Lab Operations Manager
Core
Manage laboratory facilities, vendors, teams, and operations to ensure efficiency, safety, and regulatory compliance in a biotech environment.
Role type
Lab Operations Manager
Builds
Operational efficiency and compliance within the laboratory
Domain
Biotechnology / Life Sciences
Deliverable
infrastructure
Required skills
Lab management, vendor management, procurement, regulatory compliance, LIMS, budget planning, process optimization, safety enforcement, logistics coordination
Preferred skills
Strategic thinking, problem-solving, initiative, cross-functional collaboration
Technologies
LIMS, Laboratory Software, Enterprise Software Systems
Responsibilities
Maintain and optimize lab processes and inventory; manage lab equipment maintenance and calibration; oversee lab safety and regulatory compliance; manage external providers for lab support services; coordinate permits, licenses, and waste removal; manage domestic and international shipping of lab materials; establish lab procedures and documentation; collaborate with scientists to resolve workflow bottlenecks; troubleshoot lab emergencies; manage general office operations and logistics; contribute to budget planning and expense tracking.
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC
