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How much do virtual lab manager jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 18, 2026, the average yearly pay for virtual lab manager in California is $90,756.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $69,100.00 and $109,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Virtual Lab Manager?

A Virtual Lab Manager is a professional responsible for overseeing and maintaining online laboratory environments used for education, training, or research. They ensure that virtual labs run smoothly, provide technical support, and help develop or implement new experiments or simulations. Virtual Lab Managers often coordinate with educators, IT staff, and students to facilitate remote access and manage lab resources. Their role is crucial in enabling hands-on learning experiences without the need for physical lab space.

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

To thrive as a Virtual Lab Manager, you need expertise in laboratory operations, digital lab platforms, and a strong background in science or engineering, often supported by a relevant degree. Familiarity with lab management software, remote collaboration tools, and data management systems is typically required. Strong organizational skills, effective communication, and the ability to lead remote teams are crucial soft skills for this role. These abilities ensure smooth virtual lab operations, maintain data integrity, and facilitate effective teamwork in a digitally-driven environment.

How does a Virtual Lab Manager typically collaborate with remote teams and stakeholders to ensure smooth lab operations?

A Virtual Lab Manager regularly coordinates with researchers, IT staff, and project managers through video conferences, project management tools, and instant messaging platforms. They facilitate scheduling, oversee experiment workflows, and resolve technical issues to maintain seamless lab operations. Effective communication skills are essential, as the role often involves training users, documenting procedures, and aligning virtual lab resources to meet research objectives. Successful Virtual Lab Managers foster a collaborative remote environment to support productivity and innovation across geographically dispersed teams.
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Infographic showing various Virtual Lab Manager job openings in California as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 67% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 16% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $90,756 per year, or $43.6 per hour.
Account Manager - Life Sciences

Account Manager - Life Sciences

Zymo Research Corporation

Irvine, CA • On-site, Remote

$100K - $120K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

Job Summary:
Zymo Research is looking for a dynamic individual to join our team! Zymo Research is seeking highly motivated, field-based Account Managers to drive growth within defined geographic regions. These individuals will be responsible for both hunting new opportunities and nurturing long-term customer relationships, engaging directly with academic, government, biotech, and pharmaceutical researchers. Candidates must reside in their assigned territory to ensure close customer interaction and territory coverage.
We are looking for professionals who can speak scientist-to-scientist, not just salespeople. Ideal candidates bring direct laboratory experience and the ability to translate scientific needs into practical solutions using Zymo's technologies.
Join us in making a meaningful impact!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Territory Management & Growth
  • Develop and execute a territory sales plan to achieve or exceed revenue targets, balancing new account acquisition with expansion of existing accounts.

Customer Engagement
  • Actively build and nurture relationships with key scientists, lab managers, and procurement stakeholders through in-person visits, seminars, and virtual interactions.

Scientific Consultation
  • Serve as a trusted advisor by leveraging personal lab experience to understand experimental workflows and position Zymo Research's products as solutions.

Opportunity Development
  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities, including emerging labs, startups, and key accounts in biotech, pharma, and academia.

Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Partner with Marketing, Product Management, and Technical Support teams to deliver value-added solutions, customer training, and market feedback.

Skills and Attributes
  • Strong scientific communication skills; ability to converse at a peer level with researchers.
  • Proven track record of building customer relationships and driving sales results.
  • Self-motivated, proactive, and organized with excellent time management.
  • Willingness to travel extensively within assigned territory.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset: equally comfortable hunting new business and nurturing long-term accounts.

Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or related field required.
  • Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) preferred
  • Hands-on laboratory experience in molecular biology, genomics, or related areas is required.
  • Prior commercial sales or business development experience in life sciences is strongly preferred.
  • Experience working in a research lab at a life science company is highly desirable.

About Us:
Since its inception in 1994, Zymo Research has been proudly serving the scientific community by providing innovative, reliable, and high-quality research tools and products. Whether it's DNA, RNA, epigenetics, microbiomics, protein, or yeast-based research, our philosophy remains the same: To provide the highest quality products in the industry while ensuring they are both simple to use and reliable in their performance.
Recognized as a Top Workplace by the Orange County Register in 2021, 2022, and named a Top Workplace USA in 2023, Zymo Research continues to be a vibrant community where employees thrive, feel connected, and are inspired by their work. If you are passionate about contributing to scientific advancement and want to be part of an exceptional team in a dynamic, growing company, we'd love to hear from you!
Compensation, Benefits, and Perks:
The estimated base compensation range for this position is $85,000 to $120,000 at the time of posting. Actual compensation details will be provided in writing at the time of offer, if applicable, and is based on several factors we believe fairly and accurately impact compensation, including geographic location, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other job permitted factors.
Zymo Research also offers competitive benefits and perks including:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Coverages
  • EAP Sessions
  • Vacation Time plus Company Holidays
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Generous 401(K) with matching
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • Competitive commission plan
  • Company provided monthly car allowance

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:
Zymo Research welcomes candidates of all backgrounds. These include sex, age, color, race, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical & mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other protected status as defined by federal, state, or local law.
Location:
Hybrid/Remote - Zymo Research
Disclaimer: At Zymo, we take the integrity of our hiring process seriously. Please be aware of fraudulent recruitment activities that may use our name to deceive job seekers. We will never ask for payment, sensitive personal information, or financial details during the recruitment process.
All legitimate communications will come from an official Zymo or TriNet Hiring email address. If you are contacted by anyone claiming to represent us using a free email service (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or asking for payment, please treat this as fraudulent and report it immediately to jobs@zymoresearch.com

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