Laboratory Manager

Commonwealth Sciences, Inc.; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Sciences, Inc. is seeking a capable Laboratory Operations Manager to oversee daily lab activities, ensuring compliance and efficient research workflows. You will drive SOP development, manage inventories and maintain vendor relationships while guiding operational programs.

The role emphasizes cost-control, facilities management, and process improvements to enhance productivity in a regulated research environment. Massachusetts-based, on-site positions preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, biomedical sciences or related field.
• 3–5+ years in a research laboratory or related scientific environment.
• 2+ years managing laboratory operations, technical personnel, programs, or projects.
• Experience developing and maintaining SOPs and operational workflows.
• Experience with inventory, equipment, supplies, sample management, and vendor relationships.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day laboratory operations to ensure efficient, compliant and well-organized research activities.
• Develop, implement and improve laboratory procedures, SOPs, workflows and operational processes.
• Manage laboratory supplies, reagents, consumables, and equipment including purchasing, inventory control, maintenance and service agreements.
• Monitor laboratory expenditures and support budget planning and cost-control initiatives.
• Ensure facilities, equipment and workspaces comply with company, safety and regulatory requirements.
• Establish and maintain systems for organization, documentation, sample tracking and materials management.
• Identify opportunities to improve laboratory efficiency, automation, utilization and operational performance.

Skills

Laboratory operations management

SOP development

Vendor relations

Budget planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biology/Biochemistry/Biotechnology/Biomedical Sciences or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

• Oversee day-to-day laboratory operations to ensure efficient, compliant, and well-organized research activities.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve laboratory procedures, SOPs, workflows, and operational processes.
• Manage laboratory supplies, reagents, consumables, and equipment, including purchasing, inventory control, maintenance, and service agreements.
• Monitor laboratory expenditures and support budget planning and cost-control initiatives.
• Ensure laboratory facilities, equipment, and workspaces are maintained in accordance with company, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Establish and maintain systems for laboratory organization, documentation, sample tracking, and materials management.
• Identify opportunities to improve laboratory efficiency, automation, utilization, and overall operational performance.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biomedical Sciences, or a related scientific discipline; Master’s degree preferred.
• 3–5+ years of experience in a research laboratory, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, academic, clinical research, or related scientific environment.
• 2+ years of experience managing laboratory operations, technical personnel, research programs, or laboratory projects preferred.
• Demonstrated experience developing, implementing, and maintaining laboratory SOPs and operational workflows.
• Experience with laboratory inventory, equipment, supplies, sample management, and vendor relationships.