Lab and Facilities Operations Manager
Ray Therapeutics is on a mission to restore vision to people with retinal degenerations. Using a novel bioengineered optogenetic protein optimized for human vision and delivered by AAV, RayTx aims to restore visual function in a mutation-agnostic approach without the need for light-enhancing eyewear. The company is developing its lead candidate RTx-015 for retinitis pigmentosa, a degenerative retinal disease with significant unmet medical need, as well as a pipeline to treat both rare and large-market indications.
About the role
We are seeking an exceptional Lab & Facilities Operations Manager to oversee Laboratory Operations, Facilities, Supplies & Vendor Coordination, and Shipping & Receiving. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a hands-on role that requires both independent execution and proactive communication in a fast-paced biotech environment. This is an onsite role requiring five days per week at our Berkeley location.
Responsibilities
- Maintain operational readiness of shared laboratory equipment, including BSCs, tissue-culture incubators, and other common-use equipment; implement and enforce equipment user logs, scheduling practices, and procedures to ensure fair access, appropriate use, and clear accountability.
- Manage lab safety programs, including coordination of safety inspections, trainings, and training records.
- Coordinate preventive maintenance, calibration, cleaning, certification, and vendor service activities with equipment manufacturers and service providers.
- Develop and maintain cleaning procedures for shared equipment and storage areas, including refrigerators, freezers, incubators, and other common spaces.
- Lead quarterly laboratory cleanouts in partnership with lab staff, including removal of expired reagents and organization of shared storage areas.
- Manage common laboratory supplies and services, including gases, liquid nitrogen, dry ice, disposables, and shared inventory.
- Maintain vendor accounts, coordinate routine deliveries, and ensure critical supplies remain available to support laboratory and clinical activities.
- Support improvements to laboratory layout, workflow, and storage capacity to promote efficient use of space.
- Support clinical operations with inventory tracking, clinical supply ordering, and assist with the preparation of pharmacy binders, shipment documentation, packing lists, and related operational records.
- Manage shipping and receiving processes for laboratory and clinical supplies while improving current shipping and receiving workflows.
- Track incoming and outgoing shipments, packing lists, and related documentation to support traceability and operational continuity.
- Coordinate with FedEx, World Courier, and other logistics partners for shipment execution and tracking.
Qualifications
- BA/BS degree in life sciences, laboratory operations, facilities management, engineering, or a related field; equivalent hands-on experience may be considered.
- Minimum 5–7 years of experience in laboratory operations, facilities coordination, biotech/pharmaceutical operations, or a related technical environment.
- Ability to work cross-functionally with laboratory staff, clinical operations, vendors, and leadership to resolve issues, improve workflows, and maintain operational continuity.
Pay
The anticipated base salary range for this role is $125,000–$150,000, based on the candidate's professional experience level. The final salary offered may take into account skills, education, and experience.
Benefits
- Annual performance-based bonus
- Annual equity awards
- Comprehensive benefits package