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Laboratory Team Leader Position Summary: * Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm EST. * 100 ... Lead in the development of a climate of quality and safety within the teams, by identifying and ...

In this role, you will oversee daily operations of our volatiles air laboratory, lead and mentor a team of laboratory professionals specializing in environmental sample analysis, and ensure the ...

This role will be the administrative lead for the quality control lab, overseeing a team of seven. The Laboratory Supervisor will engage directly with the Evansville leadership team, manufacturing ...

Technician Team Lead

Harvey, IL · On-site

$28 - $30/hr

The Quality Control Laboratory Team Lead will oversee in supporting a fast-paced production environment and will be responsible for: * Coaching and training quality technicians on procedures related ...

Technician Team Lead

Harvey, IL · On-site

$28 - $30/hr

The Quality Control Laboratory Team Lead will oversee in supporting a fast-paced production environment and will be responsible for: * Coaching and training quality technicians on procedures related ...

Laboratory Director

Alexandria, LA · On-site

$97K - $127K/yr

A regional medical center in Alexandria is seeking an experienced Laboratory Director to oversee all laboratory services and lead a dedicated team committed to delivering high-quality patient care.

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How much do laboratory team lead jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for laboratory team lead in the United States is $25.73, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $24.04 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a laboratory team lead?

Laboratory Team Leads are professionals responsible for overseeing the daily operations of a laboratory and managing a team of technicians or scientists. They coordinate workflow, ensure compliance with safety and quality standards, and often assist with training and mentoring staff. Laboratory Team Leads also help troubleshoot technical issues, maintain equipment, and may contribute to process improvement initiatives. Their leadership ensures that laboratory tasks are completed accurately and efficiently, supporting the broader goals of research, diagnostics, or product development.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a laboratory team lead?

To thrive as a Laboratory Team Lead, you need a solid background in laboratory science, quality control, and supervisory experience, often supported by a relevant bachelor's or master's degree. Familiarity with laboratory information management systems (LIMS), safety protocols, and certifications such as ASCP or similar are typically required. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills help you effectively manage teams and resolve challenges. These skills ensure accurate results, regulatory compliance, and smooth daily operations in a laboratory environment.

How does a laboratory team lead support the professional development of their team members?

A Laboratory Team Lead plays a crucial role in mentoring and developing laboratory staff by providing regular feedback, facilitating training opportunities, and encouraging skill advancement. They often identify areas where team members can grow, such as mastering new technologies or improving lab protocols, and help coordinate relevant workshops or cross-training sessions. By fostering a culture of continuous learning and collaboration, the Team Lead ensures that both individual and team capabilities are enhanced, which can lead to greater job satisfaction and career progression for lab personnel.

Is a laboratory team lead a well paid job?

A laboratory team lead typically earns a competitive salary that reflects their leadership responsibilities, technical expertise, and experience in the field. Salaries can vary based on industry, location, and level of education, but they generally offer above-average compensation compared to entry-level laboratory roles.

What does a laboratory team lead do?

A laboratory team lead oversees daily lab operations, manages staff, ensures safety protocols are followed, and maintains quality standards. They coordinate experiments, review data, and may be involved in training team members, often requiring knowledge of laboratory techniques and relevant certifications.
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Infographic showing various Laboratory Team Lead job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $53,524 per year, or $25.7 per hour.

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Job description

Laboratory Team Leader

Position Summary:

  • Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm EST.

  • 100% On-site at the Greenville, NC site.

Catalent's Greenville, N.C. facility specializes in end-to-end turn-key solutions for oral solid dosage forms, including integrated formulation development, analytical services, commercial manufacturing, and packaging. This state-of-the-art facility has had over $100M of investments in recent years and features fit-for-scale capacity with potent handling capabilities, ideal for orphan or targeted drug development.

The Laboratory Team Leader leads laboratory personnel in daily activities providing coaching and feedback to team members. This role provides laboratory support for internal business units and external client pre-commercial and commercial processes and projects.

The Role:

  • Supervise, guide and oversee learning and development needs for a team of approximately three to six scientists and other laboratory personnel at various levels.
  • Responsible for development and performance management of direct reports including training, coaching and mentoring.
  • Lead in the development of a climate of quality and safety within the teams, by identifying and monitoring quality and safety standards.
  • Ensure all work is performed and documented according to approved standard operating procedures, in general compliance with cGMPs and in a timely manner consistent with agreed upon schedules.
  • Maintain proficiency in process and data review within respective scientific field of operation in accordance with job responsibility and function, able to troubleshoot instrument, method and technique-related issues.
  • Project management and serve as Analytical representative for internal and external clients, both commercial and pre-commercial and, as required, CMOs.
  • Author and review analytical procedures, validation documents, portions of regulatory submissions for site pre-commercial and commercial projects relating to Analytical.
  • Other duties as assigned.

The Candidate:

  • Requires Associate degree in Science-related field with nine years of professional experience in pharmaceutical analytical chemistry OR; Bachelor's degree in Science-related field with eight years of professional experience in pharmaceutical analytical chemistry OR; Master's degree in Science-related field with six years of professional experience in pharmaceutical analytical chemistry OR; PhD in a science-related field with four years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical analytical chemistry.
  • Experience in a Catalent analytical laboratory in a role independently managing client interactions and projects as well as mentoring and training junior analysts may be substituted for three years of professional experience.
  • Demonstrable leadership experience at Catalent (including but not limited to participation in Catalent-sponsored leadership programs such as NGGL, GOLD, LEAD Now, GM Excellence, and GROW) may be considered in place of external experience.
  • Strongly prefer at least one year of Project Manager and Leadership experience.
  • Individual may be required to sit, stand, walk regularly and occasionally lift up to 15 pounds.

Why you should Join Catalent:

  • Day one benefits! Medical, dental, vision and 401K benefits effective on your first day.

  • 152 hours of PTO + 8 Paid Holidays.

  • Dynamic, fast-paced work environment.

  • Opportunity to work on Continuous Improvement Processes.

Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career! Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life-saving and life-enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference.

personal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work.

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Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by sending an email, and confirming your request for an accommodation and include the job number, title and location to DisabilityAccommodations@catalent.com. This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability. Information received will be processed by a U.S. Catalent employee and then routed to a local recruiter who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the application or hiring process.

Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Catalent Pharma Solutions (Catalent) is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. Resumes submitted to any Catalent employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Catalent. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.

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Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference.Catalent is committed to the health and safety of its employees, visitors and the customers and patients we serve.

Industry

Pharmaceutical product wholesalers

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Somerset, NJ, US

Year founded

2007

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