Laboratory Manager Jobs in Massachusetts

Laboratory Manager jobs in Massachusetts are in strong demand, concentrated in the state's life sciences, biotechnology, clinical diagnostics, and academic research sectors, with openings ranging from entry-level lab coordinator roles through senior laboratory director positions. The largest hiring activity is centered in Boston, Cambridge, and Worcester, where established employers like Mass General Brigham, Thermo Fisher Scientific, and Biogen maintain significant laboratory operations and hire consistently for laboratory management talent. The most in-demand specialties include molecular biology, clinical laboratory management, and quality control within biotech and pharma manufacturing environments. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles19
Top employerBoston University
Top cityBoston, MA
Cities hiring9
Work type73% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Account Manager - Laboratory Automation & Workflow Solutions
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Account Manager - Laboratory Automation & Workflow Solutions
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Business Strategy
Product Management
Project Management
$70k - $105k/yr
Bachelor's degree in Physics
10,000+

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Satellite Laboratory Operations Manager
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Satellite Laboratory Operations Manager
Berkshire Health Systems
Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
Medical Laboratory Scientist Certification
1,001-5,000

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Assistant Project Manager - Environmental Laboratory
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Assistant Project Manager - Environmental Laboratory
R.I. Analytical
Hudson, Massachusetts
Account Management
Customer Service
Customer Support
$25 - $28/hr
On-Site
Associate's degree

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Laboratory and Studio Safety Manager - Framingham State University
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Laboratory and Studio Safety Manager - Framingham State University
Framingham State University
Framingham, Massachusetts
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
$88k - $93k/yr
Master's degree
51-200

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IT Project Manager – Laboratory Systems (Pharma/Biotech) - Hybrid: Fall River, Massachusetts
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IT Project Manager – Laboratory Systems (Pharma/Biotech) - Hybrid: Fall River, Massachusetts
Slipstream IT
Fall River, Massachusetts
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
Hybrid
Experience equivalent to degree accepted

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Laboratory Manager Jobs by City in Massachusetts

Where Massachusetts roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Boston
9 jobs
Cambridge
3 jobs
Hudson
1 job
Lowell
1 job
Weymouth
1 job
Worcester
1 job
Fall River
1 job
Framingham
1 job
Pittsfield
1 job

Laboratory Manager Job Market in Massachusetts

A snapshot from current Massachusetts openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Boston University2 open roles
Brigham and Women's Hospital2 open roles
Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI)2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Education
  • Non-Profit & Social Services
  • Science & Research
  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals

What Massachusetts Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in laboratory manager jobs across Massachusetts.

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in a life science, chemistry, or related field required
  • CLIA-compliant laboratory management experience preferred by Massachusetts clinical employers
  • Certification such as MT(ASCP) or CLS recognized by Massachusetts clinical hiring managers
  • Minimum five years of progressive laboratory experience including supervisory responsibilities
  • Familiarity with GMP, GLP, and FDA regulatory standards for Massachusetts biotech and pharma roles
  • Proficiency with laboratory information management systems and quality assurance documentation

Laboratory Manager Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a laboratory manager in Massachusetts?

Most laboratory manager roles in Massachusetts require a bachelor's or master's degree in a life science, chemistry, or clinical laboratory science. For clinical lab settings, Massachusetts clinical laboratories operating under CLIA standards favor candidates with American Society for Clinical Pathology certification, such as MT(ASCP) or MLS(ASCP). Biotech and pharmaceutical employers typically prioritize GMP experience and progressive supervisory background over a specific state license. Building experience in a staff scientist or senior technician role at a Massachusetts academic medical center or biotech company is the most common path.

How much do laboratory managers make in Massachusetts?

Laboratory managers in Massachusetts earn a median of about $267,290 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $153,490 for the lowest 10% to over $329,820 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire laboratory managers in Massachusetts?

Employers hiring laboratory managers in Massachusetts right now include Boston University, Brigham and Women's Hospital, and Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI), based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Massachusetts's dense concentration of academic medical centers, contract research organizations, and global biotech headquarters means hiring activity tends to be consistent year-round rather than seasonal.

Which Massachusetts cities have the most laboratory manager jobs?

The cities with the most laboratory manager openings in Massachusetts are Boston, Cambridge, and Hudson. Boston and Cambridge dominate because of the Kendall Square biotech cluster and the concentration of major academic medical centers, while Worcester draws consistent demand from UMass Memorial Health, the UMass Chan Medical School, and a growing life sciences manufacturing corridor.

Are there remote laboratory manager jobs in Massachusetts?

Yes, but they're rare. Laboratory manager roles are fundamentally hands-on, requiring direct oversight of personnel, equipment, and physical samples, so most positions require on-site presence. About 27% of laboratory manager openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting that a minority of employers allow partial remote work for administrative and compliance-heavy management duties.

How can I get hired as a laboratory manager in Massachusetts with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is securing a staff laboratory technician or senior research associate role at a Massachusetts academic medical center, such as Mass General Brigham or Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, and building supervisory experience from within. Many large Massachusetts biotech employers, including those in the Kendall Square and Waltham corridors, hire new graduates into associate scientist or laboratory technician roles with internal promotion tracks. Earning an MT(ASCP) certification or a quality management credential strengthens candidacy for a first supervisory step significantly.

Where can I find and apply to laboratory manager jobs in Massachusetts?

You can find and apply to laboratory manager jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current Massachusetts openings across clinical, biotech, academic, and industrial laboratory settings. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the employers posting them.

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