Packaging Lab Manager: Lead Testing & Throughput

BioUtah; Bluffdale (UT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Sick Time

Paid Holidays

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match up to 4%

Job summary

Canyon Labs, a fast-growing medical device testing lab, seeks a Packaging Laboratory Manager to lead the daily operations of the Packaging Testing lab. You will supervise technicians, oversee validation testing, and optimize scheduling and capacity to deliver timely, compliant results.

The role requires engineering expertise, strong leadership, and hands-on operations management. You will drive continuous improvement, ensure ISO/ISTM/FDA compliance, and partner with Commercial, Quality, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Five or more years of experience in packaging testing, package engineering, medical device packaging, or laboratory operations.
• Three or more years of leadership experience.
• Experience managing laboratory workflow, scheduling, and competing priorities.
• Strong understanding of medical device packaging validation principles.
• Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operation of a busy packaging testing laboratory.
• Schedule technicians, equipment, and testing activities to maximize laboratory efficiency and meet customer turnaround times.
• Balance changing priorities while maintaining quality and safety.
• Author, review, and approve packaging validation protocols.
• Review technical reports and ensure testing is scientifically accurate and compliant.
• Lead package testing activities supporting ISO 11607 packaging validations, including transportation simulation, accelerated and real-time aging, and package integrity testing.
• Coach and develop laboratory technicians while fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture.
• Partner with Commercial, Quality, and Client Operations to support customer success.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that increase throughput, eliminate bottlenecks, and improve laboratory performance.
• Maintain compliance with ASTM, ISTA, ISO, FDA, and Canyon Labs quality requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Scheduling

Communication

Organization

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Packaging/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

LIMS

Job description

Canyon Labs, a fast-growing medical device testing lab, seeks a Packaging Laboratory Manager to lead the daily operations of the Packaging Testing lab. You will supervise technicians, oversee validation testing, and optimize scheduling and capacity to deliver timely, compliant results.

The role requires engineering expertise, strong leadership, and hands-on operations management. You will drive continuous improvement, ensure ISO/ISTM/FDA compliance, and partner with Commercial, Quality, and