Packaging Lab Manager — Medical Device Testing & Ops

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Long term disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Canyon Labs in Utah is seeking a Packaging Laboratory Manager to lead the daily operations of our Packaging Testing laboratory. You will oversee technicians, coordinate testing, ensure quality, and drive continuous improvement.

You will author and review validation protocols, ensure scientific accuracy of reports, and collaborate with Commercial, Quality, and Client Operations to support customer success. Leadership and technical excellence are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Five+ years in packaging testing, package engineering, medical device packaging, or lab operations.
• Three+ years of leadership experience.
• Experience managing lab workflow, scheduling, and competing priorities.
• Strong understanding of 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 efficiency and meet turnaround times.
• Balance changing priorities while maintaining quality and safety.
• Author, review, and approve packaging validation protocols.
• Review technical reports for scientific accuracy and compliance.
• Lead packaging testing activities supporting ISO 11607 validations and related tests.
• Coach and develop laboratory technicians while fostering a high-performing culture.
• Partner with Commercial, Quality, and Client Operations to support customer success.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase throughput and reduce bottlenecks.
• Maintain compliance with ASTM, ISTA, ISO, FDA, and Canyon Labs quality requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Laboratory operations

Packaging testing

Scheduling

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Packaging Eng/Mechanical Eng or related

Tools

LIMS

Job description

Canyon Labs in Utah is seeking a Packaging Laboratory Manager to lead the daily operations of our Packaging Testing laboratory. You will oversee technicians, coordinate testing, ensure quality, and drive continuous improvement.

You will author and review validation protocols, ensure scientific accuracy of reports, and collaborate with Commercial, Quality, and Client Operations to support customer success. Leadership and technical excellence are essential.