General Manager
Core
Lead a single-site microbiological/chemical laboratory, ensuring accurate, compliant, and high-quality testing services for local customers in regulated industries.
Role type
Senior General Manager (Laboratory Operations)
Builds
Laboratory testing services (microbiological and chemical) for food, beverage, cosmetics, OTC, tobacco, cannabis, and hemp industries.
Domain
Life Sciences / Food Safety / Regulatory Compliance
Required skills
Laboratory operations management, ISO/IEC 17025 compliance, financial management, team leadership, audit preparation, regulatory knowledge, strategic planning, vendor management, continuous improvement.
Preferred skills
Master's degree in relevant field, experience in third-party laboratory testing or manufacturing, experience in food/beverage/cosmetics/tobacco/cannabis industries.
Technologies
Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), Quality Management Systems (QMS), ERP systems, data analysis tools.
Responsibilities
Lead laboratory operations to ensure high-quality, efficient testing with consistent turnaround times; Maintain ISO/IEC 17025 compliance through adherence to the Corporate Quality Management System; Manage laboratory financial performance in alignment with operational budgets and profitability goals; Recruit, interview, onboard, train, and develop high-quality talent; Represent the Company professionally in all customer interactions with a focus on trust, transparency, and service excellence.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management oversight