Lab Manager
Core
Lead day-to-day operations of a microbiological and/or chemical laboratory, ensuring accurate, compliant, and high-quality testing services for customers in regulated industries.
Role type
Senior IC Lab Manager (Operations & Quality)
Builds
Laboratory testing services (microbiological and chemical analysis)
Domain
Food & Beverage, Cosmetics, OTC, Tobacco/Nicotine, Cannabis, Hemp
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Laboratory operations management, ISO/IEC 17025 compliance, team leadership (supervisors), financial performance management, audit preparation, regulatory adherence, staff recruitment and development, vendor management, operational KPI monitoring, safety standards enforcement
Preferred skills
Master's degree in relevant field, experience in third-party laboratory testing or manufacturing, experience in food/beverage/cosmetics/tobacco/cannabis industries, multi-level organizational management
Technologies
Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), Quality Management Systems (QMS), calibration tools, PPE equipment
Responsibilities
Foster a high-performing laboratory environment aligned with company standards; Lead laboratory operations to ensure high-quality, efficient testing; Maintain ISO/IEC 17025 compliance through adherence to the Corporate Quality Management System; Represent the Company professionally in all customer interactions; Anticipate staffing needs and align scheduling strategies with testing volumes; Manage laboratory financial performance in alignment with operational budgets; Directly lead a team of approximately three to eight supervisors
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with frontline leadership
