Lab Operations Job Description

Lab Operations Job Description

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Lab operations provides technical service to laboratory and product customers, review laboratory data, design and review test methodology and SOPs.

Lab Operations Duties & Responsibilities

To write an effective lab operations job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included lab operations job description templates that you can modify and use.

Sample responsibilities for this position include:

Supporting and implementing new and established Laboratory programs and services within the Department
Initiating and maintaining all staff training
Coordinating preparation of all records of staffing, statistics and payroll
Supporting all established systems to ensure we are providing accurate results
Working with Site Staff to ensure timely identification and resolution
Other job functions as needed
Assist in continuous improvement initiatives throughout the business
Learn the necessary professional, operations, and personal management skills to function effectively in a business operations environment
Be supported and mentored by your team to realise your potential and achieve great success
Installation of network lab equipment including routers and switches

Lab Operations Qualifications

Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.

Licensing or Certifications for Lab Operations

List any licenses or certifications required by the position: ASCP, BLS, SSL, FEMA, ISO, MT, AED, CPR, ITIL, CAP

Education for Lab Operations

Typically a job would require a certain level of education.

Employers hiring for the lab operations job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Education, Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Chemistry, Biology, Medical, Engineering, Biological Science, Business

Skills for Lab Operations

Desired skills for lab operations include:

Instrumentation
Laboratory equipment
Regulatory agency standards
Relevant procedures
Terminology
Excel
Practices
Ability to write and recommend changes to PPD SOPs
IOS and macOS product lifecycle
QA metrics of program base

Desired experience for lab operations includes:

Making and dressing Ethernet cables in labs or production environments, following accepted wiring standards
Making copper and fiber cabling connections
Design detailed diagrams such as rack layouts and elevations, and author associated documentation
Read wiring diagrams of varying complexity
Troubleshoot physical layer issues, identify the root cause and determine ownership of problems
Analyze and validate written descriptions of issues

Lab Operations Examples

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Lab Operations Job Description

Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of lab operations. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for lab operations
  • Engage with vendors to resolve equipment issues and identify future needs
  • Perform bug verification, development and testing on reported issues as needed
  • Inventory management including shipping, receiving and decommissioning of gear
  • Ensure lab cleanliness and identify any safety concerns
  • SAP Power User for brand & system access application for team
  • Manage office/counter stationery
  • Coordinate VIP travel/meeting arrangements
  • Generate shopping carts and direct entry requirements for Sales & Brand Management team
  • Be brand ‘point of contact’ for ELC corporate office & provide administrative support to Brand Manager
  • Manage delivery services
Qualifications for lab operations
  • Experience with HVAC or fire suppression systems a plus
  • Strong proficiency with MS Visio and other computer design software
  • Knowledge of performance monitoring and configuration management tools
  • Must be very detailed oriented and have a passion for accuracy and completeness
  • 2+ months experience with sanding plastic parts
  • Set a clear vision for leveraging global solutions for all the platforms and be responsible for multi-generation product strategy
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Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is hiring for a lab operations. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for lab operations
  • Administering our Operating excellence assessments and collaborating with our lab managers on the resulting corrective actions identified
  • Helping the Global Director establish our strategic direction as a laboratory operations team
  • Monitors operations of the site to ensure that the plant is being operated
  • Prepares annual goals for the manufacturing organization
  • Oversees, manages while maintaining a global perspective
  • Perform procedures including aseptic work, formulations, filling vaccines, freeze drying
  • Perform calculations/formulations of products intended for poultry, small animal, and large animal
  • Develop and Maintain business relationships with Partner Labs that are supported by the team
  • Assist Supervisor with higher level tasks including daily cash balance and research
  • Provide Training and Guidance to team members
Qualifications for lab operations
  • Ability to synthesize leadership and stakeholder inputs into product decisions for team is preferred
  • Ability to create context around key business drivers and strategic plan, able to present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language is required
  • Ability to drive “digitization” of manufacturing and/or supply chain operations is required
  • Experience working in a Shared Services IT Operating model where development and support services are provided by shared services organizations that support multiple functional and organizational units is required
  • Knowledge of business (Supply Chain and/or Healthcare business), Tech-based innovation (Technology Trends, IT Product Expertise), Business & data analytics (Data Management, Data Driven Insights), IT planning & portfolio management (Planning, Program / Project Management) is preferred
  • Deep understanding of business value and IT capabilities, and ability to relate priorities to associated technology investments is required
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Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is hiring for a lab operations. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for lab operations
  • Assure team is balancing cash daily and working with team members to resolve issues
  • Backfill for team members as necessary
  • Research and resolve issues with labs
  • Assist with Coordination and Oversight of adding new labs into team processes
  • Be an integral part of developing department standard operation procedures
  • Work with management to prepare department SLA’s and service catalogs
  • Gather metrics for teams compliance to standard operating procedures and SLA’s
  • Work involves direct day-to-day supervision and planning of work for the manufacturing operations
  • Inspect work of operators and keep documentations of yields and reject data
  • Act as liaison between operator and supervisor/manager
Qualifications for lab operations
  • Knowledge of CLIA, Title 22, CAP, JCAHO, NCQA, AABB, local, state, federal regulations required
  • Knowledge of CLIA, Title 22, CAP JCAHO, NCQA, AABB, local, state, federal regulations
  • Minimum of 6 years for B.S., 4 years for M.S
  • Minimum 5+ years management experience in the pharmaceutical, biotech or analytical contract laboratory industries
  • Pathology department operations experience
  • Looking for experience into International Major Oil & Gas Companies - IOC in Operational Environment
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Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking to fill the role of lab operations. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for lab operations
  • Responsible for executing agreed upon production plan and yields within their area of production
  • Assist supervisor/manager to plan and schedule resources and equipment
  • Assist supervisor/manager to conduct and document training
  • Ensure completeness and accuracy of manufacturing documents
  • Ensure on-time equipment maintenance and calibration
  • Ensure compliance to all applicable regulations to FDA, ISO, OSHA
  • Interact with cross-functional departments, such as Production, Engineering, and R&D, to resolve issues associated with quality, equipment, manufacturing systems
  • Strategize for new or large accounts, improve, change, and implement test processes
  • Ensure that consultation is available to the laboratory’s clients on matters relating to the quality of the test results reported and their interpretation concerning specific patient conditions
  • Must be familiar with new testing methods/implementation and method validation, verification/transfer
Qualifications for lab operations
  • Sharp, analytical, and thoughtful
  • Lab experience in addition to coursework is required
  • 1 - 3 years of previous operations or supply chain experience, fast-moving consumer goods preferred
  • Knowledge of demand management/forecasting tools
  • Understanding of the basic accounting principles and budgeting
  • Ensures that physical and environmental conditions of the laboratory are adequate and appropriate for the testing performed
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Lab Operations Job Description

Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is hiring for a lab operations. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for lab operations
  • Process and fulfill North America M Lab requests ensuring equipment, instrumentation, AV, interactive technology and utilities are maintained in good working order to secure Customer satisfaction
  • Lead calibration, maintenance and repair service of equipment and instrumentation
  • Draft new MES routings with minimal assistance from Process Engineers
  • Product Engineering and Operations before final release to minimize subsequent changes
  • Assist project managers with the facilitation and preparation of paperwork and reports suggesting cost management, generation of Cost Price Estimates (CPEs), risk assessments, and tracking against cost and schedule requirements
  • Review and revise related manufacturing, process or inspection documents
  • Add, revise and work with the Addendum Index as necessary or directed
  • Mentors Specialist I Engineering Support position
  • Maintain and generate project files in the format and manner as required including IFMS, project tracking, quad charts
  • May generate and maintain project plans and assist in monitoring baseline changes
Qualifications for lab operations
  • Direct experience managing a laboratory operation
  • Knowledge of GLP and cGMP, USP/ISO guidelines is desirable
  • Ability to evaluate technical data
  • Ability to use judgement as dictated by complexity of situation
  • Ability to work under limited supervision and to handle problems of difficult nature
  • Lean experience is desirable

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