Analytical Manager
About The Position
When joining PerkinElmer, you select an experienced and trusted leader in scientific solutions, with the support of a global service network and distribution centers, providing the right solution, at the right time, to meet critical customer needs. With over an 80+ year legacy of advancing science and a mission of innovating for a healthier world, our dedicated team collaborates closely with commercial, government, academic and healthcare customers to deliver our broad portfolio of analytical solutions, and OneSource services. The Analytical Manager will oversee day-to-day operations of assigned analytical laboratory functions within the insourced laboratory team as part of an End-to-End (E2E) Laboratory Modernization Program. This role manages a team of Group Leaders, scientists, and technicians, ensures smooth sample flow and quality output, and maintains strong client relationships while driving operational excellence and ISO 17025 compliance at a client site.
Requirements
- People leadership including hiring, coaching, performance management, and team development.
- Analytical laboratory operations management and workflow optimization.
- Client relationship management and service delivery.
- Strong understanding of ISO 17025 and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related scientific discipline with 7+ years of relevant laboratory experience including 2+ years in a supervisory or management role.
- OR Master’s degree in a related discipline with 5+ years of relevant experience including 2+ years in a supervisory role.
- Demonstrated people leadership including hiring, coaching, performance management, and team development.
- Adaptable, self-motivated, and capable of managing complex programs with multiple concurrent priorities.
Nice To Haves
- Experience managing an analytical production laboratory in a regulated environment.
- Demonstrated track record of operational improvement and client satisfaction.
- Experience working within an ISO 17025–accredited or GLP-compliant laboratory environment.
- Familiarity with smoke/aerosol chemistry, consumer product analytical testing, or regulated product testing.
Responsibilities
- Manage the day-to-day operation of assigned analytical laboratory functions to ensure smooth flow of samples and testing with a focus on operational excellence.
- Hire, coach, develop, review, and manage assigned laboratory staff including Group Leaders.
- Oversee scheduling of laboratory personnel to ensure client business needs and turnaround requirements are met.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for the client on operational matters within assigned scope.
- Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs), productivity metrics, and quality outcomes.
- Ensure laboratory compliance with ISO 17025 and applicable quality management requirements.
- Lead CAPA investigations, non-conformance management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Manage laboratory budget, procurement, and resource allocation within assigned scope.
- Facilitate knowledge transfer, training, and capability building within the insourced laboratory team.
- Drive the transition from a staffing model to a Managed Service model by identifying efficiency and cost-reduction opportunities across laboratory functions.
- Maintain training and compliance in areas of health and safety, security, environmental and operational aspects of daily activities in the working environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
