Lab Operations Manager

BioLabs

Lab Operations Manager running BioLabs’ shared laboratory and facilities in Rochester. Supporting life-science entrepreneurs through equipment, safety, inventory, and resident operations.

Posted 8/15/2026full-timeRochester • Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $85,000 - $105,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced knowledge of laboratory management, including equipment oversight, safety compliance, and emergency response. Proven ability to lead teams, manage vendor relationships, and maintain a collaborative lab environment while ensuring quality control and operational efficiency.

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Lab Management ExperienceEHS ComplianceCellular, Molecular, and Microbiology TechniquesVendor Relationship ManagementBudgeting and Reporting

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Hard Skills

Laboratory Equipment ManagementChemical Waste ManagementPreventative MaintenanceEmergency ResponseQuality ControlBillingBudgetingMicrosoft Office ProficiencyTechnical Staff LeadershipOn-Call Availability

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsTeamworkAttention to DetailSelf-MotivationOrganizational Skills

Industry Keywords

BiologyChemistryGeneticsLife SciencesSDS DatabasesHazardous Waste ProtocolsCollaborationOperational EfficiencyResident OnboardingFacility Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the daily operations of the lab and facility, including emergency responses
Oversee laboratory and facility equipment management, including purchasing, installation, preventative maintenance, repairs, and cleaning
Manage relationships with equipment vendors
Act as the site EHS officer and maintain chemical inventories, SDS databases, and hazardous waste protocols
Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and safety protocols
Lead resident onboarding and offboarding, including equipment training
Foster a collaborative and safe lab environment and maintain clean, functional spaces and infrastructure
Manage lab supply inventory, order supplies, and maintain space allocation
Respond to site and lab-related issues outside regular business hours as part of the on-call rotation
Identify potential issues and solve them using independent judgment without immediate supervision
Participate in network teams to develop and implement best practices across the BioLabs network
Perform other duties as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, genetics, or a related life sciences discipline
Minimum five years’ lab management experience in an academic and/or commercial laboratory environment
Minimum two years’ supervisory or managerial experience leading technical or operations staff
Advanced knowledge of cellular, molecular, and microbiology techniques
Knowledge of safety, chemical and biological waste management, equipment decontamination, and maintenance
Willingness to be on-call for site-related issues and attend after-hours events
Ability to handle emergencies with independent judgment
Ability to understand resident companies’ missions, scientific milestones, and commercialization processes
Customer-service focus, excellent work ethic, and optimistic attitude
Detail-oriented with attention to quality control
Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, effective listening, and proactive relationship building
Self-motivated, able to initiate and deliver projects with minimal supervision
Outstanding organizational and prioritization skills
Experience with billing, budgeting, and reporting
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Ability to lift over 50 pounds and stand for multiple hours at a time
Ability to travel to other BioLabs locations domestically and internationally

Benefits

Comp & perks

On-call rotation compensation is not explicitly stated
Ability to travel to other BioLabs locations (domestic & international)