Operations Management

What does an Operations Manager do?

An Operations Manager is responsible for planning projects, overseeing services and equipment, and maintaining operations in the lab.

How does Operations Management connect to biofabrication?

Tissue engineering is a type of advanced manufacturing, involving complex equipment and technologies. Operations personnel must have an understanding of the technology and the science to keep tissue engineering labs running.

What it takes:

  • Analytical Thinking

  • Dependability

  • Integrity

  • Attention to detail

  • Stress tolerance

Quick Facts:

  • Median Salary: $156,860 / year

  • Education required: Bachelor’s Degree

  • On-the-job training: none

  • Job Outlook: 1% growth

Skills needed:

  • Science

  • Complex Problem Solving

  • Design

  • Critical Thinking

  • Judgment and Decision

  • Math