Manager, Biomanufacturing Laboratory

San Jacinto • Houston, TX

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager, Biomanufacturing Laboratory provides leadership for the safe and efficient operation of the Biomanufacturing Laboratory facilities at the South and Generation Park Campuses. This role oversees day-to-day facility management, equipment procurement/setup/maintenance, inventory, and a comprehensive laboratory safety program to support high-quality hands-on biomanufacturing education and workforce training. The Manager hires, trains, and supervises full-time laboratory technician(s) and part-time laboratory assistants while serving as the primary liaison with college facilities, safety officials, and external partners. A proactive mindset, technical aptitude, and willingness to quickly learn new equipment and processes are essential to ensuring uninterrupted training delivery and continuous improvement of laboratory operations in alignment with the Center for Biotechnology’s strategic goals and industry standards.

Requirements

• Associate degree in applicable field
• An equivalent combination of education and related experience necessary to perform the essential duties of the role may be considered.
• 3-5 years of hands-on laboratory or facility management experience, including oversight of daily lab operations, equipment acquisition/setup/installation, preventive maintenance and calibration programs, troubleshooting, vendor coordination, inventory control, and coordination of facility needs within a production, academic or research environment.
• 2-3 years of supervisory experience
• Previous experience within biopharmaceutical, biomanufacturing, bioprocessing or similar operations and associated equipment
• Proven technical aptitude and a proactive mindset with the ability to quickly learn new equipment, processes, and procedures as needed to support evolving laboratory and training requirements.
• Proficiency with MS 365 applications including Word, Excel, SharePoint, Teams, Planner, and others.
• Excellent knowledge of biopharmaceutical production operations and equipment
• Intermediate to advanced level skills in MS 365 applications including Word, Excel, SharePoint, Teams, Planner, and others.
• Motivated self-starter, capable of working under their own initiative and as part of a busy training team.
• Strong time management, problem solving, and analytical skills with a high level of attention to detail and communication.
• Adaptability, curiosity, and openness to change.
• Ability to demonstrate College values
• Strong analytical and conceptual problem-solving skills
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Have a growth mindset of continuous learning, coaching, and mentoring peers
• Multifaceted working knowledge of laboratory operations, regulatory and quality requirements, instrumentation and processes as it relates to biomanufacturing and biotechnology

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field with specific knowledge and skills related to bioprocessing
• Significant industry experience in biomanufacturing, bioprocessing, or a related laboratory/production environment, including supervisory responsibilities.
• Proven ability to successfully acquire, set up, and maintain large-scale or specialized laboratory and pilot-scale equipment.
• Experience working in a regulated environment (e.g., Good Manufacturing Practice/Good Distribution Practice (GMP/GDP)) and supporting workforce training or educational programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day facility operations of the Biomanufacturing Laboratory at the South and Generation Park Campuses, including preparation, setup, and coordination of training spaces to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of hands-on biomanufacturing education and workforce training.
• Oversee procurement, acquisition, installation, setup, routine/preventive maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, and vendor coordination for all laboratory and pilot-scale manufacturing equipment and instrumentation to maintain optimal functionality and minimize downtime.
• Develop, implement, maintain, and enforce a comprehensive laboratory safety program, including biosafety, chemical hygiene, hazardous materials/waste management, PPE protocols, training, and compliance with SJC, OSHA, and applicable regulatory standards.
• Hire, train, schedule, supervise, and evaluate the full-time laboratory technician and part-time laboratory assistants, providing guidance on facility operations, equipment use, safety practices, and professional development.
• Manage comprehensive inventory and procurement of reagents, consumables, single-use systems, PPE, and laboratory supplies while monitoring related budgets and expenditures to support uninterrupted training activities and program sustainability.
• Serve as the primary liaison with college facilities, safety officials, vendors, and external partners to coordinate renovations, maintenance requests, work orders, inspections, and facility compliance requirements.
• Develop, implement, and maintain GMP/GDP-compliant documentation, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), equipment logs, maintenance records, safety checklists, and training materials.
• Proactively suggest and implement improvements to current training practice with training team members.
• Perform other duties as assigned to contribute to the strategic goals of the Center for Biotechnology.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree