Laboratory Operations Job Description
Laboratory operations
provides policy and guidance recommendation to commercial and government senior level staff, based on thorough analysis that utilizes accepted theory, principles and methods.
Laboratory Operations Duties & Responsibilities
To write an effective laboratory operations job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included laboratory operations job description templates that you can modify and use.
Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Ensure QC, QA and QI practices remain consistent with company policies, state, local and federal regulatory standards and other professional practice guidelines
Maintain daily Operations testing schedule
Mentor new and junior Technicians in test process
Maintain inventory and control of Site equipment necessary to maintain the operation
Support power-train emissions development, U.S. Certification, Homologation, and VE problem resolution
Support development of HEV & PHEV development / certification through the design of test procedures / facilities / equipment to efficiently and effectively develop the product
Support the development of new test methodologies required to meet emissions and fuel economy requirements for U.S. Government regulations and Global requirements as appropriate
Position will function in areas where communication complexity is high
Map & optimize lab capacity actively
Support power-train emissions development, U.S. Certification, Homologation, and Vehicle Engineering (VE) problem resolution
Laboratory Operations Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Laboratory Operations
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: ASCP, PHEV, HEV, PMP, MT, AALAS, LSS, PMI, ADMI, MPS
Education for Laboratory Operations
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the laboratory operations job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Medical Technology, Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Chemistry, Education, Biology, Management, Life Sciences, Engineering, Medical
Skills for Laboratory Operations
Desired skills for laboratory operations include:
Practices
Analytical methods
Applicable instrumentation
Current government regulations and leadership
Principles
Quality control
Related theory
Statistical analysis
Relevant procedures
Development laboratories and real-time simulation environments is highly desired
Desired experience for laboratory operations includes:
Professional driver training desired
Participate and lead in a Team environment
4+ years of experience in chassis dynamometer emission testing and analytical equipment operation
Basic vehicle instrumentation experience
Experienced in development engineering related to aeronautics
Experience and ability to implement the right metrics to measure performance (performance, financials)
Laboratory Operations Examples
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Laboratory Operations Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is hiring for a laboratory operations. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for laboratory operations
- Establishing best practices and continuous improvement initiatives, in collaboration with Quality Systems and Compliance, to ensure compliance of all QC activities to all applicable policies, directives, guidance documents and regulatory requirements
- Utilizes a working understanding of data acquisition principles including amplification, filtering, resolution, sample rate, and aliasing
- Manage sample transfer in/out of storage, and document per Quality System requirements
- Perform financial analysis of expenditures to track spend, monitor open purchase order balances, in SAS program
- Analyze and collate information using Excel and present data to management team
- Request new purchase orders, purchase order revisions, and set up new vendors
- Set up standing purchase orders with vendors as needed and maintain delivery schedules
- Assist with new equipment service contracts or renewals and scheduling maintenance of equipment with vendors
- Facilitate and schedule outgoing sample shipments to collaborators and service providers
- Assist with updates to departmental protocols and safety documents – maintain document review schedule and notify staff of due dates
Qualifications for laboratory operations
- Basic vehicle instrumentation
- MA/MS in scientific discipline with 2 or more years of relevant experience
- BA/BS in scientific discipline with 5 or more years relevant experience
- Or equivalent laboratory experience
- Relevant working knowledge and experience in area supervising
- Experience leading and/or supervising staff in a laboratory setting
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Our growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of laboratory operations. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for laboratory operations
- Direct all aspects of the Production Laboratory in order to provide the highest quality service
- Develop policies, procedures, and performance standards to ensue efficiency and quality
- Set quality standards for laboratory operations and acceptable level of analytic performance
- Provide on-site monitoring of all work performed in the laboratory to determine that medically reliable data are being generated
- Responsible for CAP, CLIA, New York State DOH and other state licenses, as applicable
- Review, approve patient reports for Clonality and Minimal Residual Disease testing
- Assist with development and maintenance of proper laboratory processes, policies and procedures required by regulations (CLIA, CAP, GxP) to maintain regulatory compliance
- Educate/train laboratory personnel on regulatory matters to assure compliance with requirements
- Ensure proper proficiency testing and implement relevant corrective actions
- Maintain the resources required for effective turnaround times for testing
Qualifications for laboratory operations
- Effective supervisory, coaching and training skills for complex and highly technical work
- Highly, technically competent
- At least 1 year related laboratory experience (sample submission or microbiology in a GMP biologics facility preferred)
- Prior experience working with GMP systems
- Ability to participate in global cross-functional teams and work effectively in a highly matrixed team environment
- High school diploma, AA/AS, or BA/BS degree
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Our company is growing rapidly and is hiring for a laboratory operations. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for laboratory operations
- Continuously review business office procedures and implements changes to operating efficiencies as necessary
- Review CSL policies related to business operations in accordance with University policy and procedure
- QA review and approval activities for all laboratory equipment/instrument qualification protocols and reports, method validations and technical transfers, change controls, laboratory investigations and other associated documentation
- Supporting the QC laboratory through global regulatory agency inspections and achievement of market approvals
- Supporting the establishment of QC site operations to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and alignment with BMS policies and directives
- Supporting the execution of the internal audit program
- Assist in resolving pending tests and/or cancel/re-select laboratory analyst tests, where required
- Mapping of various business processes to understand coordination/logistics, system interactions, and opportunities for improvements
- Responsible for owning QC related deviations and CAPAs and works closely with others to determine root cause and potential preventative/corrective actions
- Responsible for owning records in the change management system for complex Minor and/or Major classified Change Controls
Qualifications for laboratory operations
- Significant experience in senior level laboratory animal care program management
- Business-level/advanced English and at least intermediate German
- Used to collaborating successfully with various stakeholders and teams of expert scientific and support staff at all levels
- Very strong interpersonal and leadership skills
- Proven track record of leading (via line and matrix management) and coaching/developing multiple diverse teams within the unit you are responsible for
- A creative and innovative approach with a sharp and objective intellect, experienced balancing strategic thinking with detailed analysis
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Our growing company is looking for a laboratory operations. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for laboratory operations
- Identifies opportunities for field laboratory quality improvement and standardization
- Cultivates strong relations with the Doctors
- Monitors denture metrics
- Partners with Director of Operations to build FLOS talent bench
- Ensure maintenance & future development of VO programs to continually align service portfolio to meet needs of evolving NIBR-Cambridge in vivo research community
- Continually evolve the campus vivarium to meet changing research needs (strategic vision and execution of animal facilities design, infrastructure and renovations)
- Ensure VO alignment with other core LAS services (Veterinary Services & Technical Services) and Scientific Operations
- Manage operational budget, expenses and projections
- Assure that the care and welfare of laboratory animals is provided in accordance with local regulations and AAALAC International guidelines
- Provide leadership to the Vivarium Operations group to maximize the contribution of the husbandry staff to the animal care program and to meet LAS’s strategic objectives on culture and colleague development
Qualifications for laboratory operations
- Must be skilled in planning and organizing, conflict management, coaching others, talent selection, developing others, decision-making, building relationships, innovation management, and resource allocation
- Thorough knowledge of cGMP in the pharmaceutical industry
- Ability to lead and work within a team setting
- BS/MS in analytical chemistry or related science
- At least 8 years experience in at an FDA regulated industry
- Third party/CMO oversight management experience is essential
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Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of laboratory operations. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for laboratory operations
- Participate in the direction of a centralized LAS program of occupational health and safety for all individuals having significant contact with research animals
- Lead in operational excellence by defining metrics and key performance indicators at Cambridge and in collaboration with other LAS sites
- Assess development and implementation of enhanced and/or new vivarium, equipment and procedures for application to the work environment
- Back-up responsibilities for the Global Head as needed
- Campus planning, operational equipment trouble shooting, evaluation & validation
- Weekend, holiday and inclement weather availability required
- Handles extremely confidential and/or sensitive information with discretion
- Compile affidavits for criminal justice court cases
- Prepare litigation packets, including initiating paperwork and follow-up correspondence with client and legal representatives
- Generate daily and monthly production and quality reports
Qualifications for laboratory operations
- Proven planning and organizational skills in a complex and diverse environment
- Minimum of 5 years' applicable work experience in laboratory animal sciences
- Minimum 3 years of experience supervising employees and managing day-to-day operations
- Master’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field
- Familiarity with or ability to learn University core financial application (BANNER, HRFE, Fastlane, grants.gov, EDDIE, Business Objects, Document Direct)
- BSc in Science or related discipline