Lab Director

JCW Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

JCW Group is seeking a Lab Manager or Director to oversee day-to-day operations of a microbiological testing lab. This role emphasizes quality, client satisfaction, people development, and financial performance for the site.

You will drive timely microbiology testing, own the lab budget, build and coach a team of supervisors, and serve as the primary point of contact for clients and results. A strong communicator with regulatory insight will thrive in this leadership position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in scientific field; master's preferred.
• 5+ years leading frontline supervisors with hourly workforce.
• Background in lab testing or regulated manufacturing preferred.
• Strong communication, ability to interpret technical/regulatory material and present to leadership.

Responsibilities

• Drive consistent, high-quality turnaround across micro testing operations.
• Own the site's financial performance, managing budget, labor, and vendor spend.
• Build and coach a team of supervisors, owning hiring, training, and performance.
• Serve as the main point of contact for client-facing communication and results.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Regulatory interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in scientific field

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

A third-party laboratory services company is seeking a Lab Manager or Director to oversee day-to-day operations of a microbiological testing lab. This role is responsible for quality, customers, people, and financial performance for the site, with a general manager mindset; full ownership of P&L, team development, resource optimization, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Drive consistent, high-quality turnaround across micro testing operations
• Own the site's financial performance, managing budget, labor, and vendor spend
• Build and coach a team of supervisors, owning hiring, training, and performance
• Serve as the main point of contact for client-facing communication and results

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in scientific field (master's is a plus)
• 5+ years leading frontline supervisors overseeing an hourly workforce
• Background in lab testing or regulated manufacturing preferred
• Strong communication skills, comfortable interpreting technical/regulatory material and presenting to leadership