Laboratory Operations (LabOps) Project Manager

Responsibilities:

• Excellent employment opportunity for a Laboratory Operations (LabOps) Project Manager in the Foster City, CA area.
• 1st month needs to be onsite 5 days a week for training, then can be hybrid.
• This position can be considered for a hybrid-role, where the individual may work-from-home (WFH) 0-3 days/week.
• This requires the Project Manager to work on-site 2-5 days/week. Specific schedules and
  WFH durations will be determined on an individual basis and may change over the duration of employment based on business needs.
• *Subject to Vaccine Mandate/Accommodations*
• 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, analytical operations, quality assurance, and facilities operations to ensure efficient completion of these laboratory-based projects.
• Additional projects may also include process-improvements related to laboratory
  functions.
• Manage laboratory operations projects, including new instruments and equipment, new
  software, and process improvements
• Work closely with Analytical Operations personnel to determine laboratory needs and user requirements
• Collaborate with Analytical Operations and Procurement in obtaining and reviewing quotes, facilitating POs, and following-up on shipping & delivery status
• Assist in the demonstration of new laboratory systems
• Work with Facilities Operations in site planning and preparation for instrument installations
• Collaborate with validation team members during qualification activities
• Review documents pertaining to system implementations, including installation requirements, protocols, procedures, work instructions, and guidelines
• Communicate project requirements, goals, and timelines effectively
• 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.
  

Experience:

• B.S. in a STEM field
• 2+ years of Project Management experience, 2+ years of Pharmaceutical Industry experience
• Top 3 Required Skill Sets:
  • Soft Skills: Communication (written & verbal)
  • Technical Experience: Experience using/maintaining analytical laboratory instruments
  • Project Management Experience
• Top 3 Nice to Have Skill Sets:
  • Familiar with Facilities & Utilities work/processes
  • Familiarity with instrument validation/qualification
  • GMP experience