Lab Director
jcw groupNew York (NY)
About the role
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
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