Senior Lab Operations Leader – High-Throughput & Compliance

ALS Limited; Middletown Township (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ALS is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead our environmental laboratory operations in Middletown, PA. You will oversee technical activities, regulatory compliance, and a 50+ staff, ensuring high-throughput and accurate analytical services for our clients.

The role requires strong leadership, deep technical expertise, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement in a fast-paced lab environment. Join ALS to advance quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related science (required).
• Minimum 5 years of laboratory management experience.
• Environmental laboratory experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily laboratory operations to ensure efficiency, quality and timely project completion.
• Provide technical guidance on instrument troubleshooting, method development, and data interpretation.
• Ensure calibration and performance of laboratory instrumentation.
• Lead a high-volume production lab to meet turnaround time and on-time delivery goals.
• Drive KPIs and continuous improvement to enhance throughput and client satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related science

Tools

LIMS systems

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

Job description

ALS is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead our environmental laboratory operations in Middletown, PA. You will oversee technical activities, regulatory compliance, and a 50+ staff, ensuring high-throughput and accurate analytical services for our clients.

The role requires strong leadership, deep technical expertise, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement in a fast-paced lab environment. Join ALS to advance quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.