Laboratory Operations Manager

Job Title: Laboratory Operations (LabOps) Project Manager

Type: W2 contract starting 18-months, extendable with potential to be hired on FTE down the road based on performance and business needAl

location: Full-Time (40-hours per week)

Location: On-site in Foster City, CAPay: $60-75 /hour based on

experience

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K match, etc. available through Planet Pharma

Summary:The LabOps Project Manager will oversee projects pertaining to the purchase, installation, and qualification of new analytical instrumentation, equipment, and software.This individual will work with project teams consisting of cross-functional team members from metrology, validation, quality control, analytical, quality assurance, and facilities operations to ensure efficient completion of these laboratory-based projects.Additional projects may also include process-improvements related to lab functions.

Essential Job

Responsibilities:Manage laboratory operations projects: including the installation of new analytical instruments and equipment, new software, re

locations, and process improvementsWork closely with Quality Control (QC) and Analytical Development and Operations (ADO) personnel to determine laboratory needs and user

requirementsEnsure timely procurement of purchases by obtaining and reviewing quotes, facilitating WOs and POs, and following-up on shipping & delivery statusFacilitate the demonstration of new laboratory systems as neededTeam-up with Facilities Operations in site planning and preparation for instrument installations, including site assessments and communicating engineering/utility

requirementsCollaborate with validation team members during qualification activities for GMP systemsReview documents pertaining to system implementations, including installation

requirements, protocols, procedures, work instructions, and guidelinesProduce critical project documentation, including timelines in Microsoft Project, project charters, WBS, Teams communications, status update e-mails, PowerPoint presentations, lessons learned, etc.Communicate project

requirements, goals, and timelines effectively via weekly project and team meetingsAssist in key project decision making effortsPresent project summaries and status updates to large groups through PowerPoint and verbal communicationOrganize meetings with vendors and the Vendor Service Team as neededApply knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) concepts when applicable

Job #605476