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Certified Group

Laboratory testing, regulatory consulting, certification services

General Manager

Business & StrategyConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeBurbank, CA, USA$180k - $215kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related scientific field is required.
  • At least 10 years of leadership experience in a GMP-regulated laboratory environment.
  • Experience as a General Manager, Site Leader, Laboratory Director, or in a similar role.
  • Demonstrated P&L ownership and financial management expertise.
  • Proven experience with regulatory inspections and client audits.
  • Strong experience leading analytical chemistry operations, including chromatography and wet chemistry.
  • Deep technical expertise in chromatographic systems, including HPLC, UPLC, GC, GC-MS, LC-MS, and LC-MS/MS.
  • Proven ability to troubleshoot, interpret data, and lead root cause investigations.
  • A strong foundation in classical and wet chemistry techniques.
  • Executive leadership and strategic thinking.
  • Financial and operational acumen.
  • Deep knowledge of GMP quality systems.
  • Advanced expertise in analytical chemistry and chromatography.
  • Strong technical judgment and problem-solving ability.
  • Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly.
  • Change leadership and organizational development.

Responsibilities

  • Lead overall site strategy, performance, and growth initiatives.
  • Develop and execute annual operating and business plans.
  • Drive continuous improvement across operations, quality, and technical capabilities.
  • Serve as the senior escalation point for operational, technical, quality, and client issues.
  • Align site strategy with long-term growth across personal care, cosmetics, over-the-counter, and regulated testing.
  • Integrate commercial priorities with operational execution and sound scientific judgment.
  • Own full site P&L, including revenue growth, margins, and EBITDA.
  • Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
  • Monitor key performance indicators such as utilization, turnaround time, productivity, and capacity.
  • Partner with commercial teams on client retention, pricing, and growth opportunities.
  • Support capital investments in instrumentation, automation, and infrastructure.
  • Evaluate financial performance in the context of laboratory operations and technical complexity.
  • Ensure compliance with GMP and applicable regulatory standards.
  • Maintain inspection readiness and lead regulatory and client audits.
  • Champion data integrity, documentation, and quality system effectiveness.
  • Ensure methods are scientifically sound and properly validated or verified.
  • Oversee investigations involving out-of-specification/out-of-trend results, deviations, corrective and preventive actions, and technical issue resolution.
  • Lead complex technical scenarios involving chromatography, method performance, and data quality.
  • Foster a culture of compliance, accountability, and scientific rigor.
  • Oversee Chemistry, Microbiology, Stability, and Sample Management laboratory functions.
  • Align staffing and resources to meet operational and business needs.
  • Optimize workflows to improve efficiency, turnaround time, and quality.
  • Ensure appropriate equipment, methods, training, and controls are in place.
  • Drive improvements in instrument utilization, sample flow, and cross-functional coordination.
  • Support expansion of technical capabilities, including liquid chromatography, gas chromatography, and wet chemistry.
  • Maintain strong technical oversight of chromatography-driven operations.
  • Lead and develop a cross-functional leadership team.
  • Build a high-performance, accountable, and engaged culture.
  • Drive succession planning and talent development initiatives.
  • Promote safety, collaboration, and continuous learning.
  • Mentor teams in technical problem-solving, troubleshooting, and decision-making.
  • Ensure strong competency in analytical chemistry, chromatography, and GMP practices.
  • Establish high standards for analytical rigor and data-driven decisions.

Desired Qualifications

  • An advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) and/or an MBA is preferred.
  • Background in personal care, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, over-the-counter, or contract laboratory services is preferred.

About the Company

Certified Group

Laboratory testing, regulatory consulting, certification services

Certified Group provides laboratory testing, regulatory consulting, and certification services for food, cosmetics, dietary supplements, OTC drugs, tobacco, and cannabis in North America. It operates through more than 30 laboratories and brands such as FSNS, Certified Laboratories, EAS Consulting Group, and Labstat International, offering microbiology, chemistry, nicotine, cannabis, and hemp testing, plus FDA/USDA regulatory support and audits. The company combines testing facilities, advisory services, and third‑party certification under one umbrella and grows through acquisitions. Its goal is to help clients ensure product safety and regulatory compliance while expanding its revenue, which is around $300 million annually.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Town of Huntington, New York
Founded
2019

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