Analytical Laboratory Supervisor

Analytical Laboratory Supervisor

Department: Lab

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Summerville, SC

At Thorne, we work to deliver high-quality, science-backed solutions to empower individuals to take a proactive approach to their well-being. Each day begins with a mission to help others discover and achieve their best health. We count on our team members to challenge and push the boundaries to make that happen. At Thorne, you’ll be joining a team of more than 750 passionate individuals committed to our cause of providing superior health solutions at every age and life stage.

The Analytical Laboratory Supervisor oversees the day-to-day operations of Thorne's Analytical Laboratory, ensuring testing activities are performed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable quality and regulatory standards. This role leads laboratory personnel, manages daily workflows, and supports the timely delivery of accurate analytical results that are critical to product quality, manufacturing operations, and regulatory compliance.

Working closely with Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Regulatory Affairs, and other cross-functional teams, the Analytical Laboratory Supervisor ensures laboratory operations adhere to Laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), ISO 17025 requirements, and Thorne's Hazardous Material Safety Program. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on laboratory leader with strong technical expertise, sound leadership skills, and a commitment to data integrity, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

This is a Weekend Night shift position.

• Supervise the daily operations of the Analytical Laboratory, ensuring testing activities are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with established priorities and quality standards.
• Lead, coach, and develop laboratory personnel by providing ongoing training in analytical methods, laboratory procedures, GLP, cGMP, safety requirements, and applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Oversee laboratory workflows, including routine testing, stability studies, retained samples, documentation, and workload management to support manufacturing and business objectives.
• Review analytical data, laboratory documentation, specifications, validation protocols, stability protocols, investigation reports, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance.
• Lead investigations of Out-of-Specification (OOS) and atypical laboratory results, partnering with cross-functional teams to perform root cause analysis, implement corrective actions, and prevent recurrence.
• Partner with the QC Data team to resolve testing issues, ensure laboratory data integrity, and maintain compliant laboratory documentation.
• Oversee routine maintenance, calibration, and qualification activities for laboratory instrumentation and supporting software.
• Maintain the Analytical Laboratory in an inspection‑ready state by ensuring compliance with GLP, cGMP, ISO 17025, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Support the Quality Control Laboratory Manager in maintaining the laboratory Quality Management System (QMS), participating in management reviews, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure laboratory personnel understand their responsibilities while fostering a culture of quality, safety, accountability, and operational excellence.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels of laboratory standards, reagents, consumables, and supplies to support uninterrupted laboratory operations.
• Ensure laboratory activities are performed with a high level of accuracy, attention to detail, and compliance with laboratory procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve laboratory processes, analytical methods, and operational efficiency through innovation and continuous improvement.
• Conduct formal and informal performance discussions, provide ongoing coaching, and support employee growth and development.
• Collaborate effectively with Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Regulatory Affairs, Product…