Senior Lab Operations Manager - Analytical Chemistry

Nelson Labs; Taylorsville (UT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Nelson Labs in Salt Lake City is seeking a Sr. Manager Lab Operations to lead the Analytical Chemistry department. You will drive KPI tracking, quality initiatives, and cross-functional collaboration to grow service offerings and ensure timely, accurate testing.

Responsibilities include overseeing budgeting, P&L, staffing, training, and succession planning while ensuring regulatory compliance and a strong safety culture across the lab and broader organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree and 2+ years supervisory experience.
• 5+ years progressive operations with 3+ years leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead department KPI tracking and improvement.
• Collaborate with Sales and Consulting to grow services.
• Execute business unit strategy with One Company values.
• Manage P&L, budget, and financial metrics.
• Oversee staffing, training program, and succession planning.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Project management

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Financial acumen

Education

Bachelor degree

Tools

Excel

Outlook

MS Office

Job description

Nelson Labs in Salt Lake City is seeking a Sr. Manager Lab Operations to lead the Analytical Chemistry department. You will drive KPI tracking, quality initiatives, and cross-functional collaboration to grow service offerings and ensure timely, accurate testing.

Responsibilities include overseeing budgeting, P&L, staffing, training, and succession planning while ensuring regulatory compliance and a strong safety culture across the lab and broader organization.