Laboratory Operations Program Manager
APTIM•Winter Garden, FL
•$130,000 - $160,000
About The Position
The Laboratory Operations Program Manager oversees laboratory operations, programs, and strategic initiatives to ensure safe, efficient, compliant, and high-quality performance. This role manages laboratory resources, budgets, equipment, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional projects while supporting organizational objectives.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a scientific, engineering, or related field.
- 10-15+ years of laboratory operations, program management, or related experience
- Experience managing large federal technical contracts (DoD, DOE, NASA)
- Strong knowledge of laboratory safety, compliance, and quality systems.
- Excellent project management, leadership, and communication skills.
- Experience managing budgets, resources, and cross-functional teams.
Nice To Haves
- PMP certification and/or advanced degree.
- Prior experience with NASA laboratory operations.
- Experience with Lean Six Sigma, LIMS, or regulated laboratory environments.
Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day laboratory operations and program execution.
- Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
- Manage laboratory budgets, equipment, inventory, and vendor relationships.
- Oversee facility, maintenance, and operational improvement initiatives.
- Track performance metrics and drive process improvements.
- Support audits, inspections, and corrective action programs.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to achieve business and operational goals.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance
- Company paid and optional Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage
- Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
- 401(k)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
