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Lab Manager

LAB MANAGER

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee, coordinate, and assign tasks to department managers across Sample Login, Preparation, Fire Assay, Geochemistry, and Lab Quality Control.
• Ensure that productivity targets are met while maintaining a strong focus on safety and sustainable lab practices.
• Work toward achieving and surpassing operational and financial performance goals.
• Collaborate with on-site HR teams to support recruitment, employee performance management, staff scheduling, and addressing employee relations.
• Lead by example in promoting and maintaining a culture of safety and environmental responsibility by enforcing lab safety policies and programs.
• Ensure client deliverables meet expectations, that quality control procedures are followed, and that data errors or inconsistencies are minimized.
• Maintain compliance with internal Quality Assurance procedures and external regulatory standards, including ISO 17025 requirements.
• Participate in internal and external audits and manage documentation to support quality and regulatory compliance.
• Promote and sustain a positive workplace culture, encouraging open communication, employee engagement, and a respectful working environment.
• Ensure adherence to approved methodologies and SOPs throughout laboratory operations.
• Manage the complete lifecycle of lab instruments and equipment, including procurement, installation, calibration, maintenance, documentation, and decommissioning.
• Evaluate and implement new technologies and equipment to enhance testing capabilities and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Maintain and update a list of ongoing and upcoming projects, working with leadership to align priorities and deadlines.
• Identify project-related risks and develop mitigation plans, including managing external contractors when necessary.
• Ensure effective communication between departments and stakeholders, maintaining proper documentation and project transparency.
• Provide leadership and direction to motivate team members toward meeting performance objectives.
• Monitor ongoing projects, make adjustments as necessary, and ensure key project milestones are communicated and achieved.
• Modify workflow structures when needed to meet turnaround time (TAT) expectations and evolving client demands.
• Troubleshoot and support resolution of analytical or technical issues encountered by lab staff.
• Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timely delivery of all laboratory data reported to clients.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a related scientific field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in an analytical laboratory environment.
• Broad understanding of laboratory instrumentation, systems, and equipment management practices.
• Knowledge of data integrity principles and regulatory standards such as cGMP.
• Proven experience in managing lab operations, processes, and teams.
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience in a laboratory setting strongly preferred.
• Strong time management and prioritization abilities; capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously.
• Skilled in building cross-functional relationships and leading teams through change.
• Demonstrated ability to improve people, processes, and lab operations.
• Creative and analytical approach to problem-solving and innovation.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present and train effectively.
• Experience with quality assurance/quality control procedures in a lab environment is a plus.
• Familiarity with ISO 17025 procedures is an asset.
• Must be flexible to work extended hours or weekends as needed to meet business or client deadlines.

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Estimated Min Rate: $100000.00
Estimated Max Rate: $120000.00


What’s In It for You?
We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh’s network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh’s extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh’s vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements. Benefits include:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• MetLife Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Certification and training opportunities

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Visit https://www.yoh.com/applicants-with-disabilities to contact us if you are an individual with a disability and require accommodation in the application process.

For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All of the material job duties described in this posting are job duties for which a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.