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Texas Medical Center Innovation Factory · 21 hours ago

Laboratory Operations Director

Houston, TX, US

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

7+ years exp

Texas Medical Center Innovation Factory is seeking a Laboratory Operations Director for Therapeutic Labs @TMC, a key leadership role responsible for ensuring operational excellence in a multi-company life science incubator. The role involves overseeing scientific and business operations to maintain a safe, compliant, and efficient incubator environment that supports innovative ventures.

BiotechnologyMedicalMedical Device

Responsibilities

Oversee laboratory facilities and scientific resources

Ensure compliance with Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) programs and biohazard protocols

Manage lab equipment maintenance, calibration, and procurement

Administer vendor relationships and enforce service-level agreements

Implement Corporate Risk Mitigation Plan and conduct safety audits

Act as primary contact for lab-related emergencies and inspections

Lead onboarding and offboarding of resident companies

Facilitate occupancy agreements and onboarding processes in coordination with the leasing team, providing oversight to ensure alignment with operational goals

Oversee customer relationship management and daily support systems

Manage operational budget and reporting in alignment with TMC Innovation leadership

Ensure administrative compliance: insurance, permits, and record-keeping

Supervise front-desk and facility services

Drive continuous improvement initiatives across lab and business operations

Plan and execute community events and strategic programs

Develop and manage business continuity and emergency preparedness plans

Act as crisis manager for both lab and business incidents

Qualification

Laboratory managementBusiness operations oversightEHS complianceFinancial managementVendor negotiationProject management certificationExperience in biotech/pharmaCommunication skillsLeadership skillsFast-paced environment experience

Required

Bachelor's degree in life sciences, engineering, or business

7–10+ years of combined experience in scientific and business operations within biotech/pharma

Proven track record in laboratory management and business process oversight

Deep knowledge of lab safety regulations, EHS standards, and facilities management

Strong financial management and vendor negotiation skills

Excellent communication and leadership skills

Experience in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments

Preferred

Advanced degree

Project management certification (PMP or equivalent)

Company

Texas Medical Center Innovation Factory

Texas Medical Center Innovation Factory is shaping the future of health care by uniting promising innovators with the best minds in science and medicine at the member institutions of the Texas Medical Center.

Founded in 2014

Houston, Texas, USA

11-50 employees