Laboratory Operations Manager

Lab Manager

Status : Contract to hire | Part time 20 hours a week, will transition to full time

Comp : $40- $46 / hr DOE

Position Summary :

Our Research & Development team is looking for a Laboratory Manager to oversee and enhance the daily laboratory functions. This role is pivotal in maintaining an efficient, well-organized, and safe laboratory environment. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, highly communicative, and proactive in optimizing lab workflows to support cutting-edge diagnostic advancements.

Core Responsibilities

The following key responsibilities define this role. Additional duties may be assigned based on evolving needs :

• Oversee daily laboratory operations to ensure seamless functionality, safety, and organization.
• Serve as a technical resource within the lab, demonstrating expertise in relevant methodologies and equipment.
• Provide training and oversight for laboratory personnel on procedures, instrumentation, and workflows.
• Assist in coordinating daily lab tasks and scheduling experiments to support both research and development efforts, including :
• Monitoring laboratory performance metrics and providing recommendations.
• Managing the allocation of experimental materials.
• Facilitating logistical planning for experiments across team members.
• Organizing new equipment installation and qualification processes.
• Performing troubleshooting and routine maintenance on lab instruments.
• Developing and updating standard operating procedures (SOPs) as necessary.
• Maintain laboratory inventory by ordering supplies, tracking usage, and ensuring stock levels remain sufficient.
• Contribute to safety and cross-functional team meetings, proactively identifying and resolving challenges.
• Ensure laboratory instruments and processes comply with quality control measures and regulatory guidelines.
• Support general laboratory operations, such as buffer preparation, labeling, organization, and cleanliness.
• Conduct hands-on bench work as required to maintain proficiency and contribute to experimental goals.
• Provide mentorship and potential supervision of junior team members as the team expands.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure research objectives are met efficiently.
• Adhere to company policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Foster an inclusive, transparent, and collaborative work environment.
• Uphold professional integrity, accountability, and adaptability in a dynamic research setting.

Qualifications & Skills The ideal candidate will possess the following :

Key Attributes

Salary : $40 - $46