Laboratory Manager

nemera· Quality
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📍 Chicago📍 Chicago, Illinois, United States📍 Illinois📍 usFull time💰 USD 110K–130K

About this role

Company Description

With sales of €700m and 3,300 employees worldwide, Nemera is one of the leading global manufacturers of complex drug delivery systems for the pharmaceutical industry, offering to patients a broad product portfolio which includes inhalation devices, injection devices, nasal and dermal pumps and ophthalmic delivery devices. Nemera has built very long lasting, strong relationships with the leading global pharmaceutical companies globally by providing high quality development, industrialization and manufacturing services. Nemera develops and manufactures its own IP product platforms but also offers also fully custom developments and contract manufacturing.

Nemera’s manufacturing sites are located in the US, France, Germany, Brazil and Poland. The headquarters and Innovation Center for early device design and development are located in France (Lyon).

We have big ambitions at Nemera! We are growing our franchises and strengthening our capabilities.

Job Description

Position Purpose: The Lab Manager oversees the daily operations of a laboratory to ensure a safe, efficient, and compliant working environment. This role is responsible for supervising laboratory personnel, managing equipment and inventory, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards, and supporting projects by maintaining high operational quality.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Maintains data integrity and ensures compliance with company procedures and specifications, FDA, cGxP, and QSR regulations.
  • Performs reviews of test data, which includes overall documentation practices.
  • Ensures that laboratory equipment is calibrated and maintained.
  • Selects and orders new equipment and tools as necessary.
  • Performs testing in a timely and appropriate manner to meet project schedules.
  • Enforces the application of laboratory rules and procedures.
  • Leads and organizes all activities of the Laboratory including planning, organization of work and reporting.
  • Deploys environment, health and safety policies to prevent accidents, safeguard the environment and better control consumption and waste.
  • Deploys applicable quality policies and procedures within the laboratory to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
  • Uses sophisticated laboratory instrumentation and computer systems to collect and record data. May be required to be a system owner and conduct validations.
  • Ensure the adequacy between the necessary skills and the objectives of the company: participate in the definition of recruitment needs, assess employee performance, draw up training plans, manage integration and training of new hires

Qualifications

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Science or related field
  • 7-10+ years of experience working in laboratory environment for the regulated industries of pharmaceutical or medical device. 
  • 3+ years of lab operations and personnel management is required
  • Experience with quality tools such as Measurement System Analysis, Gage R&R and Design of Experiments
  • Excellent interpersonal and organization skills
  • Experience with laboratory information management systems a plus.
  • Experience with mechanical testing

Skills & Competencies

  • Strong leadership and communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational and time‑management abilities.
  • Knowledge of lab safety regulations and compliance requirements.
  • Ability to troubleshoot equipment and process issues.
  • Detail‑oriented with strong documentation practices.

Additional Information

PAY RANGE: $110,000 - $130,000 USD Salaried (This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.)

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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Nemera is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class indication. This company is required by federal law to hire only persons who can establish they are eligible to work in the United States.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the Laboratory Manager role at nemera?
The listed salary for this Laboratory Manager position at nemera is USD 110K–130K. This is an Full time role.
Where is the Laboratory Manager position at nemera located?
This Laboratory Manager role at nemera is based in Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States, Illinois, us. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Laboratory Manager role at nemera full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Laboratory Manager role in the Quality department at nemera.
Which team or department does the Laboratory Manager at nemera belong to?
This Laboratory Manager position is part of the Quality department at nemera. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Laboratory Manager position at nemera?
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When was the Laboratory Manager job at nemera posted?
This Laboratory Manager position at nemera was posted on Jul 29, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Laboratory Manager
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