Kelly® Science & Clinical is seeking a Laboratory Manager for a direct-hire (permanent) position with a client in the greater Minneapolis, MN area. If you’re passionate about bringing the latest scientific discoveries to life and are ready to take the next step in your career, trust The Experts at Hiring Experts.

Target Salary: $100k-$120k/year

SUMMARY

Responsible for overseeing laboratory operations and maintaining direct contact with the laboratory client base. This position ensures efficient and accurate generation and communication of microbiological and chemical testing results. The Laboratory Manager collaborates closely with the corporate team and delegates responsibilities within the laboratory management team as needed.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise laboratory operations to maintain quality, efficiency, and turnaround time on lab work.

• Ensure timely and accurate responses to customer questions or concerns to uphold high levels of customer service.

• Serve as the hiring manager for the laboratory; oversee personnel reviews and professional development.

• Manage laboratory financials to ensure profitability.

• Ensure ISO 17025 compliance and implementation of the Corporate Quality Management System.

• Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of the laboratory; oversee building and equipment maintenance.

• Implement and uphold the Laboratory Safety Program.

• Supervise non-routine projects per client request and assignments.

• Stay updated on industry trends and maintain technical competence through ongoing education and professional development.

• Conduct periodic audits of laboratory staff to ensure compliance with methods.

• Communicate directly with clients regarding laboratory capabilities, results, pricing, and related topics.

• Travel as required.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Authorized for method verification.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervise and oversee 5 - 20 staff members depending on laboratory volume.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Preferred BS/MS Degree in Microbiology, Chemistry, Food Technology, or related field; technical procedures or governmental regulations preferred or pursuing, or equivalent work experience.

• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

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As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly ® Science & Clinical?

Kelly Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire industry experts just like you. Our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills, interests, and career goals—it’s the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background and education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get your expertise noticed.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.