Versique Executive, Professional & Interim Recruiting · 19 hours ago
Sr. Lab Manager
Eagan, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$90K/yr - $130K/yr
7+ years expVersique Executive, Professional & Interim Recruiting is a high-performance recruiting firm specializing in executive leadership search and placement solutions. The Sr. Lab Manager will provide scientific leadership and oversee daily R&D operations in the lab, managing staff and ensuring compliance with safety regulations while maintaining quality control.
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Hiring Manager
Kate Perszyk
Responsibilities
Provide scientific technical leadership and direction for product research & development activities while following all appropriate laboratory policies/procedures
Lead an initial 90-day assessment of the current state of lab operations, equipment, systems, and staff and deliver an improvement action plan
Manage the daily operational activities within the lab, ensuring all procedures are executed efficiently and properly
Supervise, coach and mentor lab staff to establish a collaborative and productive team
Oversee the lab budget including resources allocation and inventory management to ensure cost-effective operations
Lead cross-functional interactions between lab and other stakeholders, such as product management, manufacturing operations, sales, and executive team
Identify ongoing opportunities for improved productivity, including better use of staff, efficient processes, automation, etc. as the business grows and scales
Ability to proactively communicate, pivot, and load balance the team as priorities shift
Implement and maintain quality management system (QMS) and execution of protocols to ensure accurate and reliable results in development, testing, analysis, and creation of products
Strengthen documentation, SOPs, and testing workflows to align with general lab/documentation practices, MoCRA, and GMP expectations for cosmetic product manufacturing
Improve laboratory processes for out-of-specification investigations (OOS), root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective actions
Ensure adherence to all federal and state legal requirements and reporting as required
Adhere to all relevant safety regulations and standards
Participate in and lead safety initiatives within the organization regarding environmental hazards
Responsible for maintaining compliance records in the relevant document system
Prepare and present reports on lab performance, achievements and challenges and make necessary recommendations for improvement
Participate and / or lead special projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry or related field and a minimum of seven years of relevant experience within a cosmetic manufacturing environment
3 + years of experience with FDA regulatory requirements related to cosmetics and personal care products
Knowledge of MoCRA standards
Proficiency in lab techniques, instrumentation, and the compounding of chemicals
A solid understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements related to environmental hazards/chemicals
Excellent computer skills (project management software, MS Office: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
3 + years of experience in leadership experience managing a lab environment and scientific lab staff
Expertise in leading product development projects end-to-end from ideation to finished products
Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Basic Life
Volunteer term life insurance
STD and LTD
Company
Versique Executive, Professional & Interim Recruiting
At Versique, we don’t just fill roles—we build teams, drive growth, and enable transformation.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Tony Sorensen
CEO
Chris Ohlendorf
COO/Co-Founder
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