Laboratory Manager (Mount Prospect)
Matrix Sciences, Mount Prospect, IL, United States
Ready to grow your leadership career with a fast‑growing food safety company? Join Matrix Sciences, where science, quality, and impact come together to protect the food supply.
Matrix Sciences International delivers a comprehensive range of laboratory testing, advisory, research, agsciences, and data management services that help customers bring safe, high‑quality food to market with confidence.
Our Microbiology Laboratory supports pathogen, bacteria, yeast, mold, and environmental monitoring testing across food, packaging, and production environments.
Why This Role Matters
The work you lead helps clients:
Detect potential contamination early
Meet regulatory and quality standards
Protect consumers and their brands
Your leadership directly supports food safety and public health.
The Role
As Laboratory Manager – Microbiology, you will lead daily operations, people, and performance while ensuring quality, efficiency, and customer commitments are consistently met.
You’ll balance scientific integrity, operational excellence, and team leadership in a dynamic, growing laboratory environment.
What You’ll Do
Lead and oversee microbiology lab operations with a focus on quality, safety, and turnaround time
Manage sample volumes, staffing, workflow, and resources to meet client commitments
Review, approve, and support interpretation of laboratory results
Ensure compliance with quality systems, SOPs, and regulatory requirements
Drive continuous improvement in testing methods, efficiency, and scalability
Partner with Client Services and Sales to onboard and support customers
Lead, coach, and develop laboratory staff; oversee hiring and performance management
Monitor labor, inventory, and operating expenses; support budgeting and cost control
Investigate non‑conformances and customer concerns; implement corrective actions
Participate in audits (internal and external) and cross‑functional initiatives
What You Bring
Bachelor’s degree in a related scientific field or 5+ years of relevant industry experience
Proven leadership experience in a laboratory or regulated environment
Strong communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills
Ability to adapt in a fast‑paced, evolving operation
Flexibility to work weekends and overtime as needed
What We Offer
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
401(k) with Company Match
Life Insurance
Short‑ & Long‑Term Disability
Accident & Critical Illness Coverage
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement
Laboratory Manager – Microbiology
Mount Prospect, IL
Equal Opportunity Employer
Matrix Sciences International is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and providing equal employment opportunities for all.
Matrix Sciences International delivers a comprehensive range of laboratory testing, advisory, research, agsciences, and data management services that help customers bring safe, high‑quality food to market with confidence.
Our Microbiology Laboratory supports pathogen, bacteria, yeast, mold, and environmental monitoring testing across food, packaging, and production environments.
Why This Role Matters
The work you lead helps clients:
Detect potential contamination early
Meet regulatory and quality standards
Protect consumers and their brands
Your leadership directly supports food safety and public health.
The Role
As Laboratory Manager – Microbiology, you will lead daily operations, people, and performance while ensuring quality, efficiency, and customer commitments are consistently met.
You’ll balance scientific integrity, operational excellence, and team leadership in a dynamic, growing laboratory environment.
What You’ll Do
Lead and oversee microbiology lab operations with a focus on quality, safety, and turnaround time
Manage sample volumes, staffing, workflow, and resources to meet client commitments
Review, approve, and support interpretation of laboratory results
Ensure compliance with quality systems, SOPs, and regulatory requirements
Drive continuous improvement in testing methods, efficiency, and scalability
Partner with Client Services and Sales to onboard and support customers
Lead, coach, and develop laboratory staff; oversee hiring and performance management
Monitor labor, inventory, and operating expenses; support budgeting and cost control
Investigate non‑conformances and customer concerns; implement corrective actions
Participate in audits (internal and external) and cross‑functional initiatives
What You Bring
Bachelor’s degree in a related scientific field or 5+ years of relevant industry experience
Proven leadership experience in a laboratory or regulated environment
Strong communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills
Ability to adapt in a fast‑paced, evolving operation
Flexibility to work weekends and overtime as needed
What We Offer
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
401(k) with Company Match
Life Insurance
Short‑ & Long‑Term Disability
Accident & Critical Illness Coverage
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement
Laboratory Manager – Microbiology
Mount Prospect, IL
Equal Opportunity Employer
Matrix Sciences International is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and providing equal employment opportunities for all.