GMP Operations Coordinator

About the role

Retro develops therapies for diseases driven by the biology of aging. We focus on cellular reprogramming and autophagy to rejuvenate cell and tissue function with the ultimate aim of adding 10 years to healthy human lifespan. We're building a mission-driven team of accomplished and kind individuals who embrace our startup culture of rapid iteration, transparency, and versatility. We are hiring a new member of the SciOps team whose primary focus will be supporting the daily operation of our in-house GMP manufacturing facility across two cell therapy programs.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day GMP operations including material ordering, receiving, inspection, logging, and distribution of consumables, PPE, and cleaning supplies across the manufacturing facility
• Maintain GMP storage rooms, monitor inventory levels and reorder points, and manage warehouse organization and material segregation to ensure cleanroom supplies are always available
• Prepare for manufacturing runs - scheduling support, pre-run checklists, reagent and consumable staging, and cleanroom setup
• Serve as the second SciOps team member on the manufacturing floor during production runs, supporting operators, troubleshooting logistics in real time, and assisting with environmental monitoring
• Execute routine environmental monitoring sampling during and between runs, and document results per established procedures
• Support equipment performance qualification documentation, deviation and CAPA investigation logistics, and training record coordination
• Assist with vendor coordination - assisting the GMP Operations Lead with purchase orders, vendor scheduling, and receipt documentation
• Provide hands-on support to the broader SciOps team, including improvement projects and requests relating to general lab and facilities needs
• Serve as a key on-call responder for facility emergencies and urgent issues (such as power failures, significant leaks, cold storage alarms, etc.) - a rotating team responsibility which includes some nights, weekends, and holidays

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience working in GMP operations, quality assurance, or another highly regulated biotech environment - bonus points if you've directly supported cell therapy manufacturing
• Hands-on and technically adept in cleanroom environments - you know your way around environmental monitoring equipment, understand contamination control practices, and feel at ease maintaining meticulous documentation
• Practical knowledge of electronic quality management or manufacturing execution systems (MasterControl, Veeva, SAP) and enjoy optimizing how things are tracked, stored, and managed
• Naturally organized and precise - you take pride in maintaining clear, detailed documentation and have an intuitive feel for regulatory requirements and standards
• Communicate clearly and confidently - whether you're discussing detailed compliance procedures with the Quality team or providing updates to colleagues in non-technical roles
• Embrace technology and organization - you're familiar with digital tools such as Google Workspace, Asana, and Notion to track tasks and document work, as well as confident in picking up new systems like MasterControl
• Enjoy diving into complex problems and proactively troubleshooting issues - you're not one to wait for instructions when you spot a potential improvement or an operational snag
• Physically comfortable in an active role - you're able to safely lift and handle materials and supplies (up to 50 lbs), using appropriate support and equipment
• Flexible and willing to occasionally work outside regular hours to address critical GMP activities, emergencies, or maintenance needs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (biotechnology, bioengineering, chemistry, etc.)
• Experience with cell therapy manufacturing
• Hands-on experience in cleanroom environments
• Practical knowledge of electronic quality management or manufacturing execution systems (MasterControl, Veeva, SAP)
• Natural organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Comfortable with technology and digital tools
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays

Skills

• Compliance-driven tasks
• Dynamic troubleshooting
• Hands-on work in cleanroom environments
• Inventory and material handling systems (Quartzy, ERP systems, etc.)
• Equipment qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) support
• Startup or early-stage biotech environments
• Environmental monitoring program execution

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family
• 401(k) plan with 4% matching
• Unlimited time off and 10 company holidays per year
• Annual learning & development stipend
• Free lunch and snacks

Pay

The annual salary range for this role is $95,000 - $115,000. Total compensation also includes generous equity and benefits.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate the demands of the role and the company's needs.