Life Science Lab Development & Operations Manager

Analog Devices’ Biosensor Group is expanding its Life Sciences laboratory capabilities to support next-generation biosensor research, blood analytics, materials chemistry, reliability science, and regulated medical device workflows. We are seeking an experienced and highly capable Senior Life Science Lab Development & Operations Manager to lead the design, build-out, commissioning, and long-term management of this new facility in addition to all existing Biosensor Group labs. 
 
Key Responsibilities 

• Lead the Build-Out of New Lab Capabilities 

• Coordinate the design, setup, and fit out of new laboratory spaces. 

• Establish workflows, zoning strategies, materials and personnel flows, and gowning/equipment protocols. 

• Partner with Facilities, EH&S, R&D, and vendors for safe, efficient delivery of new lab areas. 

• Implement new operational standards, SOPs, and training. 

• Manage Day-to-Day Operations across All Biosensor Labs 

• Oversee safe, compliant, and efficient operation of all existing labs. 

• Optimize lab processes, documentation, and resource usage. 

• Manage procurement, consumables, chemicals, and assets. 

• Maintain calibration, maintenance, and repair logs. 

• Ensure BSL-2 requirements and audit readiness. 

• Drive Safety, Quality & Compliance 

• Act as primary liaison with EH&S. 

• Maintain and improve SOPs, safety processes, and quality controls. 

• Lead 5S + Safety implementation. 

• Ensure adherence to ISO-aligned quality systems. 

• Provide Leadership & Cross-Functional Support 

• Recruit, supervise, train, and mentor lab staff. 

• Collaborate with Reliability, R&D, Systems, and Product teams. 

• Support reliability testing environments and analytical spaces. 

• Forecast resource needs and manage schedules. 

• Manage Budget & Lab Investments 

• Oversee annual operating budgets and lead capital planning and equipment selection. 

• Evaluate and select vendors and tools for improved capabilities. 

Qualifications & Requirements 

Required 

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, or related field. 

• 3+ years’ experience in laboratory operations or management. 

• Strong operational, organizational, and communication skills. 

• Strong understanding of EHS processes, BSL-2 and biosafety. 

• Experience collaborating across multidisciplinary teams. 
   

Desired 

• Experience leading lab expansions or new capability introductions. 

• Experience in biosensor development or MedTech environments. 

• Strong experience with SOPs and safety procedures. 

• Familiarity with reliability testing workflows.