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Lab Manager (Lehi)

ZimZee Recruiting, Lehi, UT, United States


ZimZee Recruiting is looking for a Lab Manager for a healthcare company in Lehi, Utah. The Lab Manager will support the execution of clinical research protocols through hands-on coordination of study operations, laboratory instrumentation, regulatory documentation, and cross-functional communication. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in clinical research environments, familiarity with IRB-regulated studies, and the ability to manage multiple active protocols simultaneously.

Skills and Requirements
Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a Science Field
2-5+ years of experience as a Lab Manager, leading clinical research studies in regulated healthcare or laboratory environments
Solid experience managing budgets. You will not be managing staff in this role
Extensive lab work and research experience in human testing environment
Strong knowledge of IRB processes, human subjects research requirements, and informed consent procedures
Hands-on experience coordinating clinical study documentation and protocol execution
Familiarity with laboratory instrumentation support, QC procedures, and preventive maintenance coordination
Experience maintaining regulatory documentation and source files in compliance with SOPs
Strong coordination skills working with clinical leadership, nursing staff, and external vendors
Experience troubleshooting instrument or study workflow issues and escalating when appropriate
Proficiency with clinical study tracking platforms or regulatory submission systems (e.g., WCG or similar)

Key Responsibilities
Coordinate execution of clinical study protocols, ensuring documentation completeness, regulatory compliance, and operational readiness
Manage clinical and laboratory instrument readiness, including QC procedures, supply coordination, and preventive maintenance scheduling
Obtain and manage informed consent documentation in accordance with human subjects research requirements
Serve as a liaison between clinical leadership, IRB stakeholders, and internal teams to support study progress and regulatory alignment
Maintain accurate study documentation, upload source materials, and ensure proper digital record organization across systems
Support study scheduling logistics with nursing staff and ensure staffing availability aligns with protocol requirements
Monitor protocol status, communicate risks or deviations, and provide updates to clinical leadership on study progress