Lab Director

A third-party laboratory services company is seeking a Lab Manager or Director to oversee day-to-day operations of a microbiological testing lab. This role is responsible for quality, customers, people, and financial performance for the site, with a general manager mindset; full ownership of P&L, team development, resource optimization, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Drive consistent, high-quality turnaround across micro testing operations
• Own the site's financial performance, managing budget, labor, and vendor spend
• Build and coach a team of supervisors, owning hiring, training, and performance
• Serve as the main point of contact for client-facing communication and results

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in scientific field (master's is a plus)
• 5+ years leading frontline supervisors overseeing an hourly workforce
• Background in lab testing or regulated manufacturing preferred
• Strong communication skills, comfortable interpreting technical/regulatory material and presenting to leadership