• Spearhead laboratory management initiatives to streamline operations and enhance efficiency across the full laboratory lifecycle.• Founded the laboratory operations department, establishing infrastructure and processes for a 20,000-square-foot startup facility.• Lead the design and implementation of a comprehensive, company-wide quality management system.• Cultivate and manage vendor relationships to optimize procurement and service contracts.• Provide laboratory operations budgetary oversight and guidance to finance department.• Collaborate with Operations and Process Engineering teams to develop and execute strategies for lab operations, product operations, and future manufacturing processes.