The role involves the overall management of a laboratory, including personnel, safety policies, and the management of facilities and equipment. The successful candidate will be responsible for executing safety policies for employees and laboratory guests, guiding laboratory technicians, and ensuring the proper maintenance of laboratory facilities and equipment. Additionally, the role includes managing the laboratory budget and conducting quality control testing and recertification of products as necessary. The position also requires project management skills, as the candidate will review and approve laboratory project requests from various stakeholders, prioritize projects, and manage timelines. The role includes technical sales responsibilities, where the candidate will participate in sales calls and provide technical support to sales representatives and marketing managers.