Product Manager - Liquid Handling
Role summary
A commercially focused Product Manager is sought to lead the Liquid Handling Pipettes and Pipette Tips portfolio within a distribution-only sales model. This role involves managing the full product lifecycle, owning the P&L, and driving growth through global laboratory distributors. Responsibilities include defining product roadmaps, identifying portfolio gaps, optimizing pricing and SKUs, developing go-to-market strategies, and analyzing market insights. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 3-5 years of product management experience, ideally in life science tools or consumables, with direct experience in pipettes or liquid handling systems. The role is hybrid, requiring a minimum of three days per week in the San Diego office.
Product Manager - Liquid Handling
Location San Diego, California, United States
Date posted March 27, 2026
Job ID 21632
Pay Range $102,000 - $115,000 per year
Our Opening and Your Responsibilities
We’re looking for a commercially focused Product Manager to lead our Liquid Handling Pipettes and Pipette Tips portfolio in a distribution-only sales model. You’ll manage the full product lifecycle, own P&L, and drive growth through global laboratory distributors. Key Responsibilities:
- Own global P&L and deliver revenue growth
- Define and execute a 3–5 year product roadmap
- Identify portfolio gaps and lead expansion
- Drive pricing, margin, and SKU optimization
- Develop go-to-market strategies with distributors
- Manage distributor product launches, pricing, and promotions
- Analyze market/customer insights and competitive positioning
- Lead cross-functional teams to deliver on new product development
What You Need to Succeed
- Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Business, or related field.
- 3-5 years of product management experience, ideally in life science tools or consumables.
- Experience operating in a distribution-only commercial model.
- Direct experience with pipettes, pipette tips, or liquid handling systems.
- Must be able to work a minimum of 3 days a week at our office in San Diego, CA.
Our Offer to You
- Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching - all starting on date of hire
- Tuition reimbursement, perks and discounts
- All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and domestic partner benefits Parental and caregiver leave programs
- Global market strength and worldwide leadership in weighing
- An undisputed global leader in the weighing industry that manufactures reliable, full-featured yet easy-to-use balances and scales at an exceptional value
About Mettler Toledo
OHAUS Corporation, a subsidiary of Mettler Toledo, manufactures an extensive line of weighing products, laboratory equipment and analytical instruments that meet the weighing and measurement needs of virtually every industry. We are a global leader in the laboratory, industrial and education channels, as well as a host of specialty markets, including the food preparation, pharmacy and jewelry industries. An ISO 9001:2015 manufacturer, our products are precise, reliable and affordable, and backed by industry-leading customer support.
Equal Opportunity Employment
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We give consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please contact us at hr@ohaus.com.
