Lab Standards Manager
About The Position
The Lab Standards Manager develops, implements, and maintains laboratory design, construction, operational, and equipment standards across a portfolio of laboratory facilities. The role supports consistency, compliance, quality, and operational excellence while contributing to the planning and delivery of laboratory capital projects. The manager partners with clients, laboratory users, design teams, engineers, project managers, and operational stakeholders to establish standardized processes, technical requirements, and best practices for safe, efficient, and scalable laboratory environments. Responsibilities also include reviewing project documentation, supporting project readiness and turnover, and improving standards in response to emerging technologies and industry trends. On-site presence and requirements may change depending on client needs. The role may include SOX control responsibilities where applicable.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Laboratory Planning, Facilities Management, Life Sciences, or a related field.
- At least 7 years of experience supporting laboratory facilities, life sciences, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, higher education, or research environments.
- Experience developing, implementing, or managing laboratory standards, design guidelines, and operational requirements.
- Strong understanding of laboratory planning, infrastructure, building systems, equipment integration, and facility operations.
- Knowledge of laboratory safety, regulatory compliance, commissioning, and quality management principles.
- Experience managing cross-functional stakeholders, consultants, designers, and project teams.
- Ability to review construction documents, technical specifications, and laboratory equipment requirements.
- Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools.
Nice To Haves
- Professional certifications such as PMP, LEED, PE, RA, CHFM, or other relevant industry credentials.
Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and govern laboratory design and construction standards across laboratory facilities and capital programs.
- Establish technical requirements, space standards, equipment criteria, and operational guidelines for laboratory environments.
- Collaborate with laboratory users, facilities teams, EHS professionals, architects, engineers, and project teams to align standards with business and operational needs.
- Review laboratory project designs, specifications, and technical documentation for compliance with established standards.
- Support laboratory planning, programming, renovation, and new construction initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, safety, environmental, and quality requirements.
- Evaluate emerging technologies, equipment, and industry trends to improve laboratory standards and performance.
- Lead standardization initiatives focused on operational efficiency, sustainability, flexibility, and user experience.
- Develop governance procedures, documentation, templates, and best-practice guidance for project teams.
- Support commissioning, validation, occupancy readiness, and turnover activities for laboratory projects.
- Monitor implementation of standards across multiple projects and recommend continuous improvements.
- Facilitate stakeholder engagement, workshops, and training related to laboratory standards and design requirements.
- Adhere to SOX control responsibilities where applicable.
Benefits
- A flexible working environment that supports work-life balance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
