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Manager Lab Operations Jobs in Minnesota (NOW HIRING)

Biology Lab Manager

Saint Paul, MN · On-site

$42K - $59K/yr

Create highly organized procedures and shift focus quickly to keep operations running smoothly ... The lab manager serves as the OSHA liaison and safety inspector. * Encourage student engagement and ...

Oversee all operations of the Bloomington wet and dry labs, including budget management, equipment, physical space maintenance, and scheduling. * Manage the Bloomington Lab team, ensuring training ...

Oversee all operations of the Bloomington wet and dry labs, including budget management, equipment, physical space maintenance, and scheduling. * Manage the Bloomington Lab team, ensuring training ...

Oversee all operations of the Bloomington wet and dry labs, including budget management, equipment, physical space maintenance, and scheduling. * Manage the Bloomington Lab team, ensuring training ...

Oversee all operations of the Bloomington wet and dry labs, including budget management, equipment, physical space maintenance, and scheduling. * Manage the Bloomington Lab team, ensuring training ...

Lab Technician

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$19.75 - $26.25/hr

... packaging operations, and performing day‑to‑day monitoring, testing, and initial start‑up ... Proficiency in using a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) or similar systems for ...

Lab Technician

Minneapolis, MN

$19.75 - $26.25/hr

... packaging operations, and performing day‑to‑day monitoring, testing, and initial start‑up ... Proficiency in using a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) or similar systems for ...

Lab Technician

Minneapolis, MN

$19.75 - $26.25/hr

The Lab Technician uses instrumental analysis to support blending and packaging operations ... Ability to multi-task and manage multiple samples, tests, and priorities simultaneously. Additional ...

Lead project planning and timing with lab operations, sales, and clients; ensure accurate setup in ... Manage end-to-end project communication and coordination, including status reporting, cross ...

Lead project planning and timing with lab operations, sales, and clients; ensure accurate setup in ... Manage end-to-end project communication and coordination, including status reporting, cross ...

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How much do manager lab operations jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for manager lab operations in Minnesota is $62,150.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40,200.00 and $75,900.00 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 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 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 the most commonly searched types of Lab Operations jobs in Minnesota? The most popular types of Lab Operations jobs in Minnesota are:
Laboratory Technical Manager I

Laboratory Technical Manager I

Steris Corporation

Brooklyn Park, MN • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 7 days ago


STERIS rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 131 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

55th of 880 rated healthcare providers


Job description

Position Summary
This role serves as a strategic partner to Quality, ensuring laboratory compliance, technical excellence, and continuous improvement across regional laboratory operations. The position will develop and lead a team of Scientific Analysts with a strong focus on compliance. The role is responsible for supporting laboratory process audits, technical assessments, proficiency testing programs and driving appropriate corrective actions. It evaluates standards across regional laboratories, identifies gaps, and ensures timely closure through collaboration with the global technical team, laboratory operations and cross-functional stakeholders.
A key aspect of the role includes monitoring and trending critical quality indicators such as out-of-specification results (OOS), nonconformances (NCs), change controls (CCs), deviations, and CAPAs. The position drives data-based insights and improvement initiatives in partnership with Lab Operations and quality.
The role also contributes to global harmonization initiatives, supports Customer and regulatory audits, and facilitates onboarding of new analytical technologies and services.
The position acts as a technical escalation point, supports Customer discussions, and represents the organization through external presentations and knowledge-sharing forums. It also plays a critical role in developing team capabilities by promoting technical growth, establishing best practices for method design and validation, and leading development programs such as trade-a-tech and technical learning initiatives.
Overall, this position is pivotal in strengthening compliance, enhancing technical capabilities, improving Customer experience, and driving a culture of continuous learning and operational excellence across the laboratory network.
What You'll Do as a Laboratory Technical Manager I
  • Assure compliance
    • Lead team of Scientific Analysts with compliance focus
    • Responsible for coordination of lab process audits, with Quality, and technical assessments
    • Responsible for coordination of proficiency testing, directing actions/improvements when appropriate
    • Evaluate standards gap analysis for regional labs and close the gaps
    • Evaluate trends in critical data and collaborate with lab ops for improvements. Manages Devs, CNs, NCs, CAPAs associated
    • Monitor OOS's, NC's and CC's for all labs, evaluating trends and directing action, when applicable
    • Participate in harmonization activities, collaborating with lab ops to assure appropriate representation
    • Supports Customer and Regulatory audits, where appropriate.
    • Facilitates the onboarding of new analytical/technical equipment or services
    • Supports global laboratory technical assessments
  • Customer Experience
    • Escalation point for Technical Customer discussions
    • Presentations at webinars, seminars, etc., as appropriate, identifying and coaching others within the team
  • Employee Technical growth
    • Establish and maintain best practices for test method design for Customer product test method validations
    • Facilitate the trade-a-tech program
    • Sustain Lunch and Learn program with technical content, leveraging site resources
    • Work with global technical on local representation on industry organizations

The Experience, Skills, and Abilities Needed
  • Bachelor's Degree.
  • 5 years of experience in a Laboratory or medical device industry.
  • 3 years of experience in a leadership role.

What STERIS Offers
We value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, well-being, and financial future.
Here is just a brief overview of what we offer:
  • Market Competitive Pay
  • Extensive Paid Time Off and (9) added holidays
  • Excellent Healthcare, Dental and Vision Benefits
  • Long/Short Term disability coverage
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Maternity & Paternal Leave
  • Additional add-on benefits/discounts for programs such as Pet Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement and continued educations programs
  • Excellent opportunities for advancement and stable long-term career

Pay range for this opportunity is $90,000 - $115,000. This position is eligible for bonus participation.
Minimum pay rates offered will comply with county/city minimums, if higher than range listed. Pay rates are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to local labor market costs, years of relevant experience, education, professional certifications, foreign language fluency, etc.
STERIS offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits portfolio. Click here for a complete list of benefits: STERIS Benefits
Open until position is filled.
STERIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to ensure that persons are recruited, hired, trained, transferred and promoted in all job groups regardless of race, color, religion, age, disability, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state or local law. We are not only committed to this policy by our status as a federal government contractor, but also we are strongly bound by the principle of equal employment opportunity.

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