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Job Description:

Laboratory Manager - Eagan, MN (Solventum)

3M Health Care is now Solventum

At Solventum, we enable better, smarter, safer healthcare to improve lives. As a new company with a long legacy of creating breakthrough solutions for our customers’ toughest challenges, we pioneer game-changing innovations at the intersection of health, material and data science that change patients' lives for the better while enabling healthcare professionals to perform at their best. Because people, and their wellbeing, are at the heart of every scientific advancement we pursue.

We partner closely with the brightest minds in healthcare to ensure that every solution we create melds the latest technology with compassion and empathy. Because at Solventum, we never stop solving for you.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role
 

The Laboratory Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the laboratory, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards, and maintaining high-quality testing and research practices. This role involves directly and indirectly managing laboratory staff, equipment, budgets, and processes to ensure efficient, accurate, and safe laboratory operations.

Lab Capabilities and Equipment

• Develop strategic vision for internal and external lab capabilities in alignment with R&D Leaders and the Product Development Pipeline
• Develop partnerships with external lab testing facilities
• Maintain equipment/asset lists and prioritize capital purchases.
• Act as site’s primary point-of-contact with Engineering and Environmental & Health Services (EHS) for all new equipment installation, relocation, and removal of service. 
• Work with lab managers from other functions to align best practices, procedures, and processes.

Operational Management

• Oversee and manage daily laboratory operations, including scheduling, managing capacity, and workflow coordination.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and maintain laboratory certifications.
• Develop and implement laboratory policies, procedures, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Ensure and coordinate all equipment maintenance, validation, calibration, waste removal, and repair/troubleshooting of laboratory equipment.
• Manage inventory of reagents, chemicals, and supplies
• Establish and monitor quality control standards to ensure accuracy and reliability of test results.
• Conduct safety audits and risk assessments; implement corrective actions as needed.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide mentorship.

Budget & Reporting

• Develop and manage laboratory budgets, including cost control and resource allocation.
• Prepare and deliver reports on laboratory performance, productivity, and compliance to senior management.

Research & Development Support

• Coordinate with research teams to support experimental design and execution.
• Stay current with advancements in laboratory technology and implement improvements where applicable.

Staff Leadership

• Indirect management of laboratory personnel.  May have direct laboratory personnel management responsibilities.
• Foster a culture of safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Works to create a culture emphasizing safety and exemplifying Solventum Core Values and culture

Your Skills and Expertise 
To set you up for success in this role from day one, Solventum requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific discipline (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Medical technology) from an accredited institution

OR

• High School Diploma/GED from an accredited institution and a minimum of fourteen (14) years combined industry experience in a laboratory setting or scientific discipline in a regulated private, public, government or military environment

In addition to the above requirements, the following are also required:

• ​Minimum of seven (7) years combined industry experience in a laboratory setting or scientific discipline in a regulated private, public, government or military environment

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• Ability to independently manage aspects of larger projects from inception to completion

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel software

• Good working knowledge of processes and equipment common to medical device manufacturing; examples include additive manufacturing, machining, extrusion, injection molding, coating, adhesive and thermal bonding, etc.

• Experience with and working knowledge of ISO9000, FDA and GMP requirements. 

• Strong knowledge of equipment calibration, maintenance, and utilization practices.

• Familiarity with prototyping technologies (e.g., machining, 3D printing, injection molding).

• Understanding of ISO9000, FDA, and GMP standards.

• Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills.

• ASCP, CLS, or equivalent professional certification.

• Familiarity with ISO standards and LIMS systems.

Work location:

• Onsite (Eagan, MN)

Travel: May include up to 15% domestic/international travel

Relocation Assistance: May be authorized

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Supporting Your Well-being 

Solventum offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, Solventum regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope. 

Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $143,200 - $196,900, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.). Additional information is available at: https://www.solventum.com/en-us/home/our-company/careers/#Total-Rewards

   

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