Laboratory Manager

Vitacore is seeking a Laboratory Manager to support the day-to-day functioning, organisation, and continuous improvement of our laboratory environment.

This role is ideal for a scientist who enjoys hands-on lab work but is increasingly drawn toward operations, systems, and team enablement. You will play a central role in ensuring the lab runs smoothly – establishing structure, maintaining inventory and workflows, supporting onboarding, and acting as a key resource for the team.

Working closely with the Senior Scientist and R&D team, you will help create a highly organised, efficient, and collaborative lab environment, while also contributing scientifically when needed.

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Compensation:

·      $55,000– $85,000 annual salary, depending on experience

·      Health & Dental benefits

·      2 weeks paid vacation

·      Tuition Assistance Program

·      Multiple company events throughout the year

·      Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or a related scientific field

·      Hands-on laboratory experience, ideally including PCR, molecular biology, or general wet-lab techniques

·      Strong organisational skills with a demonstrated ability to build and manage systems, workflows, and processes

·      Experience with lab inventory management, ordering, and vendor coordination

·      Ability to balance scientific work with operational responsibilities

·      Strong communication skills, with the ability to support and guide team members at different levels

·      Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving startup environment

·      Proactive, resourceful and solutions-oriented mindset

·      High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

BONUS

·      Experience setting up or scaling laboratory operations

·      Familiarity with inventory management systems (e.g., Sortly, LIMS, or similar tools)

·      Experience supporting junior staff, co-op students, or onboarding process

·      Exposure to project budgeting or resource planning in an R&D environment

·       Establish, implement, and continuously improve lab organisation systems, workflows, and processes

·       Manage and maintain lab inventory, supplies, and ordering ensuring availability of critical materials and consumables

·       Develop and maintain inventory tracking systems and ensure accuracy across all lab assets

·       Oversee the regular upkeep, calibration, and maintenance of laboratory equipment, ensuring all instruments are functioning properly and compliant with internal standards

·       Coordinate equipment servicing, troubleshooting, and vendor support as required

·       Support the onboarding and training of new staff, co-op students, and research assistants, including lab orientation, processes, and best practices

·       Act as a go-to resource within the lab, providing guidance on procedures, equipment usage, and general lab operations

·       Assist in maintaining SOPs, documentation, and lab standards to ensure consistency and reproducibility

·       Coordinate and facilitate communication between the R&D team and senior leadership

·       Support project planning, budgeting, and resource allocation across multiple R&D initiatives

·       Monitor lab operations to proactively identify gaps, inefficiencies, or risks, and implement improvements

·       Provide hands-on scientific support where needed, including assisting with experiments, troubleshooting, and general lab work

·       Maintain a safe, organised, and positive working environment within the lab