Explore Laboratory Manager Jobs

Laboratory managers lead the people, processes, and resources that keep laboratories safe, compliant, and productive. On Ladders, explore vetted Laboratory Manager opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more across research, healthcare, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and other industries.

What Does a Laboratory Manager Do?

Laboratory managers oversee day-to-day operations, coordinate staffing and schedules, maintain equipment and inventory, and help ensure that testing and research meet quality and safety requirements. Depending on the organization, they may also manage budgets, develop procedures, monitor performance, and collaborate with scientific, clinical, or business leaders.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek experience in laboratory operations, team leadership, quality systems, and regulatory compliance. Relevant technical knowledge may include laboratory methods, instrumentation, data integrity, and safety practices. Strong communication, planning, problem-solving, and budgeting skills help managers balance operational needs with organizational goals. Requirements vary by specialty and employer; some roles require an advanced degree, professional credentials, or experience in a regulated environment.

Career Paths and Work Settings

Laboratory managers work in settings such as hospitals, diagnostic laboratories, universities, government agencies, pharmaceutical companies, and biotechnology firms. Career paths may lead to senior laboratory operations, research administration, quality leadership, or site management. Responsibilities and compensation depend on factors such as specialty, location, organization size, and scope of leadership.

Find Laboratory Manager Jobs on Ladders

Search Laboratory Manager jobs on Ladders to discover vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Review role requirements, compare openings across industries, and identify positions that match your laboratory expertise and leadership experience.

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$131K - $172K *

Lead the medical laboratory team by providing diagnostic services, ensuring quality standards, and managing operations. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to enhance patient care through effect...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $95K *

Oversee and enhance laboratory operations, ensuring compliance and quality standards while managing a team. Drive efficiency and maintain accreditations, fostering a culture of accountability and cont...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Manage and optimize laboratory operations, ensuring compliance and safety while overseeing equipment maintenance, inventory, and staff training to support teaching and research activities effectively...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$95K - $115K *

Transform laboratory operations by leading high-complexity departments, enhancing efficiency, and ensuring compliance. Drive team performance and foster collaboration to exceed industry standards in a...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as you oversee laboratory operations, ensuring quality control and efficient management of departments while supporting patient care through diagnostic services and staff guidance...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$96K - $144K *

Lead and enhance laboratory operations by developing systems for quality assessment, ensuring compliance, and fostering staff development to meet customer needs effectively...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Lead analytical lab operations, ensuring cGMP compliance and reliable outcomes. Foster team performance, manage client projects efficiently, and provide technical guidance in a dynamic environment...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Lead and enhance laboratory operations, ensuring quality services and compliance. Oversee staff, manage resources, and collaborate with healthcare professionals to deliver exceptional patient care in...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$97K - $148K *

Champion transformative laboratory management by leading operations, ensuring quality compliance, fostering team development, and enhancing stakeholder relationships to drive exceptional performance i...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$112K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to lead and enhance laboratory operations in cellular therapy. Drive compliance, oversee daily activities, and mentor staff while ensuring the highest standards in processing and q...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Oversee and manage all laboratory operations, ensuring compliance, quality control, and efficient workflow while leading a team to achieve strategic goals and maintain safety standards in a dynamic en...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $130K *

Take ownership of lab resource coordination, ensuring efficient allocation for testing operations. Lead a team of technicians, manage external test programs, and maintain lab safety and organization t...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform your career by leading a dynamic laboratory team, ensuring compliance, optimizing operations, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement while managing resources and enhancing service...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K *

Champion the future of laboratory services by managing operations, ensuring compliance, and leading a dedicated team to deliver accurate diagnostic testing and exceptional patient care in a dynamic ho...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$89K - $123K *

Manage laboratory operations, ensuring safety, efficiency, and support for advanced communication systems through effective leadership, organization, and collaboration with technical staff...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$85K - $138K *

Lead the daily operations of a research lab, supervising staff, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate on innovative projects to analyze immune responses and develop new assays, contri...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$166K - $194K *

Lead the charge in supervising Clinical Laboratory operations, guiding personnel, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Utilize your expertise to troubleshoot complex issues, mentor staff, and mai...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Strategize laboratory operations and ensure compliance with specifications while managing asphalt testing. Play a key role in overseeing engineering documentation for production and paving activities...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Manage compliance and lifecycle support for GxP laboratory equipment, ensuring validation and maintenance. Collaborate with teams to enhance operational efficiency and promote continuous improvement i...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $117K *

Transform laboratory safety culture by overseeing compliance, training, and emergency management. Lead initiatives to enhance safety protocols and ensure regulatory adherence while fostering a proacti...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Lead and manage all laboratory testing departments, ensuring workflow, quality, and staff supervision while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards and advancing laboratory operations through...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$71K - $89K *

Manage and lead laboratory operations, ensuring efficient workflows and high-quality standards. Collaborate with teams to meet performance targets, mentor staff, and implement innovative strategies fo...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$71K - $89K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing laboratory operations through effective leadership, strategic planning, and quality assurance. Drive efficiency and mentor staff to meet public health goals w...

Orillia, ONIn-Person

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $140K *

Lead the charge in overseeing laboratory operations and quality control, mentoring staff, and ensuring compliance with standards for materials testing in remote environments across the Northwest Terri...

Yellowknife, NTIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $135K *

Oversee the operational activities of a dynamic analytical laboratory, ensuring quality and performance while managing a skilled team. Drive financial objectives and client satisfaction through effect...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Laboratory Manager do?question toggle

    A Laboratory Manager oversees laboratory operations, including staff, schedules, equipment, supplies, safety, and quality processes. The exact responsibilities depend on the laboratory’s specialty and employer.

  • What qualifications are common for Laboratory Manager jobs?question toggle

    Employers often look for laboratory experience, people-management skills, knowledge of quality and safety practices, and strong operational abilities. Some positions also require a relevant degree, specialized credentials, or experience with particular regulations or techniques.

  • Where do Laboratory Managers work?question toggle

    Laboratory Managers work in healthcare and diagnostic labs, universities, research institutions, government agencies, pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology firms, and other industries.

  • How much do Laboratory Manager jobs on Ladders pay?question toggle

    Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs that pay $100,000 or more. Actual compensation for Laboratory Manager roles varies by employer, location, industry, experience, and responsibilities.

  • How can I find Laboratory Manager jobs on Ladders?question toggle

    Browse the Laboratory Manager category on Ladders, review individual job requirements and compensation details, and apply to opportunities that align with your experience and career goals.