LIS Manager

JLL; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company matching

Medical, Dental & Vision care

Paid parental leave at 100% of salary

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Daily Pay early access to earned wages

Job summary

JLL in San Diego is seeking a LIS Manager to lead onsite laboratory support in an R&D setting. This working manager role supervises technicians, ensures calibration, GDP documentation, and safety compliance while coordinating with procurement and engineering.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in lab operations or calibration/metrology, plus supervisory experience, and a strong ability to mentor staff and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in laboratory or calibration/metrology
• Advanced understanding of laboratory instrumentation and operations
• Knowledge of CMMS work order administration
• Proven ability to supervise, mentor, and develop technical staff
• Strong diagnostic abilities and creativity in resolving equipment and process issues
• Excellent verbal and written communication with team members, management, and external stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, assignments, and maintain detailed records
• Experience building productive relationships across cross-functional teams
• Flexibility to respond to changing priorities, technologies, and high-pressure situations

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily laboratory maintenance and calibration services, ensuring accurate and timely execution of activities.
• Assign, prioritize, and monitor technician workloads; mentor and coach staff, delivering ongoing performance feedback.
• Lead by example, promoting professionalism, quality, and adherence to standard operating procedures.
• Maintain calibration equipment and ensure resources are available and properly calibrated.
• Provide technical guidance to staff and stakeholders regarding calibration methods, uncertainties, and results.
• Maintain documentation in accordance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Participate in internal audits and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Resolve inquiries in partnership with customer service to ensure satisfaction.
• Coordinate with procurement to maintain spare parts.
• Collaborate with engineering to maintain accurate procedures and datasheets.
• Oversee acquisition, installation, maintenance, scheduling, and repair of laboratory instruments.
• Maintain on call rotation and act as back up.
• Support 24/7 emergency response.
• Be able to carry up to 50lbs.

Skills

Lab calibration

Supervisory leadership

CMMS knowledge

Staff mentorship

Diagnostics expertise

Communication skills

Multitask management

Cross-functional collaboration

Flexibility under pressure

Education

Bachelor health sciences / related field

PMEL / TMDE background

Job description

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way

Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented peopleand empowering them tothrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you've got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you're looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

LIS Manager - JLL

What this job involves:

The LIS Manager serves as the onsite leader responsible for all laboratory support operations within an R&D environment. This is a working manager role. This role provides strong leadership for a team of technicians, ensuring the management, maintenance, and optimization of laboratory scientific equipment and systems. The LIS Manager acts as the primary point of contact for escalations and requests, prioritizes researcher needs, and ensures all operations meet safety, quality, and timeline requirements.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Supervise and coordinate daily laboratory maintenance and calibration services, ensuring accurate and timely execution of activities.
• Assign, prioritize, and monitor technician workloads; mentor and coach staff, delivering ongoing performance feedback.
• Lead by example, promoting professionalism, quality, and adherence to standard operating procedures.
• Maintain calibration equipment and ensure resources are available and properly calibrated.
• Provide technical guidance to staff and stakeholders regarding calibration methods, uncertainties, and results.
• Maintain documentation in accordance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Participate in internal audits and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Resolve inquiries in partnership with customer service to ensure satisfaction.
• Coordinate with procurement to maintain spare parts.
• Collaborate with engineering to maintain accurate procedures and datasheets.
• Oversee acquisition, installation, maintenance, scheduling, and repair of laboratory instruments.
• Maintain on call rotation and act as back up.
• Support 24/7 emergency response.
• Be able to carry up to 50lbs.

Required Qualifications:

• 6+ years of laboratory or calibration/metrology experience, with at least two years in a supervisory, lead, or senior technician role.
• Advanced understanding of laboratory instrumentation and operations.
• Knowledge of CMMS work order administration
• Proven ability to supervise, mentor, and develop technical staff.
• Strong diagnostic abilities and creativity in resolving equipment and process issues.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with team members, management, and external stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, assignments, and maintain detailed records.
• Experience building productive relationships across cross-functional teams.
• Flexibility to respond to changing priorities, technologies, and high-pressure situations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in health sciences, physical sciences, electronics, engineering, metrology, or related experience in a science technical field.
• Military training in PMEL, TMDE, or equivalent field experience may substitute for degree requirements.

Location

San Diego, CA (on-site)

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Estimated compensation for this position:

88,200.00 - 128,000.00 USD per year

This range is an estimate and actual compensation may differ. Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits may include:

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

Jones Lang LaSalle ("JLL") is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process - including the online application and/or overall selection process - you may email us at [e-mail]. This email is only to request an accommodation. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our Contact Us page > I want to work for JLL.

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Pursuant to Columbia, SC ordinance, this position is subject to a background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. Only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.

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