Lab Operations Manager (Microbiology)

Location: Grand Island, Nebraska, USA; onsite

Company

hirify.global Scientific provides analytical testing and laboratory services across food, environmental, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, genomics, clinical diagnostics, and other life sciences fields.

What you will do

• Lead, schedule, supervise, interview, and onboard laboratory personnel.
• Manage daily microbiology laboratory operations, including manual and instrumental analyses.
• Review test data, laboratory reports, records, and adherence to SOPs, test methods, and ISO requirements.
• Investigate non-conformances, identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and verify resolution.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, operating instructions, manuals, calibration, cleaning, and repair coordination.
• Initiate work stoppages after quality failures and reinstate operations once issues are resolved.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline or a closely related field.
• 3–5 years of supervisory experience, preferably in a laboratory environment.
• Hands-on experience with laboratory procedures, data analysis, computer operations, and technical or business writing.
• Experience with PCR, ELISA, and cultural confirmation of Salmonella, Listeria, and E. coli O157:H7.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, teamwork, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Flexible availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunities for increased responsibility based on performance and geographic mobility.
• International opportunities are available to strong performers.
• Work is performed in accordance with company health, safety, environmental, quality, and professional conduct standards.