Critical Skills:  

• ​​Proven ability to lead leaders and layered teams (managers overseeing technicians). 

• ​Strong performance management skills, including setting expectations, holding teams accountable, and coaching for improvement. 

• ​Ability to build high-performing teams and maintain strong employee engagement and morale. 

• ​Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to partner effectively with scientists, site leadership, and cross-functional teams. 

• ​Demonstrated experience driving operational improvements and service enhancements. 

• ​Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

• ​Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and make decisions in a dynamic environment.​ 

Basic Qualifications:  

• ​​Bachelor’s degree in applied science, biology, chemistry, mathematics, engineering, information technology, electronics or related discipline including military experience. Business or management degree also meets criteria plus minimum of 2 years of experience in laboratory operations, lab services, scientific support services or related operational environments and 1+ years of leadership experience, including managing supervisors or managers. ​OR 

• ​​Minimum 5 years of experience in laboratory operations, lab services, scientific support services or related operational environments and 3+ years of leadership experience, including managing supervisors or managers.​ 

Preferred Qualifications:  

• ​​7+ years of experience in a laboratory operations, lab services, or scientific support environments. 

• ​Experience leading a large operational team (30+) in a complex or multi-site environment.  

• ​Experience supporting research, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences laboratories.  

• ​Familiarity with EHS, lab safety compliance, and laboratory operations standards. 

• ​Experience working directly with scientists or R&D organizations to support lab readiness and productivity. 

• ​Demonstrated success leading process improvement or operational excellence initiatives.​ 

Working Environment:  

• Must be able to work in a laboratory, controlled environments requiring personal protective equipment (e.g., lab coat, safety glasses, etc.) in laboratory.   

• Job pace may be fast and job completion demands may be high.   

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position more than 25% of the time   

• The person needs to occasionally move between labs, corridors, adjoining rooms, and buildings onsite Frequently operate on instruments, objects, tools or controls, which will require regularly bending, squatting, stretching and reaching in order to perform in a service function.     

• Occasionally move or lift up to 25 pounds (potential for occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds).   

• Specific vision abilities required by this position include without limitation, the ability to observe details at close range distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus in order to perform the essential service functions of this position.     

• Occasionally operates a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.   

• Employee may be required to handle hazardous waste according to local, state, and federal regulations.  Duties may include identifying, handling, generating, accumulating, storing and labeling hazardous waste.   

• Potential risk to lab-based hazards including but not limited to extreme temperature, biological materials, and hazardous chemicals.  

• May be required to complete Medical Clearance, Respiratory Protection Training, and Fit Testing to wear a respirator as protection against hazards present in the laboratory environment. 

The annual compensation range for this full-time position is $75,000 to $90,000. The final base pay offered to the successful candidate will be determined by factors including internal equity, work location, as well as individual qualifications, such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.