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Transcat, Inc.

Production Manager

Charlotte, NC · On-site

... Lab Administrator, and Sales to meet on-site commitments while maintinaining depot demand. • Review and provide preliminary approval of capital and purchase requests. • Administer compliance with ...

Transcat, Inc.

Production Manager

Charlotte, NC · On-site

Partner with on-site coordinator, Lab Administrator, and Sales to meet on-site commitments while maintinaining depot demand. Review and provide preliminary approval of capital and purchase requests.

Transcat, Inc.

Production Manager

Charlotte, NC · On-site

... Lab Administrator, and Sales to meet on-site commitments while maintinaining depot demand. · Review and provide preliminary approval of capital and purchase requests. · Administer compliance with ...

Saalex

Systems Administrator

Lexington Park, MD · On-site

$90K - $135K/yr

Position Overview The Systems Administrator will support lab infrastructure, cybersecurity, and system integration efforts across physical and virtual environments. This role plays a key part in ...

Saalex

Systems Administrator

Lexington Park, MD · On-site

$90K - $135K/yr

Position Overview The Systems Administrator will support lab infrastructure, cybersecurity, and system integration efforts across physical and virtual environments. This role plays a key part in ...

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Saalex

Systems Administrator

Lexington Park, MD · On-site

$90K - $135K/yr

Position Overview The Systems Administrator will support lab infrastructure, cybersecurity, and system integration efforts across physical and virtual environments. This role plays a key part in ...

Transcat, Inc.

Production Manager

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$73K - $109K/yr

... Lab Administrator, and Sales to meet on-site commitments while maintinaining depot demand. · Review and provide preliminary approval of capital and purchase requests. · Administer compliance with ...

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APEX DENTAL LABORATORY GROUP LLC

Admin

Greensboro, NC · On-site

$16 - $18/hr

The Dental Lab Admin Assistant will be able to provide administrative support in the lab to ensure proper recording and processing of cases coming in and out of the office as well as documenting ...

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How much do lab administrator jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for lab administrator in the United States is $14.80, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.18 and $17.55 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are Lab Administrators?

Lab Administrators are professionals responsible for managing the daily operations of laboratories. Their duties typically include maintaining equipment, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, managing inventory, scheduling lab activities, and supporting researchers or students. Lab Administrators play a key role in ensuring the smooth functioning of the lab environment so that experiments and projects can be conducted efficiently and safely. They may also be involved in budgeting, procurement, and staff training, depending on the size and type of the laboratory.

What is the difference between Lab Administrator vs Lab Technician?

AspectLab AdministratorLab Technician
CredentialsTypically requires a bachelor's degree in science or related field; certifications varyUsually requires an associate degree or certification in laboratory techniques
Work EnvironmentOversees lab operations, manages staff, ensures compliancePerforms tests, prepares samples, maintains equipment
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in healthcare, research, and industrial labs for administrative rolesCommon in clinical, research, and industrial labs for technical tasks

The main difference is that Lab Administrators focus on managing lab operations and staff, while Lab Technicians perform the hands-on testing and sample analysis. Both roles are essential in laboratory settings, but they differ in responsibilities and required credentials.

What are some typical challenges a Lab Administrator might face when balancing equipment maintenance with supporting multiple research teams?

Lab Administrators often juggle competing priorities, such as ensuring equipment is properly maintained while also assisting various research teams with their specific needs. Unexpected equipment malfunctions, tight project deadlines, and coordinating usage schedules can all present challenges. Effective communication and proactive scheduling are essential to minimize downtime and ensure all teams have access to the resources they need. Building strong relationships with researchers and technicians also helps anticipate issues before they become obstacles.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Lab Administrator, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Lab Administrator, you need a background in laboratory science or management, strong organizational skills, and experience with lab operations. Familiarity with laboratory information management systems (LIMS), safety protocols, and relevant certifications like CLIA or OSHA are typically required. Excellent communication, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities help in managing staff, resources, and compliance. These skills ensure efficient lab operations, regulatory adherence, and a safe, productive environment.
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Infographic showing various Lab Administrator job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 11% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $30,776 per year, or $14.8 per hour.
IT Lead/Sr. Lab Systems Administrator

IT Lead/Sr. Lab Systems Administrator

Navtech, Inc.

Chestnut Ridge, NY • On-site

$87K - $118K/yr

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Job Description:
Job Title: IT Lead/Sr. Lab Systems Administrator
Job Location: Mostly On-site (Chestnut Ridge, NY) with some flexibility for remote (1-2 days offsite)
Position type: 6 Months Contract (Feasible for Extension every 6 months)
Job Description:
  • The IT Lead/Sr. Lab Systems Administrator will be responsible for delivering and maintaining Quality Lab System technology solutions. This includes new capabilities along with enhancements and operational updates to the existing suite of applications. The position is a key role in Global chromatography system strategy, which centers on harmonizing and standardizing technical capabilities across all sites. The efforts associated with this strategy will span multiple years, and will evolve beyond the initial 3-year plan based on the company's long term strategy. In additional the role will also perform daily responsibilities including technical administrative ensuring the lab applications function as intended, and when needed deliver modifications that ensure alignment with the broader enterprise technology standards and landscape. The primary lab application is Waters Empower, but there are additional stand-alone and networked solutions.
  • The IT Lead/Sr. Lab Systems Administrator will be customer focused and expected to build strong relationships with internal business customers. Through those relationships will understand business area, items of importance, and ensure that operations and deliverables align to intended outcomes.
  • The IT Lead/Sr. Lab Systems Administrator will work collaboratively across IT and the business unit to deliver results while also fitting in company's Technology strategic framework.
  • All incumbents are responsible for following applicable Division & Company policies and procedures.
  • Scope of Authority - span of control (work unit, site, department, division, etc.), monetary value of budget/spend authority (capital, operating, etc.), P&L responsibility, etc.

Key Accountabilities - key outcomes/deliverables, the major responsibilities, and % of time
Accountability
Responsibilities
% of Time
Delivering Results
Responsible for delivering on solutions identified by management. Expected to lead efforts in a manner that flawlessly execute against goals and objectives. This includes doing both the project management and technology implementations.
45%
Operations
Maintain current technology offerings. Ensure that the overall health and performance is working to the desired level (as identified by management). Embrace the principle of "continuous improvement" identifying and proposing opportunities to improve the overall cost structure, quality, cycle time, capabilities.
25%
Customer Facing
Engage with business and understand business practices and policies. Identify technological capabilities that enable, enhance business outcomes. Document requirements, and translate in to technology process and associated tools. Define data requirements.
20%
IT Processes
Responsible for delivering, participating in required departmental activities including, but not necessarily limited to:
  • IT Project management processes
  • IT Change Control
  • Other required department or company procedures

10%
Total
100%
Qualifications & Education & Experience:
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Approximate experience or equivalent knowledge and skills necessary to satisfactorily perform the position responsibilities
  • 7+ years technology role experience
  • 5+ years of technology experience in a pharmaceutical environment

Knowledge:
  • Proficiency in a body of information required for the job e.g. knowledge of FDA regulations, GMP/GLP/GCP, Lean Manufacturing, Six-Sigma, etc.
  • Project Management; leading projects and using standard project mgmt tools
  • Working in GxP environments
  • Working with GxP QC Lab technology

Skills & Abilities:
  • Often referred to as "competencies", leadership attributes, skills, abilities or behaviors that may be enterprise, functional or job specific e.g. coaching, negotiation, calibration, technical writing, etc
  • Strong, deep IT experience with proven track record in delivering and operating technological solutions. Skills required, include:
  • Must have experience in Waters - Empower Administration.
  • Experience with QC and R&D Lab Systems.
  • Experience with Computer System Validation.
  • Experience in SDLC activities Client-server environments & hosted solutions.
  • Application Support and Administration. Application Support Models.
  • Customer engagement / focus skills
  • Strong Project Management, Communication & Problem solving skills
  • Demonstrated capacity for learning, applying new technologies

Best Regards,
Kevin Smith | PH: 224-296-3545 | *************
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Industry

Civil engineering construction

Company size

11 - 50 Employees

Headquarters location

New Bloomfield, PA, US

Year founded

1996

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