Lab Reset Manager

When joining PerkinElmer, you select an experienced and trusted leader in scientific solutions, with the support of a global service network and distribution centers, providing the right solution, at the right time, to meet critical customer needs.  With over an 80+ year legacy of advancing science and a mission of innovating for a healthier world, our dedicated team collaborates closely with commercial, government, academic and healthcare customers to deliver our broad portfolio of analytical solutions, and OneSource services.

Job Title

Lab Reset Manager

Location(s)

Customer Site - PA

Job Description

​​The Lab Reset Manager is responsible for overseeing and completion of daily operations of the lab reset team, ensuring a safe, efficient, and well-organized environment.  This role includes managing personnel, maintaining work spaces and equipment, and ensuring compliance with institutional and regulatory standards. The lab reset team supports scientists by preparing work spaces and managing inventory during second shift to prepare for the next day.​ 

Location: Onsite Monday through Friday 2rd Shift. 12pm EST - 8pm EST. This shift does not rotate.

Job Responsibilities

• Supervise, coordinate and execute second shift lab activities to ensure the lab space is ready for science.
• Triage issues to effectively identify problems that can be resolved versus problems that require escalation.
• Monitor team workload and adjust resources as needed to meet the needs of the lab.
• Inspect work to ensure it meets quality standards and was executed following documented procedures.
• Track metrics and KPIs and proactively adjust way of working to ensure targets are met.
• Demonstrate clear and effective communication with the customer, your team, and leadership.
• Perform second‑shift lab decontamination and reset services, ensuring all laboratory spaces are fully restored, clean, and prepared for daily scientific operations.
• Maintain routine sanitation, equipment wipe‑downs, and workspace resets in alignment with established lab readiness standards.
• ​​Communicate clearly and professionally with customers, both verbally and in writing.​ 
• Collaborate with team members to complete routine tasks that ensure lab and equipment readiness.
• Monitor and replenish laboratory supplies, reagents, and consumables.  
• Maintain accurate inventory records and report low stock or equipment issues.  
• Ensure compliance with lab safety protocols and assist with safety inspections.  
• Ensure compliance with lab safety protocols and assist with safety inspections.  
• Escalate issues promptly to supervisors.  
• Support team goals and contribute to a collaborative work environment.
• Follow documented Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for lab tasks.  
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and process optimization.
• Oversee operation team activities.
• Lead operation projects.
• Set priorities with lab activities.
• Maintain training and compliance in areas of health and safety, security, environmental and operational aspects of daily activities in the working environment.
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• Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job at any time. 

Critical Skills:

• Experienced in managerial responsibilities
• Takes ownership of tasks and drives them to completion  
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a customer-first mindset  
• Strong attention to detail required
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions accurately
• Ability to work independently
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel)  

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent 
• 5+ years’ experience in a customer facing role 1+ years’ of experience in a management position
• Ability to work 2nd shift

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in a scientific or laboratory environment with 2+ years’ of experience in a management position.   
• Associate degree or professional certification in a relevant field (e.g., Project Management, Six Sigma, Business Administration, Supply Chain).  
• Basic understanding of GLP/GxP and experience in a compliance-driven environment.  
• Familiarity with 5S principles (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain).  
• Knowledge of chemical handling and safety practices.  
• Basic understanding of Occupational Health and Safety standards  
• Ability to read and interpret chemical labels and safety signage.  
• Familiarity with Good Documentation Practices (GDP).  

Working Environment:

• Must be able to work in a laboratory, controlled environments requiring personal protective equipment (e.g., lab coat, safety glasses, etc.) in laboratory. 
• Job pace may be fast and job completion demands may be high. 
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position more than 25% of the time 
• The person needs to occasionally move between labs, corridors, adjoining rooms, and buildings onsite
• Frequently operate on instruments, objects, tools or controls, which will require regularly bending, squatting, stretching and reaching in order to perform in a service function.   
• Occasionally move or lift up to 25 pounds (potential for occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds). 
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include without limitation, the ability to observe details at close range distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus in order to perform the essential service functions of this position.   
• Occasionally operates a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer. 
• Employee may be required to handle hazardous waste according to local, state, and federal regulations. 
• Duties may include identifying, handling, generating, accumulating, storing and labeling hazardous waste. 
• Potential risk to lab-based hazards including but not limited to extreme temperature, biological materials, and hazardous chemicals.
• May be required to complete Medical Clearance, Respiratory Protection Training, and Fit
• Testing to wear a respirator as protection against hazards present in the laboratory environment. 

The annual compensation range for this full-time position is $65,000 to $85,000. The final base pay offered to the successful candidate will be determined by factors including internal equity, work location, as well as individual qualifications, such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. 

PerkinElmer is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, or veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. PerkinElmer is committed to a culturally diverse workforce.