Lab Manager at well-funded tech-bio AI startup

About the role

As the Lab Manager for this stealth tech-bio startup, you will own the end-to-end operational backbone of a platform merging AI with wet lab biology. You’ll oversee daily operations, safety compliance, and critical instrumentation procurement. This is a high-impact role building the systems that power drug discovery from the ground up.

Why this role is remarkable

• Build a state-of-the-art lab from the ground up at an early-stage startup.
• Backed by top-tier VCs at the intersection of AI and drug discovery.
• High degree of ownership and direct collaboration with the founding team.

What you will do

• Manage day-to-day lab operations including inventory, equipment maintenance, and safety compliance.
• Lead procurement for new instrumentation, from initial sourcing through installation and commissioning.
• Design and implement operational systems and processes to scale wet lab capabilities.

The ideal candidate

• Proven experience managing a lab within a tech-bio or AI-for-biology environment.
• Deep expertise in instrumentation procurement and vendor management for specialized equipment.
• Ability to thrive in an ambiguous, fast-paced startup environment as a primary owner.