Lab Operations and Project Manager

Our client, a world leader in life sciences and biotechnology, is looking for an “Lab Operations and Project Manager” based in Foster City, CA.

Job Duration: Long Term Contract (Possibility of Extension)

Pay Rate : $44/hr on W2

Company Benefits: Medical, Paid Sick leave, 401K

Seeking a Lab Operations & Project Manager to provide operational leadership and manage cross-functional initiatives within a biotechnology/pharmaceutical laboratory environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead laboratory operations and resolve day-to-day operational issues.
• Manage projects involving lab moves, infrastructure improvements, equipment relocation, installation, and facility initiatives.
• Oversee laboratory equipment and asset lifecycle, including procurement, maintenance, vendor service, and decommissioning.
• Coordinate with Facilities, IT, EHS, Procurement, Finance, scientists, and external vendors.
• Support budgets, capital planning, POs, invoices, and project financial tracking.
• Develop project plans, dashboards, metrics, and governance processes to track operational performance.
• Identify risks and drive corrective actions and continuous improvement.
• Standardize laboratory processes and improve service delivery and scientist experience.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• Experience in lab operations, technical operations, project management, or research environments.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex, cross-functional projects.
• Experience with laboratory infrastructure, equipment lifecycle management, vendor coordination, budgeting, and operational improvement preferred.
• Biotechnology/pharmaceutical laboratory experience strongly preferred.

If interested, please send us your updated resume at

hr@dawarconsulting.com/akansha@dawarconsulting.com