Lab Operations Manager

Verily; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

Verily Health in South San Francisco, CA, is seeking a Laboratory Operations Manager for Sightline wastewater lab testing to oversee the full lifecycle of samples from collection to reporting.

You will partner with lab science, operations, and vendors to ensure on-time delivery, quality control, and contract execution, while tracking metrics and driving process improvements.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in biological sciences or equivalent practical experience.
• 2-3 years managing cross-functional programs.
• Proven ability to manage external vendors and SOWs.
• Experience coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Know the business: Build relationships and integrate with the lab science team to understand teams, programs, contracts, and workflows for lab testing and operations across all programs.
• Solve complex problems: Identify problems and use domain expertise and cross-functional communication to find solutions and process improvements.
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Coordinate internal (lab, operations, software) and external (vendors, partners, suppliers) to ensure delivery on contracts.
• Act as internal point of contact and coordinate vendor activities in support of day to day operations and larger strategic goals of assigned contracts.
• Execute and deliver: Track and report on key metrics for contract deliverables. Build robust processes. Be hands-on in driving execution and always be ready to help the team.

Skills

Cross-functional management

Vendor management

Stakeholder communication

Project management

Data driven

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological sciences

Job description

Who We Are

Verily Health is a data platform and technology company purpose-built to power AI-enabled precision health solutions that accelerate research and improve care for individuals and communities. Uniquely positioned at the intersection of technology, data science, and healthcare, Verily transforms multimodal health data into insights, models, and actions that make healthcare more personalized, predictive, and precise.

Description

Verily is a leader in the laboratory science behind wastewater-based epidemiology. Our approach monitors the spread of pathogens to help communities prepare for and prevent the spread of infectious diseases. As a Laboratory Operations Manager for Sightline wastewater lab testing operations, you will work onsite with the laboratory team to manage operations throughout the lifetime of a sample from collection through delivery, testing, and reporting to ensure deliverables for all testing programs are met.

Responsibilities

• Know the business: Build relationships and integrate with the lab science team to understand teams, programs, contracts, and workflows for lab testing and operations across all programs
• Solve complex problems: Identify problems and use domain expertise and cross-functional communication to find solutions and process improvements
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Coordinate internal (lab, operations, software) and external (vendors, partners, suppliers) to ensure delivery on contracts.
• Act as internal point of contact and coordinate vendor activities in support of day to day operations and larger strategic goals of assigned contracts.
• Execute and deliver: Track and report on key metrics for contract deliverables. Build robust processes. Be hands-on in driving execution and always be ready to help the team.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in biological sciences, or equivalent practical experience
• 2-3 years of relevant industry experience managing cross-functional programs and working with internal and external stakeholders
• Proven ability to manage external vendors and SOWs; tracking expenses and key performance indicators.
• Experience managing cross-functional projects, regularly communicating updates to internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and project management skills, with a track record of handling multiple programs and streams of work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with laboratory operations, molecular science, and/or epidemiology.
• Experience implementing quality control measures to ensure deliverables meet or exceed expectations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate and collaborate efficiently with individuals at various levels, both internal and external.
• Data driven, highly organized, and detailed oriented.

Qualified applicants must not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $94,000 -$142,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.

Verily Health Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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Build What's Vital

At Verily, you are a part of something bigger. We are a diverse team of builders innovating at the intersection of health and technology - united by a shared spirit of curiosity, resilience and determination to make better health possible for all. This builder mindset means your fingerprints will be on the work that shapes the future of health.

Fulfilling our precision health purpose starts with the health of our Veeps, which is why we offer flexibility, resources, and competitive benefits to support you in your whole-person well being. Our culture reflects the behaviors that stem from living our values every day in how we Innovate Healthcare and Technology, Gain Velocity as One Verily, and Respect Individuals. As One Verily, we uphold our collective accountability to sustain this culture and to create an environment where all Veeps feel included, feel a sense of belonging, and have opportunities to grow.

If this sounds exciting to you, we would love to hear from you.

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