Laboratory Manager - NJ

Lead and shape a high-volume production laboratory

Drive efficiency, turnaround time, and data quality

Build and develop a high-performing analytical team

Influence method development, validation, and operational strategy

Be a key leader in a growing, multi-state organization

Full accountability for daily production, turnaround times, and data quality

Direct oversight of all analytical workflows across:

Real-time decision-making to prioritize workload, allocate resources, and remove bottlenecks

Hands-on support at the bench when needed to keep production moving

Build, lead, and develop a disciplined, high-performing analytical team

Set clear expectations around accountability, pace, and quality

Train, mentor, and elevate staff technical competency and performance

Proactively address performance gaps with direct, constructive feedback

Serve as Laboratory Director's Designee for:

Ensure full adherence to ISO/IEC 17025:2017, NJ regulations, and internal quality systems

Lead internal audits, investigations, and root cause analyses

Maintain a culture of data defensibility, audit readiness, and accountability

Continuously improve workflows to increase throughput, efficiency, and consistency

Own laboratory scheduling, staffing alignment, and production planning

Anticipate and prepare for audits, inspections, and volume surges

Ensure seamless coordination across LIMS, reporting, and client deliverables

Ensure uptime, maintenance, and performance of all analytical instrumentation

Lead troubleshooting, vendor coordination, and preventative maintenance

Oversee method validation, verification studies, and technical improvements

Drive technical rigor across sample prep, analysis, and data interpretation

Oversee LIMS, documentation, and data management systems

Ensure proper inventory control across reagents, CRMs, and samples

Maintain compliance across waste handling, safety, and facility operations

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, or related hard science

4+ years of analytical laboratory experience in a production environment

2+ years leading laboratory teams with direct accountability for output

Strong experience operating in an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited lab

Demonstrated expertise with:

Proven ability to:

Strong judgment, accountability, and ability to make decisions under pressure

This is not an entry level role. Candidates must have demonstrated production laboratory management experience with direct responsibility for team oversight, workflow management, and performance outcomes.

This role requires experience in a regulated, production laboratory environment with defined turnaround times and operational accountability. Academic or research-only backgrounds will not meet the requirements for this position.

Cannabis, pharmaceutical, environmental, or food testing experience

Experience with Agilent and/or Sciex platforms

Experience with LIMS and seed-to-sale systems (e.g., METRC)

Direct experience with method development, validation, and audit leadership

$80,000 base salary (Commensurate with experience), compensation will be structured to align with demonstrated experience in ISO 17025 environments and leadership responsibility

Performance-based bonus opportunities

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Full-time, exempt

Day shift (10-hour shifts typical)

On-call responsibilities

Weekend coverage as needed