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Manager Lab Operations Jobs in Illinois (NOW HIRING)

Dosimetry Lab Operations Manager Location: Glenwood, Illinois Job Type: Full-Time Job Summary: Are you a strategic leader with a passion for dosimetry, lab operations, and continuous improvement? As ...

Role Description We are seeking a Senior Lab Operations Lead to own the day-to-day management and scaling of Until Labs' research facilities. This role is responsible for ensuring that a large ...

R&D Lab Manager University of Illinois Research Park (Urbana Champaign, IL) Who We Are ... This role owns day-to-day lab operations and capability (equipment readiness, materials, safety ...

Responsibilities: Assist with sample movement and tracking throughout the laboratory Manage working ... Lab Operations Associate Mon-Thurs 7a-5:30p Asset Archivist Wed-Sat 1p-11:30p Asset Archivist Tues ...

Responsibilities: • Assist with sample movement and tracking throughout the laboratory • Manage ... Lab Operations Associate Mon-Thurs 7a-5:30p Asset Archivist Wed-Sat 1p-11:30p Asset Archivist Tues ...

Lab Technician

Saint Charles, IL · On-site

$54K - $62K/yr

Ensure proper operation of lab equipment during trials. * Clean, disassemble, and maintain lab equipment according to management procedures (e.g., lockout and clean-down procedures). Sample ...

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How much do manager lab operations jobs pay per year?

As of May 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for manager lab operations in Illinois is $61,491.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $39,700.00 and $75,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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

To thrive as a Manager Lab Operations, you need a solid background in laboratory science, operational management, and quality assurance, usually supported by a relevant science degree and experience in lab supervision. Familiarity with laboratory information management systems (LIMS), regulatory compliance standards (such as CLIA or CAP), and process improvement methodologies is crucial. Strong leadership, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills help foster team performance and ensure smooth lab operations. These competencies are vital for maintaining safety, regulatory compliance, and efficiency in high-stakes laboratory environments.

What are some common challenges faced by a Manager Lab Operations, and how can they be addressed?

Managers of Lab Operations often face challenges such as balancing resource allocation, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintaining high-quality standards across multiple projects. Effective communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams, such as quality assurance, research staff, and safety officers, are vital for resolving issues quickly. Implementing robust process documentation and regular training sessions can help address these challenges and foster a culture of continuous improvement within the lab setting.

What are Manager Lab Operations?

A Manager Lab Operations is responsible for overseeing the daily activities and overall functioning of a laboratory. They ensure that lab processes run smoothly, manage staff, maintain safety standards, and handle budgeting and resource allocation. Their role often includes implementing policies, streamlining workflows, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Effective communication and leadership skills are essential in this role, as they coordinate with scientists, technicians, and administrative personnel.
What are the most commonly searched types of Lab Operations jobs in Illinois? The most popular types of Lab Operations jobs in Illinois are:
What cities in Illinois are hiring for Manager Lab Operations jobs? Cities in Illinois with the most Manager Lab Operations job openings:
Infographic showing various Manager Lab Operations job openings in Illinois as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 5% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $61,491 per year, or $29.6 per hour.

Program Manager - Lab Operations

Rush Oak Park

Chicago, IL

$104.31K - $169.77K/yr

Full-time

Posted 25 days ago


Job description

Location: 1620 W Harrison St, Chicago, Illinois 60612

Business Unit: Rush University System for Health

Department: Rush Medical Lab Administration

Work Type: Full-Time - 40 Hours per week (1. 0 FTE)

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www. rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

Pay Range: $104,312 - $169,770 per year

Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary:
The Program Manager will lead a collection of project implementations, providing program-level oversight to cross-functional teams, ensuring that individual initiatives within the program are aligned, successful, and on track to delivery intended outcomes and value. The Program Manager will provide tactical leadership and guidance to project managers and operational/technical project team members, ensuring that roles are clearly defined, scope/schedule/budget/value remain on track, and that the RUSH execution model is well adopted and optimized within each team. The Program Manager will work under the guidance of the System TMO Director and will partner with other operational, clinical and technology leaders to ensure that teams are successful and that organizational best practices are consistently applied. The role will also support operational leaders along with the System TMO in planning and executing organizational transformation plans related to Rush’s strategic goals.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
•Bachelor's Degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
•At least five (5) years of experience in healthcare, management consulting, strategy, or related fields; may also be in a technology company, in a strategy/growth/product role.
•At least 3 years in large scale program and/or project management experience overseeing enterprise implementations preferably within a health system.
•Requires expert, demonstrated knowledge of project management principles, theories, and concepts.
•Requires ability to assess systemwide needs for products and design services to meet those needs.
•Working knowledge of related initiatives and an understanding the impact on the organization of such initiatives.
•Demonstrated attention to detail. Demonstrated ability to determine relevance and prioritize tasks.
•Demonstrated effective writing and communications skills.
•Experience in healthcare, product development, strategy, or related field.
•Agile scrum experience highly preferred.
•Attention to detail; ability to track and communicate work at multiple levels of granularity.
•Intellectual curiosity and strong critical thinking skills with ability to synthesize disparate sources of data.
•Entrepreneurial spirit and drive. Willingness to take risks, to advocate for new ideas, coupled with a commitment to measurement and accountability.
•Strong persuasion and negotiations skills, and the ability to engage, challenge and influence one's thinking to effect change throughout an organization.
•Commitment to the highest ethical and professional standards; personal and professional integrity above reproach
•Strong knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint, Word and Excel.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
•Experience leading a team of technology professionals.
•Hospital, ambulatory, or medical center operations experience.
•Strong knowledge of definitions and uses of data, financial and reporting systems, information flow, and data architecture. Competency in query functions and language, and basic data modeling.
•Project Management Professional (PMP)/Scrum Master certification.
Physical Demands:
Competencies:
•Knowledge of all aspects of computing and communications including hardware infrastructure, networking, software, operations, and disaster recovery.
•Understands how projects relate to other business strategies and initiatives.
•Understands the cost impact of projects, project tracking tools, and metrics.
Disclaimer: The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

Responsibilities:
•Manages one or more rapidly evolving system implementation programs that are aligned with the RUSH strategy and roadmap. Ensures that execution is planned, managed, and executed in a highly consumer/user-centric fashion, per RUSH’s system TMO initiative delivery standards.
•Provides day to day oversight of multiple delivery teams comprising the assigned program, ensuring resources are adequately assigned, roles and priorities are aligned, and teams are delivering on their assigned responsibilities.
•Ensures progress and value tracking are performed for projects/initiatives within the assigned program and reports progress/value up to the relevant portfolio or executive leaders.
•Supports the System TMO Director and executive leadership team in preparing program status updates, identifying, and escalating issues/risks, and engaging RUSH leaders in change management.
•Prepare and present program-level updates to the executive sponsor and other impacted stakeholders.
•Supports the System TMO Director and executive leadership team in planning and execution of the systemwide strategic planning and delivery of identified system initiatives.
•Facilitates collaborative working relationships across multidisciplinary project teams and resources, including IS, operations, analytics, legal/compliance, and other key stakeholders.
•Ensures RUSH standard methodologies are well adopted within the assigned program and project teams.
•Empowers execution teams and resources to identify and implement improvements within the methodology and incorporating those improvements back into the RUSH PMO toolkit.
•Contributes to the design and continuous improvement of the RUSH delivery oversight and execution model, identifying and incorporating improvements across teams.
•Partners with operational and clinical leaders in change management planning and execution in support of the assigned program.
•Manages initiatives, customer expectations and business priorities within the assigned program.
•Collaborates with business partners to provide advice on metrics, tools, and outcomes models for assigned program and projects
•Contributes to a motivated work environment by working effectively to achieve common goals

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.