Onsite Lab Operations Lead – Calibration & Tech

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 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.