Laboratory Manager (Mount Prospect)

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.