Manager, Biomanufacturing Laboratory in Houston, Texas at San Jacinto College

Manager, Biomanufacturing Laboratory - South Campus

• Lead day-to-day facility operations of the Biomanufacturing Laboratory at the South and Generation Park Campuses, including preparation, setup, and coordination of training spaces to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of hands-on biomanufacturing education and workforce training.
• Oversee procurement, acquisition, installation, setup, routine/preventive maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, and vendor coordination for all laboratory and pilot-scale manufacturing equipment and instrumentation to maintain optimal functionality and minimize downtime.
• Develop, implement, maintain, and enforce a comprehensive laboratory safety program, including biosafety, chemical hygiene, hazardous materials/waste management, PPE protocols, training, and compliance with SJC, OSHA, and applicable regulatory standards.
• Hire, train, schedule, supervise, and evaluate the full-time laboratory technician and part-time laboratory assistants, providing guidance on facility operations, equipment use, safety practices, and professional development.
• Manage comprehensive inventory and procurement of reagents, consumables, single-use systems, PPE, and laboratory supplies while monitoring related budgets and expenditures to support uninterrupted training activities and program sustainability
• Serve as the primary liaison with college facilities, safety officials, vendors, and external partners to coordinate renovations, maintenance requests, work orders, inspections, and facility compliance requirements

• Develop, implement, and maintain GMP/GDP-compliant documentation, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), equipment logs, maintenance records, safety checklists, and training materials.
• Proactively suggest and implement improvements to current training practice with training team members
• Perform other duties as assigned to contribute to the strategic goals of the Center for Biotechnology.

• Excellent knowledge of biopharmaceutical production operations and equipment
• Intermediate to advanced level skills in MS 365 applications including Word, Excel, SharePoint, Teams, Planner, and others.
• Motivated self-starter, capable of working under their own initiative and as part of a busy training team.
• Strong time management, problem solving, and analytical skills with a high level of attention to detail and communication.
• Adaptability, curiosity, and openness to change.
• Ability to demonstrate College values
• Strong analytical and conceptual problem-solving skills
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Have a growth mindset of continuous learning, coaching, and mentoring peers
• Multifaceted working knowledge of laboratory operations, regulatory and quality requirements, instrumentation and processes as it relates to biomanufacturing and biotechnology

• Associate degree in applicable field
• An equivalent combination of education and related experience necessary to perform the essential duties of the role may be considered.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field with specific knowledge and skills related to bioprocessing

• 3-5 years of hands-on laboratory or facility management experience, including oversight of daily lab operations, equipment acquisition/setup/installation, preventive maintenance and calibration programs, troubleshooting, vendor coordination, inventory control, and coordination of facility needs within a production, academic or research environment.
• 2-3 years of supervisory experience
• Previous experience within biopharmaceutical, biomanufacturing, bioprocessing or similar operations and associated equipment
• Proven technical aptitude and a proactive mindset with the ability to quickly learn new equipment, processes, and procedures as needed to support evolving laboratory and training requirements.
• Proficiency with MS 365 applications including Word, Excel, SharePoint, Teams, Planner, and others.

• Significant industry experience in biomanufacturing, bioprocessing, or a related laboratory/production environment, including supervisory responsibilities.
• Proven ability to successfully acquire, set up, and maintain large-scale or specialized laboratory and pilot-scale equipment.
• Experience working in a regulated environment (e.g., Good Manufacturing Practice/Good Distribution Practice (GMP/GDP)) and supporting workforce training or educational programs.

Salary Grade: 119

Salary is based on the Board-approved salary schedule for the current fiscal year. See Salary Schedule

Requisition Number: req6296

Posting Close Date: 5/25/2026 at 6 pm CST

Applicant Support:
If you need assistance with the application process, please contact the Cornerstone Support Team at 281-998-6387, option 3, or email cornerstonesupport@sjcd.edu.

Note: Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to follow-up with every applicant individually. If your qualifications meet the requirements for the position, and you are selected for an interview, we will contact you. You can review your application status by logging into the Cornerstone system.

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