GLP Laboratory Manager – Lead, Train & Optimize Ops (Remote-Eligible)

Altasciences; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Sick Leave

Bereavement Leave

Telehealth

Job summary

Altasciences is seeking a Laboratory Manager to oversee laboratory areas, ensure SOPs and GLP compliance, and train staff in technical procedures. You will evaluate resources, work with the laboratory sciences director on plans, and drive improvements in workflows and scheduling to meet study deadlines and deliver quality results.

Applicants should have a scientific degree with 6+ years of lab management in regulated facilities, experience with ELISA/flow cytometry/qPCR, strong computer skills,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline with 6+ years lab management experience.
• Master’s degree in a scientific discipline with 4+ years lab management experience may substitute.
• Lab Management in an FDA or EPA regulated facility required.
• GLP method validation and performance of in‑vitro assays and lab methods for preclinical studies.
• Experience with multiple assay methodologies such as ELISAs, multiplex bead, flow cytometry, and qPCR.
• Extensive experience with laboratory instrument calibration, performance tracking, and troubleshooting.
• Advanced computer skills with Microsoft Office suite proficiency.
• English proficiency to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, software manuals, study documents, and procedure manuals, write routine reports and correspondence, and speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
• Advanced maths skills used to interpret and present scientific and business data to staff and upper management.
• Stay up to date on GLP regulations and knowledge of ongoing formulation and analytical regulations, laws’ rules and noticed on guidelines concerning preclinical drug development and business communication.
• Scientific writing or electronic publishing experience preferred.
• Basic computer software skills including Microsoft Office suite, and database programs.
• Team leadership and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of tasks simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Promote and monitor adherence to standard operating procedures and GLP regulations
• Prepare and/or oversee writing and revision of standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Coordinate validation or repair of equipment as needed
• Ensure laboratory materials and equipment, and use thereof, are compliant with safety policies, SOPs and GLP guidelines
• Instruct and mentor others in proper laboratory techniques
• Evaluate workflow and lab processes for improvements in operational efficiencies (i.e. automation, scheduling, etc.)

Skills

Lab management

GLP regulations

Assay methodologies

ELISA

Flow cytometry

qPCR

Instrument calibration

Microsoft Office

Scientific writing

Team leadership

Data interpretation

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field

Master’s degree in a scientific field

Tools

Job description

Altasciences is seeking a Laboratory Manager to oversee laboratory areas, ensure SOPs and GLP compliance, and train staff in technical procedures. You will evaluate resources, work with the laboratory sciences director on plans, and drive improvements in workflows and scheduling to meet study deadlines and deliver quality results.

Applicants should have a scientific degree with 6+ years of lab management in regulated facilities, experience with ELISA/flow cytometry/qPCR, strong computer skills,