Lab Operations and Project Manager - Onsite

Lab Operations and Project Manager - Onsite #26-10755

California, CA Onsite Contract Starts 10/30/2026 Ends 3/24/2028

Job Description

Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) is seeking a Lab Operations and Project Manager for an Onsite position with a Leading Biotechnology Company located in Foster City, CA. This is a 17+ month contract opportunity.

This role serves as a key partner in Lab Operations, providing leadership and support for a variety of cross-functional projects. The ideal candidate will manage the laboratory asset and equipment lifecycle, oversee capital planning and operational budgets, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the scientist experience within a pharmaceutical laboratory environment.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a Lab Operations partner providing operational leadership and issue resolution support
• Lead cross functional projects including laboratory moves, infrastructure improvements, equipment relocations, and facility initiatives
• Manage laboratory assets and equipment through planning, procurement, installation, maintenance, service coordination, and decommissioning activities
• Coordinate stakeholders across Facilities, Procurement, Information Technology, Environmental Health and Safety, Finance, scientists, and external vendors
• Support capital planning, operational budgets, purchase orders, invoice management, and project financial tracking
• Monitor operational performance, identify risks, and implement corrective actions to improve laboratory efficiency and reliability
• Develop and maintain operational metrics, dashboards, project plans, and governance processes to improve visibility and execution
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that reduce non-scientific work, improve service delivery, and enhance the scientist experience
• Support implementation and refinement of the Technical Development operating model, including standardization, stakeholder engagement, and scalable service delivery processes

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Business, or a related field
• Significant experience supporting laboratory operations, technical operations, project management, or research environments
• Demonstrated ability to independently lead complex initiatives, influence stakeholders, manage competing priorities, and deliver operational improvements

Desired skills:

• Experience with laboratory infrastructure projects, equipment lifecycle management, and capital planning
• Experience with vendor management and operational excellence programs
• Experience in biotechnology or pharmaceutical laboratory environments

Pay range: up to $44.17 per hour

Benefits of working with ApTask Global Workforce include:

• Medical
• Vision
• Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)

ApTask Global Workforce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.