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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$95K - $115K *

Transform program management practices by developing governance frameworks, establishing policies, and coaching leaders. Drive efficiency and best practices across the portfolio while enhancing skills...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $150K *

Advance your career by leading Kilo Lab operations, ensuring compliance and efficiency in process development and scale-up. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and maintain hig...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Grow your career with a dynamic leadership role overseeing sales strategies and team development in the Chromatography & Mass Spectrometry sectors, driving revenue growth and customer satisfaction thr...

Texas, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$137K - $189K *

Lead the charge in developing scientific strategies to support regulatory submissions and product validations in the Americas. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and represen...

Colorado, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $195K *

Empower a diverse team to lead water engineering projects, ensuring compliance and strategic growth across regions. Collaborate with leadership to drive initiatives and achieve business goals while me...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$240K - $280K *

Drive the evolution of regulated cloud environments, ensuring compliance while accelerating deployment speed. Lead a distributed team to standardize architectures and streamline operations across AWS...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$240K - $280K *

Join a dynamic team to lead and innovate regulated cloud environments, ensuring compliance and efficiency while managing engineers and optimizing platform deliveries. Shape accredited deployments acro...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$240K - $280K *

Drive innovation in regulated and sovereign environments as you lead a dedicated engineering team to streamline deployments, enhance compliance, and uplift operational practices while balancing regula...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's enhancing our Enterprise Risk Management Framework. Collaborate across the organization to identify, assess, and manage risks while promoting accountability and improving risk manag...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$93K - $183K *

Join us to advance innovative preclinical models for drug discovery. In this collaborative role, you'll integrate cutting-edge technologies and stem cell biology to create scalable, human-relevant mod...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $185K *

Lead the design and optimization of advanced biomedical algorithms, applying expertise in signal processing and software development to tackle complex challenges in noninvasive monitoring technology...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $100K *

Transform facility operations by leading projects, ensuring compliance, and managing daily functions in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Drive the relocation of production while maintaining safety...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Manage a team focused on hazardous waste services, ensuring compliance and safety while overseeing projects and training staff. Play a key role in maintaining environmental standards and delivering ex...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Empower project quality through hands-on leadership, ensuring compliance and safety. Collaborate with teams to enhance construction methods, mentor staff, and conduct audits, all while traveling exten...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Oversee clinical laboratory operations, ensuring quality and compliance while leading personnel and processes. Your expertise will enhance diagnostic functions and uphold standards in laboratory testi...

6 days ago

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

$82K - $126K *

Champion safety and health education by developing curricula and delivering training. Oversee grant initiatives and conduct research to enhance occupational safety standards across diverse industries...

2 weeks ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Drive performance and safety in a fast-paced, multi-shift plant operation. Lead teams in production, budgeting, and continuous improvement while ensuring compliance and maintaining quality standards f...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $100K *

Champion cross-functional projects from initiation to completion, ensuring alignment with business goals. Drive operational improvements, manage resources, and enhance stakeholder communication for su...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading automation design and implementation in manufacturing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational excellence and drive strategic initiatives, ensurin...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$143K - $160K *

Elevate your career by performing critical laboratory analyses to enhance patient care. Collaborate with teams to ensure quality and accuracy in testing, while supervising lab assistants and maintaini...

1 week ago

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

$180K - $256K *

Unlock potential by leading complex technical programs that enhance engineering processes and drive cross-functional collaboration across scientific domains, ensuring alignment and operational excelle...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $105K *

Empower quality in aseptic pharmaceutical processes by leading microbiological systems, ensuring compliance, and optimizing sterility assurance initiatives, all while driving continuous improvement in...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $105K *

Empower your career by providing technical leadership in microbiological quality for aseptic pharmaceutical manufacturing. Oversee vital processes, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and sup...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$73K - $103K *

Transform the future of microbiology by leading a dynamic team, ensuring compliance with GMP standards, and driving quality testing processes for raw materials and products. Foster staff development w...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in optimizing production operations for innovative hardware. Oversee assembly, enhance quality standards, and drive continuous improvement while collaborating with cross-functional tea...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.