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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$110K - $130K *

Empower your career by leading Quality Assurance projects in a dynamic GMP environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and deliver exceptional client experiences in Cell...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing materials analysis through hands-on TEM operation. You'll collaborate with experts, utilize cutting-edge technology, and deliver impactful insights that drive...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Grow your career with us as you lead clinical laboratory operations, ensuring quality and compliance while mentoring staff and optimizing workflows in a dynamic healthcare environment...

4 days ago

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

$127K - $157K *

Develop and lead a comprehensive Biosafety Program, ensuring compliance and safety in biological research. Collaborate across teams to enhance safety practices and provide expert guidance on biosafety...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$91K - $117K *

Take ownership of laboratory operations while fostering a collaborative team environment. Ensure quality compliance, mentoring staff, and optimizing processes to enhance service delivery and maintain...

Reposted 6 days ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Drive financial excellence by managing month-end close, cost accounting, and inventory management. Collaborate with operations to enhance profitability and ensure compliance with accounting standards...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Drive analytical excellence by leading a dedicated team of scientists. Oversee method development and ensure compliance with quality standards while fostering collaboration across functions to achieve...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$73K - $115K *

Lead the charge in optimizing laboratory operations, ensuring timely analysis and quality results while supervising technicians and maintaining safety standards in a dynamic environment...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $110K *

Transform daily manufacturing operations by leading a skilled team to meet production targets and quality standards. Ensure efficient workflows, address challenges, and implement best practices in a f...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Champion laboratory excellence by managing operations, supervising staff, and ensuring quality and efficiency. Drive patient satisfaction and compliance in a dynamic healthcare environment while foste...

2 weeks ago

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

$210K - $240K *

Deliver impactful leadership across multi-functional product development projects, ensuring successful program execution, agile management, and stakeholder collaboration while driving strategic busine...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead technical initiatives as a key contact for product safety engineering, ensuring compliance with standards, conducting tests, and mentoring junior staff while managing multiple projects and suppor...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$75K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing service center operations, managing client accounts, and driving efficiency. Lead a skilled team while ensuring compliance and delivering exceptional service...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $180K *

Lead and coordinate technical workstreams for Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP implementations, ensuring project alignment with business goals, quality standards, and regulatory compliance while collaborating...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$79K - $131K *

Execute laboratory management practices that enhance operational efficiency, maintain equipment, manage inventories, and foster collaboration within R&D, ensuring a safe environment and adherence to q...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Elevate laboratory operations by overseeing phlebotomy functions, ensuring quality control, and providing technical training. Collaborate with staff to maintain compliance and efficiency while managin...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's pioneering innovative solid-form strategies for bRo5 molecules. Leverage your expertise in materials science to drive advanced screening approaches and collaborate across discipline...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by serving as a key technical contact, conducting tests, and ensuring compliance with safety standards while managing multiple projects and preparing certification reports in a collab...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$155K - $175K *

Lead the charge in establishing and enhancing a compliant calibration program, ensuring operational excellence in metrology for manufacturing and laboratory systems while collaborating with cross-func...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$146K - $198K *

Elevate laboratory operations by managing a dynamic team, ensuring compliance, and driving quality improvements to deliver timely, accurate testing that supports critical patient care across various d...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$117K - $152K *

Drive operational excellence in clinical laboratory management, ensuring quality, compliance, and team development. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance processes, foster talent, and maintain acc...

Reposted 6 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing molecular workflows, ensuring high-quality next-generation sequencing data, and maintaining compliance while mentoring junior staff in a fast-paced environmen...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Champion innovation by leading fermentation processes and enhancing team expertise through technical standards and continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring reliable production and operational exce...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

Champion product safety by leveraging expertise in IEC standards. Collaborate with engineers and clients to ensure compliance, manage projects, and support business growth. Drive quality and maintain...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Engage in a dynamic leadership role managing outpatient clinic operations, ensuring high-quality patient care and efficient financial performance while collaborating with medical and community partner...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

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.