Lab Manager

Laboratory Manager

We are seeking a skilled and experienced individual to fill a laboratory management position. This role requires demonstrated supervisory capabilities, combining expertise in people management, planning, coaching, mentoring, and budgeting. The successful candidate will be accountable for leading a team, providing direction and support to team members, and collaborating closely with Technical Management, Business, Sales, and Marketing to achieve both short- and long-term business goals.

Responsibilities :

• Directly supervise QC and technical service laboratory employees.
• Ensure Quality Control (QC) and technical service efforts meet internal and external requirements, including customer expectations and legal compliance.
• Manage rotating shifts to maintain production support.
• Guide Sales and Marketing in technology and applications.
• Supervise lab employees, maintain work schedules, approve timecards, and provide necessary training.
• Counsel employees and document performance with semi-annual reviews.
• Ensure all lab practices adhere to Safety and Quality Policies and Procedures.
• Troubleshoot analytical methods to ensure accuracy and reduce variability.
• Develop and analyze repeatability data and KPI's for manufacturing scorecards.
• Establish and maintain quality assurance standards, procedures, and controls.
• Work with supply to schedule and control inspection activities for raw materials and products.
• Prepare annual budget for direct costs, manpower, and expenditures, ensuring lab operations within budget.
• Undertake root cause analysis to address quality issues and provide corrective actions.

Qualifications :

Job Type & Location :

This is a Permanent position based out of Chicago, IL.

Pay and Benefits :

The pay range for this position is $95,000.00 - $120,000.00 / yr. Medical, Dental, Vision, Life / AD&D, 401K, and vacation.

Workplace Type :

This is a fully onsite position in Chicago, IL.

Application Deadline :

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 24, 2025.

About Actalent :

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.