Manager, Lab Operations, R&d

1 month ago


Vancouver, Canada STEMCELL Technologies Full time

**Job Description Summary**:
Want to use your people management and critical thinking skills in the fast paced environment of Canada’s largest biotech company? As Manager, Lab Operations you will provide leadership support for our Research and Development (R&D) lab function and team. Our lab management team is responsible for the delivery of lab safety and training curriculum and day to day administration of common supplies and lab equipment for our R&D department labs.

You will work collaboratively with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to deliver a safe, scalable, high performing scientific lab operations facility for STEMCELL's R&D lab users.

**Duties and Responsibilities**
- Lead and manage a team of lab operation managers and associates, report to the R&D Senior Leadership Committee on the laboratory operational effectiveness and execution of projects and goals, and work in close partnership with Corporate EH&S, Facilities, and R&D scientists to develop solutions for daily lab operations
- Direct lab operation training programs, processes, and procedures to improve efficiency, quality, safety, and service in order to ensure adherence of all required lab safety procedures, protocols, and maintenance tasks and compliance of Quality Management Systems (eQMS)
- Responsible for day-to-day lab operational activities, including shared lab budgets, support of the CAPEX program, and inventory of reagents, consumables, and other lab supplies
- Oversee lab operation risk identification and mitigation support for operational issues, and lead change management activities
- Accountable for the procurement, maintenance, and repair of laboratory equipment, including daily upkeep, routine quality control and troubleshooting, and scheduling of preventative maintenance, as well as administering the electronic data management systems

**Knowledge and Qualifications**
- BSc or MSc in Life Sciences with 7-10+ years of relevant experience in a similar role within the Biotechnology industry required
- 4+ years of leading and managing a team in a lab-based function and team essential, with practical knowledge of change management practices and project management principles highly desirable
- Comprehensive understanding of laboratory regulatory standards (such as Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)) and compliance requirements (such as Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), and International Organization Standardization (ISO), within a laboratory environment is needed, as is familiarity with CAPEX and budget accountability
- Extensive experience purchasing equipment, supplies, and consumables within a laboratory environment required
- Experience in the development of laboratory SOPs, risk management strategies, and lab user training content will be useful

**#Non-bench #LI-Onsite #LI-AM1***

STEMCELL Technologies is a privately owned, Vancouver-based biotechnology company that helps power leading-edge life science research around the world. Driven by our love of science and passion for quality, we are a company of Scientists Helping Scientists—standing by our customers to provide the outstanding products, technical support, and training they need to advance their research. Scientists performing stem cell, immunology, cancer, regenerative medicine, and cellular therapy research are among those who rely on our cell culture media, cell separation products, instruments, accessory products, and services. Through our many regional offices, as well as our distribution centers in Vancouver, Seattle, Grenoble, and Singapore, we deliver our innovative, specialized products to more than 100 countries. With over 2300 employees globally, most with scientific or engineering degrees, STEMCELL is proud to be the largest biotechnology employer in Canada.

This is an opportunity to work with highly motivated colleagues in a science-oriented, creative, and dynamic environment. We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and meaningful career development opportunities.

STEMCELL is well recognized for exceptional leadership and business practices. We are one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies and operate an ISO 14001-certified environmental management system to measure and reduce our environmental impact.

As an equal opportunity employer, STEMCELL is dedicated to ensuring that every employee feels safe, valued, and respected for who they are. We know that scientific progress and innovation occur when diverse, creative minds come together and we are committed to nurturing a culture of inclusivity and belonging. STEMCELL enforces a zero-tolerance policy for any form of discrimination. Selection decisions are solely based on job-related factors.

The annual base salary for this job ranges from:
$95,200.00 - $142,800.00

STEMCELL determines an individual’s pay within the range based on multiple factors including experience, education, job-related skills, and equity within the team or organization. For jobs that are eligible for sal


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