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Laboratory Manager Courses

A Laboratory Manager ensures efficient lab operations, manages staff and equipment, oversees budgets, and ensures compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

    • AI Exposure: High

      This role has a high level of AI exposure. While some human skills are required, many tasks could be automated or replaced by new technology.

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  • This role has a high level of AI exposure. While some human skills are required, many tasks could be automated or replaced by new technology.
AI exposure data adapted from Felten, Raj & Seamans (2021). Shortage data sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia (2024).

How do I become a Laboratory Manager?

Get qualified to work as a Laboratory Manager with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.

Further reading

A Beginner's Guide to Laboratory Technician Training in Australia

7th February 2025

What can you do with a Diploma of Leadership and Management?

20th April 2021

What can you do with an Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management?

6th May 2021

Laboratory Manager careers

A Laboratory Manager oversees the daily operations of a laboratory, ensuring all processes run efficiently and in compliance with safety and quality standards. They are responsible for managing lab staff, maintaining equipment, ordering supplies, and ensuring that experiments and tests are conducted accurately and timely.

Additionally, Laboratory Managers may be involved in budget management, training new staff, and ensuring adherence to regulatory guidelines and ethical standards.