Assistant Laboratory Manager Jobs
Assistant Laboratory Manager jobs are open across pharmaceutical, biotech, clinical, and academic research settings, at every level from entry-level technician supervisor to senior lab operations lead, with specializations in quality assurance, safety compliance, and equipment management. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Profession:
Laboratory
Specialty:
Laboratory Assistant
Start Date:
December 7, 2026
Duration:
13 Weeks
Guaranteed Hours:
40.00 Hours/Week
Weekly Pay:
1071/ Week
Experience:
Fresher
Openings:
1
Shift:
4x10 Days
Overview
As a Lab Specialist, you will handle specimen processing and ensure accurate results for patients ranging from infants to geriatrics. This position requires travel experience and may involve floating to an outpatient service center. You'll work in a dynamic team environment, typically on a Wednesday to Sunday schedule, contributing to patient care through your expertise in laboratory procedures.
Benefits
- Weekly Pay
- Referral Bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- 401K retirement plan
Profession:
Laboratory
Specialty:
Laboratory Assistant
Start Date:
December 7, 2026
Duration:
13 Weeks
Guaranteed Hours:
40.00 Hours/Week
Weekly Pay:
1071/ Week
Experience:
Fresher
Openings:
1
Shift:
4x10 Days
Overview
As a Lab Specialist, you will handle specimen processing and ensure accurate results for patients ranging from infants to geriatrics. This position requires travel experience and may involve floating to an outpatient service center. You'll work in a dynamic team environment, typically on a Wednesday to Sunday schedule, contributing to patient care through your expertise in laboratory procedures.
Benefits
- Weekly Pay
- Referral Bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- 401K retirement plan
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Who's Hiring
- Kaiser Permanente19
- McLaren Health Care18
- Providence14
- Essentia Health14
- CommonSpirit Health13
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services31
- Education3
- Science & Research2
- Human Resources1
- Medical Devices1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in assistant laboratory manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or a closely related life science field
- Experience supervising laboratory staff or coordinating daily lab operations
- Proficiency with laboratory information management systems (LIMS)
- Knowledge of GLP, GMP, or ISO quality and compliance standards
- Hands-on experience with equipment maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting
- OSHA laboratory safety training or hazardous materials handling certification
Tips for Your Assistant Laboratory Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume for lab operations
Highlight specific equipment you've managed, budget oversight experience, and any staff you've supervised. Hiring managers for this role want to see that you've kept a lab running, not just that you've worked in one.
Certify your safety training credentials
Many postings require documented OSHA, biosafety, or hazardous materials training. Pull your certificates before you apply and list the specific certification name and year earned on your resume so reviewers don't have to ask.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists assistant laboratory manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter by laboratory type, not just title
A clinical lab role and an R&D manufacturing lab role share the same job title but require different skills. Search by industry or setting to find openings where your specific bench or compliance background is actually a match.
Prepare for a working interview round
Some employers ask candidates to review a mock inventory log, walk through a protocol deviation scenario, or demonstrate how they'd handle an equipment failure. Practice talking through your decision process out loud before the interview.
Negotiate start date and training access
Once you have an offer, ask about instrument access, vendor training schedules, and onboarding timelines for key software systems. These details affect how quickly you can perform, so they're fair game to discuss before you accept.
Assistant Laboratory Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most assistant laboratory managers?
Kaiser Permanente, McLaren Health Care, and Providence are hiring the most assistant laboratory managers right now, with openings concentrated in California, Texas, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Pharmaceutical manufacturers, hospital networks, and contract research organizations tend to post the highest volume of these roles.
How many assistant laboratory manager jobs are remote?
About 4% of assistant laboratory manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most lab environments. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote flexibility include data analysis, regulatory documentation, and laboratory quality systems roles where physical bench work is minimal.
How do you become an assistant laboratory manager?
Start with a bachelor's degree in a life science, chemistry, or clinical discipline, then build several years of bench experience in a relevant lab setting. Move into roles with supervisory or coordination responsibilities, document your equipment, safety, and compliance experience clearly, and pursue certifications in quality systems or laboratory safety to strengthen your candidacy.
Can you get hired as an assistant laboratory manager with little experience?
Yes, some employers hire candidates with strong bench skills and supervisory potential even without formal management experience. Focus on roles in smaller labs or academic settings where the scope is narrower, emphasize any informal leadership you've done, and highlight cross-functional skills like inventory control, protocol writing, or training new team members.
What does the assistant laboratory manager interview process look like?
Most employers run two to three rounds, starting with a phone or video screen focused on your lab background and leadership experience. A second round typically involves a panel interview with the lab director and senior scientists, covering operational scenarios and safety knowledge. Some organizations add a practical component where you review a process or walk through a compliance situation.
Where can I find and apply to assistant laboratory manager jobs?
You can find and apply to assistant laboratory manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your background and apply directly to each one that fits your experience and location preferences.
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