Operations Manager, Research

The Operations Manager holds a pivotal role in overseeing, strategizing, and optimizing daily operations, ensuring alignment with the organization's goals. They are instrumental in driving efficiency, managing resources, and fostering collaboration across departments to enhance overall productivity and success.

Remote with travel as needed.

Key Responsibilities and Essential Functions

• Develop and implement operational strategies aligned with the organization's objectives.

• Streamline workflows and procedures to enhance productivity and reduce costs.

• May supervise and mentor operational teams, ensuring they meet performance targets.

• Ensure products/services meet quality standards through regular monitoring and improvements.

• Identify potential risks and develop contingency plans to mitigate them.

• Maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of goods/services.

• Ensure operations comply with relevant regulations and industry standards.

• Analyze operational data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement.

• Liaise between different departments to facilitate seamless operations and communication flow.

• Oversee the planning, execution, and completion of research projects,
  ensuring they meet deadlines and adhere to quality standards.

• Manage research budgets, allocate resources efficiently, and optimize
  funding for various research initiatives.

• Supervise data collection methods, analysis techniques, and ensure
  accuracy and reliability of research findings.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align research goals with organizational objectives and integrate research findings into actionable insights.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Bachelor's degree, master's degree preferred

• 5 or more years of related experience working in an academic scientific research setting

• Strong project management experience is required

• Understanding of operational processes, supply chain, and logistics

• Knowledge of budgeting, cost control, and financial analysis.

• Understanding of the industry-specific operational requirements.

• Familiarity with relevant laws and regulations impacting operations.

• Utilizing software and tools for process optimization and data analysis.

• Ability to lead, motivate, and manage teams effectively.

• Capacity to identify issues and develop effective solutions.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with various stakeholders.

• Capability to analyze data and make data-driven decisions.

• Organizational skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Ability to think long-term and align operations with organizational goals.

• Flexibility to adapt to changing environments and prioritize tasks accordingly.

• Confidence in making timely and informed decisions

• Capacity to handle conflicts and resolve issues within teams or departments.

• Ensuring accuracy and precision in managing operations.

• Knowledge of various research methodologies, qualitative and quantitative analysis techniques.

• Ability to use statistical software/tools for data analysis and interpretation.

Pay Range: $74,772 - $125,184 based on years of related experience

About JAX:

The Jackson Laboratory is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research institution with a National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center and nearly 3,000 employees in locations across the United States (Maine, Connecticut, California),Japan andChina. Its mission is to discover precise genomic solutions for disease and empower the global biomedical community in the shared quest to improve human health.

Founded in 1929, JAX applies over nine decades of expertise in genetics to increase understanding of human disease, advancing treatments and cures for cancer, neurological and immune disorders, diabetes, aging and heart disease. It models and interprets genomic complexity, integrates basic research with clinical application, educates current and future scientists, and provides critical data, tools and services to the global biomedical community. For more information, please visit

EEO Statement:

The Jackson Laboratory provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.