Lab Operations Manager
Core
Lead and supervise laboratory personnel to ensure coverage, performance targets, and quality compliance in microbiology testing operations.
Role type
Senior IC Lab Operations Manager
Builds
Microbiology laboratory operations and analytical testing services
Domain
Life sciences / Food safety / Environmental testing
Deliverable
Production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery
Required skills
Laboratory personnel leadership, hiring and onboarding, performance management, ISO compliance, root cause analysis, equipment maintenance, data review, PCR/ELISA testing, technical writing
Preferred skills
Experience with foodborne pathogens (Salmonella, Listeria, E. coli), statistical tools, troubleshooting instruments
Technologies
PCR, ELISA, laboratory information systems
Responsibilities
Schedule and supervise lab staff, conduct interviews and hiring, deliver training on SOPs and ISO requirements, review test data for accuracy, investigate non-conformances, maintain equipment calibration and logs, enforce quality system documentation
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC