Laboratory Manager

Altasciences; Harleysville (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans

401(k)/RRSP with Employer Match

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Paid Sick and Bereavement Leave

Employee Assistance & Telehealth

Telework when applicable

Job summary

Altasciences is seeking a Laboratory Manager to oversee laboratory operations, ensure GLP-compliant practices, and train staff in technical procedures. The role focuses on optimizing resource utilization, meeting study deadlines, and supporting policies set by the laboratory sciences director.

The candidate will lead SOP development, validate equipment, and mentor a team while driving improvements in labs, scheduling, and automation to enhance efficiency and data quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline with 6+ years lab management experience.
• Master's degree 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

SOPs & GLP compliance

Team leadership

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Advanced computer skills

Microsoft Office

Data interpretation

Writing & communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline

Master's degree in a scientific discipline may substitute

Tools

ELISAs

Multiplex bead

Flow cytometry

qPCR

Job description

About the Role

The Laboratory Manager is responsible for managing laboratory areas within laboratory sciences. Reviews data for accuracy and compliance with SOPs and GLP specifications. Trains other laboratory staff in technical procedures. Evaluates and optimizes utilization of laboratory resources to attain operational goals, meet study deadlines, and deliver quality results. Works with laboratory sciences director in formulating current and long-range plans, objectives, and policies.

What You’ll do Here

• 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.)

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• 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.

What We Offer

Altasciences offers a wide variety of benefits to help our employees live healthy and fulfilling lives both at and outside of work.

Altasciences' Benefits Package Includes

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
• 401(k)/RRSP with Employer Match
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Paid Sick and Bereavement Leave
• Employee Assistance & Telehealth Programs
• Telework when applicable

Altasciences' Incentive Programs Include:

• Training & Development Programs
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Annual Performance Review