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Sr. Manager Lab Operations - Bioburden

soterahealth
Companysoterahealth
CategoryOperations & Admin
LocationNelson Labs SLC
Remote
EmploymentNot stated
LevelManager
SalaryNot stated by the employer
Posted24 Jun 2026
Last verified11 Aug 2026
SourceEmployer ATS (workday)
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Description
Der Name Sotera Health wurde von Soteria, der griechischen Göttin der Sicherheit, inspiriert und spiegelt das unerschütterliche Engagement des Unternehmens für seine Mission wider: Safeguarding Global Health®. Die Sotera Health Company ist ein weltweit führender Anbieter von geschäftskritischen Sterilisations-, Laborprüf- und Beratungsdienstleistungen für die Gesundheitsbranche. Mit einer kombinierten Erfahrung von nahezu 200 Jahren über unsere Geschäftsbereiche hinweg sowie unserer branchenweit anerkannten wissenschaftlichen und technologischen Expertise tragen wir dazu bei, jedes Jahr die Sicherheit von Millionen von Patienten und Angehörigen der Gesundheitsberufe weltweit zu gewährleisten. Mit unseren 64 Standorten weltweit beschäftigen wir über 3.000 Mitarbeitende, die sich der Sicherheit und Qualität verschrieben haben. Wir sind ein vertrauenswürdiger Partner für mehr als 5.800 Kunden in über 50 Ländern, darunter mehr als 40 der 50 führenden Medizintechnikunternehmen sowie 9 der 10 größten Pharmaunternehmen. Position Summary Nelson Labs is seeking a strategic and operationally focused Senior Lab Operations Manager (Sr. LOM) to lead our Bioburden team within the Quality Assurance organization. This role is responsible for overseeing laboratory operations, driving operational excellence, leading people and process improvements, and ensuring delivery of high-quality microbiological testing services. The Bioburden team supports radiation sterilization validations and performs testing to measure sterilization effectiveness for medical device and pharmaceutical products. This is the largest team within the organization and requires a strong operational leader capable of managing a high-performing, technically complex environment. The Sr. LOM will oversee approximately 40 employees, including 3 direct reports, and partner cross-functionally with Quality, Sales, Consulting, and Operations leadership to support business growth and customer success. Key Responsibilities Operational Leadership • Lead day-to-day laboratory operations for the Bioburden department • Drive departmental KPIs including quality, turnaround times, utilization, and operational efficiency • Develop and execute process improvement initiatives to enhance performance and scalability • Ensure adequate staffing, workflow optimization, and resource planning to meet customer expectations • Partner with leadership on budget planning, capital expenditures, forecasting, and long-term operational strategy Strategic Business Support • Support profitable growth initiatives and expansion of laboratory capabilities • Collaborate with Sales and Consulting teams to strengthen customer partnerships and service offerings • Lead efforts to improve customer experience and operational competitiveness People Leadership & Talent Management • Lead, coach, and develop managers and laboratory staff • Conduct regular one-on-ones and performance discussions • Drive employee engagement, succession planning, and talent retention initiatives • Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, safety, and continuous improvement Quality & Regulatory Compliance • Ensure compliance with GMP, GLP, ISO, and applicable regulatory standards • Partner with Quality Assurance to investigate trends and implement corrective actions • Maintain strong focus on data integrity, procedural compliance, and laboratory quality systems Cross-Functional Collaboration • Work across departments to improve operational alignment and customer delivery • Support integration activities related to operational changes, acquisitions, or business initiatives • Act as a change leader within the organization Qualifications Required Experience • Minimum 5 years of experience in: • Laboratory operations • Manufacturing operations • Leadership within regulated environments • Strong microbiology knowledge and operational leadership experience • Hands-on laboratory experience required • Validation experience required, specifically: • Equipment validation • Facility validation • Experience leading teams in a regulated medical device, pharmaceutical, or related environment Preferred Background • Tissue manufacturing • Laboratory operations management • Medical device or pharmaceutical manufacturing • Radiation sterilization or microbiological testing environments Education • Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in: • Biology • Microbiology • Related scientific discipline Sotera Health tritt über seine drei erstklassigen Geschäftsbereiche am Markt auf – Sterigenics®, Nordion® und Nelson Labs®. Sterigenics ist ein weltweit führender Anbieter ausgelagerter terminaler Sterilisations- und Bestrahlungsdienstleistungen für die Märkte Medizintechnik, Pharma, Lebensmittelsicherheit und fortschrittliche Anwendungen. Nordion ist der weltweit führende Anbieter von Co-60- und Gamma-Bestrahlungsanlagen, die zentrale Komponenten im Gamma-Sterilisationsprozess sind. Nelson Labs ist ein global führender Anbieter ausgelagerter mikrobiologischer und analytisch-chemischer Prüf- und Beratungsdienstleistungen für die Medizintechnik- und Pharmaindustrie.