Lab Operations Manager
Core
Lead and manage daily operations of a microbiology laboratory, ensuring quality compliance, team performance, and accurate analytical testing.
Role type
Senior IC Laboratory Operations Manager
Builds
Microbiology test results and compliance reports for food, environmental, pharmaceutical, and cosmetics clients
Domain
Life Sciences / Microbiology / Food Safety
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery
Required skills
Laboratory personnel leadership, ISO compliance management, root cause analysis, statistical data evaluation, equipment calibration and maintenance, PCR/ELISA testing, SOP development and enforcement
Preferred skills
Experience with foodborne pathogens (Salmonella, Listeria, E. coli), technical writing, data analysis tools
Technologies
PCR, ELISA, laboratory information systems, statistical analysis tools
Responsibilities
Schedule and supervise lab staff, conduct hiring and performance reviews, investigate non-conformances and implement corrective actions, maintain equipment logs and calibration records, review test data for accuracy, enforce quality system documentation
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC