Plasmidsaurus · 2 months ago
Vice President of Laboratory Operations
Louisville, KY
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expPlasmidsaurus is on a mission to accelerate new cures and promote a healthier planet by unlocking a new level of productivity for scientists. The Vice President of Lab Operations will lead and scale global lab operations, ensuring compliance and efficiency while supporting commercial growth and clinical readiness.
BiotechnologyLife ScienceProject Management
Responsibilities
Develop and grow a high-performing team across 10 global labs (and growing!)
Implement and monitor metrics around turnaround time, quality, and efficiency, and drive continual improvement
Oversee global budget and performance outcomes, partnering with Finance, Operations, and Product to align resource allocation with revenue growth, margin targets, and operational KPIs
Develop and maintain SOPs, training materials, and other lab-related documentation
Manage vendor relationships, own lab procurement and inventory management
Develop, implement, and maintain lab safety programs, emergency protocols, training initiatives and related updates and communications
With Operations, ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., OSHA, biosafety, waste disposal)
Ensure that labs are designed and maintained for safety, scalability, and scientific excellence; participate in the evaluation and selection of lab leases and facilities planning
Oversee QA programs and processes, including laboratory quality systems, documentation, as well as internal and external audits
Ensure data integrity across all lab processes
Partner with software and hardware teams to design, implement, and optimize automated systems
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in laboratory management, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
Strong knowledge of lab compliance frameworks and safety standards across international lab locations
Proven experience in global lab operations, process optimization, and QA implementation
Exceptional communication, leadership, and project management skills
Successful experience building and scaling lab operations in a high-growth, rapidly evolving startup environment
Preferred
Experience developing a LIMS a plus
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or related field preferred
Company
Plasmidsaurus
Plasmidsaurus is a biotechnology company that provides whole plasmid and bacterial genome sequencing services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Mark Budde
Cofounder and CEO
Eric Johnson
Co-founder and CSO
Recent News
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