Lab Systems Manager

About the role

Celcuity is a clinical-stage, publicly traded biotechnology company seeking to extend the lives of cancer patients through the development of targeted therapies for the treatment of multiple solid tumor indications. The company was founded to develop a better way to treat the cellular drivers of tumor growth.

Primary responsibilities and duties

• Laboratory Instrumentation and Process Equipment: Coordinate calibration and preventive maintenance (PM) and sensitive laboratory and process equipment, maximizing work quality and minimizing downtime. Manage instrument alarm systems and LIMBLE CMMS. Coordinate and facilitate new equipment selection. Must understand the purpose and architecture of typical laboratory instrumentation and processing equipment. Demonstrate resourcefulness and troubleshooting capability with respect to laboratory equipment.
• Lab-Specific Infrastructure: Manage specialized utilities such as DI/RO water systems, lab vacuums, process chilled water, compressed gases, and liquid nitrogen storage units.
• Building Systems: Monitor operation of and resolve building systems issues, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building automation systems (BAS). Work with the Property Manager as necessary.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure facilities meet cGMP, ISO, and safety requirements. Lead safety audits and maintain detailed documentation for inspections.
• Environmental Health & Safety (EHS): Oversee the proper storage, labeling, and disposal of hazardous chemicals and biological materials.
• Project Management: Lead facility upgrades, lab expansions, and equipment or lab operations improvement projects, coordinating between internal research teams and external contractors.
• Vendor & Budget Management: Negotiate service contracts for specialized lab services and manage the facility’s operating and capital budgets. Interact effectively with service vendors.

Qualifications and skills

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (e.g. military) in a related engineering or scientific field.
• Experience: 5–8+ years in laboratory systems management, with a strong preference for experience in highly regulated environments like biotech or pharma.
• Technical Proficiency: Knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) tools. Knowledge of laboratory systems and instrumentation operating principles. Experience troubleshooting equipment and instrumentation.
• Certifications: Industry-recognized certifications such as the Certified Facility Manager (CFM) or Facility Management Professional (FMP) preferred.

About Us

Celcuity is an Equal-Opportunity Employer. Celcuity is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices, and we strive to provide employees with total compensation packages that are competitive. For this role, the anticipated base pay range is $90,000-$125,000 DOE. The exact base pay offered for this role will depend on various factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s geography, qualifications, skills, and experience.

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