking companies.
Advantage Technical is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Advantage Technical offers reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities; contact your local branch for inquiries. Advantage Technical is an E-Verify employer. See our Privacy Notice for Candidates and Employees/Contractors at https://smgroupna.com/privacy-notice-for-candidates-and-employees-contractors. By applying, you consent to receive AI-generated and non-AI-generated calls, texts, or emails from Staffmark Group, its affiliates, and partners. Frequency varies and message/data rates may apply. Reply STOP to cancel or HELP for help.
Advantage Technical is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, mental and physical disability, political affiliation, union membership, status as a parent, military or veteran status or other non-merit based factors. We will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the application, interviewing and employment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, contact us. Advantage Technical is an E-Verify employer. This policy is applicable to all phases of the employment relationship, including hiring, transfers, promotions, training, terminations, working conditions, compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment.
Minimum Education Required
Bachelor Degree
Minimum Experience Required
4 - 20 years
Shift
First (Day)
Number of Openings
1
Public Transportation Accessible
Yes
Veterans Encouraged to Apply
No
Physical Required
Yes
Drug Test Required
Yes
Compensation
$51.50 - $51.50 / Hourly
Postal Code
55311
Job Type
Full Time
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
2083938
Job Benefits
Not specified
How this job compares
Set against the 1,412 open Research and Development jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 8, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$51.5/hr
- Minnesota median$23–26/hr27 hourly ranges
- US median$25–33/hr169 hourly ranges
This rate, $51.50/hr, is 106% above the Minnesota median midpoint ($25/hr) — in the top quarter of Research and Development hourly ranges in Minnesota.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 84 open Research and Development jobs in Minnesota and 1,412 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Minnesota
- General Mills, Inc.12 open
- Sherwin-Williams12 open
- Actalent5 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 4 years of experience; Research and Development postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (940 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 751 of the 1,412 open Research and Development jobs (53%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 8, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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