The Laboratory Manager is responsible for overseeing daily lab operations, leading and developing staff, and ensuring efficient, high-quality production across assigned areas. This role serves as the primary point of contact for lab-related needs, manages scheduling for semen collection and production, and collaborates cross-functionally to achieve business goals. The position also performs key laboratory processes—including evaluating, processing, and packaging product—while maintaining strict quality standards and operational excellence.
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
- Oversee daily laboratory operations, ensuring compliance with SOPs, regulatory requirements, and safety standards while maintaining high efficiency and product quality
- Lead, coach, and develop laboratory staff, including hiring, training, scheduling, performance management, and fostering a collaborative team environment
- Manage production scheduling, inventory, and collection priorities to meet operational goals and partner needs
- Perform and oversee laboratory processes, including evaluation, quality control, and handling of product to meet strict quality and export standards
- Ensure proper operation, maintenance, and calibration of laboratory equipment and supplies, coordinating repairs and preventative maintenance as needed Maintain accurate records, certifications, and compliance documentation while supporting audits and regulatory requirements
- Drive continuous improvement by supporting operational goals, cross-site collaboration, and initiatives that enhance safety, efficiency, and product quality
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in biology, animal science, or a related life science field preferred, with prior lab and/or leadership experience
- Working knowledge of laboratory procedures and equipment, including microscopy, cryopreservation, and record keeping
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to multi-task and manage responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
- Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate in a team setting and influence others
- Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Comfortable working in a laboratory environment, including cold rooms and handling liquid nitrogen
- Physically able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 45 pounds, with proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
PEAK has deep roots in the industry through its origin within the URUS family of companies. As a holding company with cooperative and private ownership, URUS is a family of businesses at the heart of the dairy and beef industry – Alta Genetics, GENEX, Genetics Australia, Leachman Cattle, Jetstream, PEAK, SCCL, Trans Ova Genetics and VAS. Each organization has its unique identity, products, and services. These companies work globally to provide cutting-edge dairy and beef genetics, customized reproductive services to maximize conceptions, dairy management information to take producers to the frontline of progressive dairy farming, and an array of products and services to help bovines reach their full genetic potential. URUS has 9 brands in 17 retail countries and employs nearly 2,800 people globally.
Skills Required
- Prior laboratory and/or leadership experience
- Working knowledge of laboratory procedures and equipment (including microscopy and cryopreservation)
- Comfortable handling liquid nitrogen and working in cold rooms
- Experience with evaluation, processing, and packaging of biological product and quality control
- Ability to manage production scheduling, inventory, and collection priorities
- Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Effective communication and team collaboration skills
- Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Physically able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 45 pounds
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
- Bachelor's degree in biology, animal science, or related life science field
What We Do
We Create Value We do more than produce and market semen from high caliber sires. We aim to create value for farmers by striving to understand each farm’s individual needs and goals. Our innovative genetic programs and reproductive services make the difference at the farm level. Using customized programs, specific to each producer's needs, we promise to improve individual herd profitability. We Build Trust Trust is built on the foundation to provide top quality products and services that deliver on their promise. We commit to providing such programs and services every day. Our unique product development testing standards are the most rigorous and accurate in the world, and are the clearest statement of our commitment to gaining your trust. We Deliver Results Our people, who have a passion for the business, can be counted on to deliver beyond expectation. We consistently deliver high impact genetic results and strategies to maximize herd profitability. We provide services to improve each farm's reproductive performance and capitalize on genetic investments. We take our responsibility seriously – to deliver excellence through our products, programs and services that generate profit for the progressive farms we work with around the world.
