Vice President of Laboratory Operations

Plasmidsaurus•Boston, MA

65d

About The Position

Plasmidsaurus is seeking a Vice President of Lab Operations to lead and scale our global lab operations. This role will report to the CTO and ensure that our labs operate safely, efficiently, and in compliance as we continue to innovate and expand our products and international customer base. The VP of Labs will oversee all aspects of global lab operations, including personnel, safety, procurement, compliance, and QA, while leading a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. This position will be based out of Louisville, KY, San Francisco, CA, or Boston, MA, and will require frequent travel (25%+) between international locations, including all Plasmidsaurus labs. Current locations include the cities listed above as well as, Singapore, Cologne, Germany, London, UK, Seattle, WA, Eugene, OR, San Diego, CA, and Los Angeles, CA.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in laboratory management, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
Strong knowledge of lab compliance frameworks and safety standards across international lab locations
Proven experience in global lab operations, process optimization, and QA implementation
Exceptional communication, leadership, and project management skills
Successful experience building and scaling lab operations in a high-growth, rapidly evolving startup environment

Nice To Haves

Experience developing a LIMS a plus
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or related field preferred

Responsibilities

Develop and grow a high-performing team across 10 global labs (and growing!)
Implement and monitor metrics around turnaround time, quality, and efficiency, and drive continual improvement
Oversee global budget and performance outcomes, partnering with Finance, Operations, and Product to align resource allocation with revenue growth, margin targets, and operational KPIs
Develop and maintain SOPs, training materials, and other lab-related documentation
Manage vendor relationships, own lab procurement and inventory management
Develop, implement, and maintain lab safety programs, emergency protocols, training initiatives and related updates and communications
With Operations, ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., OSHA, biosafety, waste disposal)
Ensure that labs are designed and maintained for safety, scalability, and scientific excellence; participate in the evaluation and selection of lab leases and facilities planning
Oversee QA programs and processes, including laboratory quality systems, documentation, as well as internal and external audits
Ensure data integrity across all lab processes
Partner with software and hardware teams to design, implement, and optimize automated systems