GMP Lab Operations Lead: Build & Optimize Systems

Stanley Cowton International; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanley Cowton International is seeking a hands-on Laboratory Operations Manager to bring structure to a GMP‑compliant life sciences lab in Pennsylvania. You will lead a small technical team, own day-to-day lab operations, and ensure readiness for inspections.

You will implement robust processes, SOPs, and training, while collaborating with QA, scientific, and operations colleagues to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Degree in life science or chemistry field required.
• Significant GMP pharmaceutical/biotech lab ops experience with people management.
• Experience with stability programmes and GMP inventory control.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of laboratory technicians.
• Own lab operations including sample management, inventory, equipment upkeep.
• Manage stability studies in line with GMP and ICH requirements.
• Keep the lab audit-ready for regulatory inspections.
• Collaborate with QA and cross-site teams to improve processes.
• Develop and improve SOPs, training, and maintenance programmes.
• Work with vendors to keep instruments running and resolve issues.

Skills

People management

GMP compliance

Lab operations

Regulatory inspections

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Life Science or Chemistry

Tools

Lab data software

Chromatography systems

Job description

Stanley Cowton International is seeking a hands-on Laboratory Operations Manager to bring structure to a GMP‑compliant life sciences lab in Pennsylvania. You will lead a small technical team, own day-to-day lab operations, and ensure readiness for inspections.

You will implement robust processes, SOPs, and training, while collaborating with QA, scientific, and operations colleagues to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.