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Laboratory Operations (LabOps) Project Manager

Foster City, CA 94404

Posted: 04/23/2024 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Scientific Job Number: 605476 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description


Target PR Range: 62-72/hr
*Depending on experience

Laboratory Operations (LabOps) Project Manager

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.

Job Responsibilities
  • Manage laboratory operations projects: including the installation of new analytical instruments and equipment, new software, relocations, and process improvements
  • Work closely with Quality Control (QC) and Analytical Development and Operations (ADO) personnel to determine laboratory needs and user requirements
  • Ensure timely procurement of purchases by obtaining and reviewing quotes, facilitating WOs and POs, and following-up on shipping & delivery status
  • Facilitate the demonstration of new laboratory systems as needed
  • Team-up with Facilities Operations in site planning and preparation for instrument installations, including site assessments and communicating engineering/utility requirements
  • Collaborate with validation team members during qualification activities for GMP systems
  • Review documents pertaining to system implementations, including installation requirements, protocols, procedures, work instructions, and guidelines
  • Produce 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 meetings
  • Assist in key project decision making efforts
  • Present project summaries and status updates to large groups through PowerPoint and verbal communication
  • Organize meetings with vendors and the Vendor Service Team as needed
  • Apply knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) concepts when applicable
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