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Sr. Lab Operations Manager - Sterilization

Nelson Labs SLC💼 Full-time🗓 2026-05-21 → 2026-09-25

Core

Lead daily operations and strategic growth for the Sterilization department, overseeing validation activities for medical device and pharmaceutical products.

Role type

Senior Lab Operations Manager (Sterilization)

Builds

Sterilization validation services (Ethylene Oxide and steam) for medical device and pharmaceutical clients

Domain

Healthcare / Medical Device / Pharmaceutical / Sterilization

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Laboratory operations leadership, Manufacturing or validation-focused operations, Leadership in regulated industries, Microbiology knowledge, Hands-on laboratory experience, Equipment validation, Facility validation

Preferred skills

Sterilization facilities experience, Medical device manufacturing, Validation-focused operations, Manufacturing leadership, Ethylene Oxide (EO) sterilization, Steam sterilization, Sterility assurance programs

Technologies

Ethylene Oxide (EO), Steam sterilization

Responsibilities

Lead daily operations for the Sterilization department, Oversee sterilization validation activities including EO and steam sterilization programs, Drive operational efficiency and turnaround time improvements, Lead and mentor direct reports and laboratory personnel, Ensure compliance with GMP, GLP, ISO, and company quality standards, Support departmental growth initiatives and expansion opportunities

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership

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