Application Laboratory Manager
Core
Lead daily operations of the Innovation Creation & Design (IC&D) Operations Laboratory, ensuring high-quality sample and evaluation preparation for fragrance creations.
Role type
Senior IC laboratory operations manager
Builds
Fragrance samples and evaluations for consumer products
Domain
Consumer goods / Fragrance / Laboratory operations
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Laboratory operations management, team leadership and coaching, resource planning, capacity management, KPI monitoring, regulatory compliance, SOP development, project management, equipment maintenance oversight, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Fragrance laboratory management, lean/continuous improvement program implementation, creative problem-solving
Technologies
Laboratory information management systems (LIMS), safety compliance software, performance tracking tools
Responsibilities
Lead daily lab operations and ensure timely sample delivery; Drive performance through resource planning and capacity management; Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations; Lead, coach, and develop laboratory team members; Establish and maintain standardized operating procedures; Partner with internal stakeholders including perfumers and sales teams; Manage lab improvement projects; Oversee equipment maintenance and readiness; Collaborate with global peers on best practices
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities