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Lornamead

Quality Laboratory Manager

Tonawanda, NY · On-site

$85K - $95K/yr

Lornamead is currently seeking a Quality Laboratory Manager to join our team! Lornamead Products ... Evaluate, qualify, and routinely audit contract laboratories to ensure continued technical ...

Manhattanville University

Laboratory Manager

Purchase, NY · On-site

$27.77/hr

Laboratory Manager Department: Natural Science, Math, & Computing, SAS Reports to: NSMC Division ... Handle the maintenance and supervision of laboratory equipment and service contract quotes. Be on ...

Manhattanville University

Laboratory Manager

Purchase, NY · On-site

$27.77/hr

Laboratory Manager Department: Natural Science, Math, & Computing, SAS Reports to: NSMC Division ... Handle the maintenance and supervision of laboratory equipment and service contract quotes. Be on ...

Kedrion S.p.A.

Laboratory Manager

Amherst, NY · On-site

Contract Duration: Permanent Hiring Pay Range Min: 96,280 Hiring Pay Range Max: 144,420 Laboratory Manager KEDPLASMA is a subsidiary of Kedrion Biopharma Inc. KEDPLASMA specializes in the collection ...

FILLMORE COUNTY HOSPITAL

Laboratory Manager

Geneva, NE · On-site

Manages the operations of the Laboratory, and as such is responsible for assuring continual, timely ... Sets up lab equipment including scheduling manufacturer training and maintaining service contracts ...

Nemera

Laboratory Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site

... and contract manufacturing. Nemera's manufacturing sites are located in the US, France, Germany ... The Lab Manager oversees the daily operations of a laboratory to ensure a safe, efficient, and ...

florrent

Laboratory Manager

Northampton, MA · On-site

Manage vendor relationships and negotiate maintenance contracts; coordinate equipment installations ... Strong knowledge of laboratory safety protocols and best practices * Experience with equipment ...

FILLMORE COUNTY HOSPITAL

Laboratory Manager

Geneva, NE · On-site

Manages the operations of the Laboratory, and as such is responsible for assuring continual, timely ... Sets up lab equipment including scheduling manufacturer training and maintaining service contracts ...

Nemera

Laboratory Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site

$110K - $130K/yr

... and contract manufacturing. Nemera's manufacturing sites are located in the US, France, Germany ... The Lab Manager oversees the daily operations of a laboratory to ensure a safe, efficient, and ...

Nemera

Laboratory Manager

Chicago, IL

$110K - $130K/yr

... and contract manufacturing. Nemera's manufacturing sites are located in the US, France, Germany ... The Lab Manager oversees the daily operations of a laboratory to ensure a safe, efficient, and ...

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As of Aug 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract laboratory manager in the United States is $91,960.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $70,000.00 and $111,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contract Laboratory Manager vs Laboratory Technician?

AspectContract Laboratory ManagerLaboratory Technician
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in science or related field; management experienceAssociate's degree or certification in laboratory techniques
Work EnvironmentOffice and laboratory settings, overseeing projectsLaboratory bench work, sample preparation
Employer & Industry UsageResearch labs, environmental testing, pharmaceuticalsQuality control, research, clinical labs
Common Search & ComparisonManagement, project oversight, client coordinationSample analysis, data recording, technical procedures

The Contract Laboratory Manager focuses on overseeing laboratory operations, managing projects, and coordinating with clients, requiring management skills and relevant degrees. In contrast, Laboratory Technicians perform hands-on testing and sample analysis under supervision. Both roles are essential in laboratory settings but differ significantly in responsibilities and qualifications.

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Infographic showing various Contract Laboratory Manager job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $91,960 per year, or $44.2 per hour.

Quality Laboratory Manager

Lornamead

Tonawanda, NY • On-site

$85K - $95K/yr

Full-time

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Job description

Lornamead is currently seeking a Quality Laboratory Manager to join our team!


Lornamead Products, headquartered in Tonawanda, NY, manufactures and supplies, hair care, skin care, oral care, and bath products in America. The company offers toothpastes, teeth whitening products and oral analgesics for drug chains, and national food retailers.


Your Challenge

The Quality Laboratory Manager is responsible for the overall management, leadership, and compliance of the analytical laboratory supporting OTC drug and cosmetic manufacturing operations. This position ensures laboratory activities comply with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), FDA regulations, MoCRA requirements, ANSI 455-3/455-4, ISO 22716, and internal quality system requirements. The role directs laboratory personnel, oversees testing, data integrity, method validation, investigations, and supports regulatory inspections.

  • Lead and manage all analytical laboratory operations, personnel, budgets, resource planning, and succession planning to support business and quality objectives.
  • Direct testing of raw materials, packaging components, in-process materials, finished products, stability samples, water systems, retains, and contract laboratory activities.
  • Ensure laboratory compliance with FDA cGMP (21 CFR Parts 210/211), MoCRA, ANSI 455-3/455-4, ISO 22716, ALCOA+ Data Integrity principles, and applicable compendial and customer requirements.
  • Manage the laboratory Quality Management System, including SOPs, specifications, test methods, Certificates of Analysis, Change Controls, Deviations, CAPAs, OOS/OOT investigations, risk assessments, and laboratory documentation.
  • Oversee analytical method development, validation, verification, transfer, revalidation, and continuous improvement to ensure reliable and compliant testing.
  • Manage laboratory equipment throughout its lifecycle, including qualification, calibration, preventive maintenance, and replacement planning.
  • Direct the stability program, including protocol management, sample scheduling, chamber qualification, trend analysis, and shelf-life/expiration dating support.
  • Lead technical investigations, troubleshoot laboratory and manufacturing issues, and provide analytical support for formulation development, scale-up, process improvements, and product quality initiatives.
  • Evaluate, qualify, and routinely audit contract laboratories to ensure continued technical competence and regulatory compliance.
  • Support new product development by developing analytical methods, evaluating new technologies and instrumentation, and providing technical solutions that meet business objectives.
  • Represent the laboratory during FDA inspections, customer audits, certification audits, and regulatory interactions, ensuring timely and effective responses.
  • Drive continuous improvement through laboratory automation, LIMS implementation, KPI monitoring, operational excellence initiatives, and employee training and development.


Qualifications

  • Degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences or related scientific discipline.
  • Ability to perform, at a minimum, FTIR, HPLC, GC, titration, viscosity, pH, specific gravity, and ion selective electrode analyses. Performs limited troubleshooting and calibration of instruments.
  • Effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and auditors.
  • Deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, musical notes, etc.).
  • Prioritize workload to ensure all turnaround times are met.
  • Prepare and review written technical reports. Write reports, summaries, and protocols regarding experiments.
  • Performing tests in a laboratory environment can include analysis, assembling and disassembling, and attempting destruction or chemical variations of products to ensure quality. Results are then reported to help improve manufacturing processes.
  • Responsible for performing a wide variety of research laboratory tasks and experiments, making detailed observations, analyzing data, and interpreting results.
  • Maintains laboratory equipment and inventory levels for laboratory supplies.
  • Maintains familiarity with current scientific literature and contributes to the process of a project within his or her scientific discipline, as well as investigating, creating, and developing new methods and technologies for project advancement.