Biosciences Operations Leader

LBL; Berkeley (CA); Hybrid; USD 133,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition assistance program

Winter shutdown

Parental leave

Pet insurance

Job summary

Berkeley Lab is seeking a Business Manager to lead the Biosciences Operations Center, coordinating administrative functions, space planning, and budgets while supervising a team and partnering with finance, facilities, HR, and campus partners. The role emphasizes process improvements, stakeholder management, and strategic liaison with internal and UC Berkeley divisions.

The position begins November 1, 2026.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field; 8+ years in progressively responsible business/financial management; 4+ years in a supervisory role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day administrative and business operations including procurement, travel, calendars, and events.
• Establish and maintain Ops Center policies, ensuring DOE and Berkeley Lab requirements are met.
• Serve as primary contact for operational, space, resource, and business issues.
• Lead process improvements to enhance efficiency and customer service.
• Partner with Facilities and Finance to manage space, budgets, funding, and resource allocation.
• Analyze financial issues and advise Division Directors on budgets.
• Supervise four staff and provide direction to seven staff in travel, safety, property, procurement, timekeeping, onboarding, and executive support.
• Recruit, hire, develop, and manage administrative staff; ensure lab policy compliance.
• Foster an inclusive, customer-focused environment and coordinate workforce planning with HR and leadership.
• Coordinate performance management for the Biosciences Area Office and maintain relationships with campus partners.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Project management

Communication

Operations management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

Smartsheet

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Job description

Berkeley Lab is seeking a Business Manager to lead the Biosciences Operations Center, coordinating administrative functions, space planning, and budgets while supervising a team and partnering with finance, facilities, HR, and campus partners. The role emphasizes process improvements, stakeholder management, and strategic liaison with internal and UC Berkeley divisions.

The position begins November 1, 2026.