Laboratory Business Manager
Core
Manage laboratory operations, P&L, and team leadership to ensure profitability, regulatory compliance, and high-quality analytical testing services.
Role type
Senior Laboratory Business Manager (P&L Owner)
Builds
Analytical testing services for clients across food, water, medicine, and environmental industries
Domain
Life Sciences / Environmental Testing / Laboratory Operations
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
P&L management, budgeting, team supervision, regulatory compliance (EPA/DOT/OSHA), client relationship management, strategic planning, financial analysis, operational efficiency, quality control, safety management
Preferred skills
Marketing strategy development, capital investment decision-making, cross-functional coordination, performance review management, document control (SOPs)
Technologies
Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), Quality Management Systems (QMS), financial planning tools
Responsibilities
Maintain operating margins and meet annual budgets; supervise laboratory personnel and ensure quality/efficiency standards; manage client relationships and business expansion; oversee health, safety, and environmental programs; analyze operational indicators (costs, turnaround time, productivity); coordinate with other locations to avoid testing duplication; approve major expenses and control costs; represent the lab in technical meetings; ensure adherence to Quality System documents and regulations.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with P&L accountability
