Senior Lab Operations Associate

Responsibilities

• Operational Coordination
• Scientific Partnership
• Facilities & Vendor Coordination
• EHS & Compliance
• Equipment & Asset Management
• Team Coordination

Requirements

• H.S. Diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years of laboratory operations, facilities, research support, or related experience
• Experience coordinating vendors, contractors, equipment service providers, and facility-related activities
• Experience maintaining laboratory inventories, equipment records, and operational documentation
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with scientists, vendors, and cross-functional teams
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high level of accuracy and responsiveness
• Self-motivated, highly organized, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and a proactive, service-oriented approach to operational challenges
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability with a track record of following projects and tasks through to completion
• Proficiency with common productivity software including Google Workspace
• Ability to lift 40 lbs without assistance
• Ability to participate in an on-call rotation to receive, assess, and respond to facility alarms outside normal business hours, including arriving on-site when critically necessary

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, engineering, or a related scientific discipline
• Experience supporting laboratory operations within a high-growth biotechnology company
• Experience with EHS programs, chemical inventory systems, hazardous waste management, or laboratory compliance programs
• Experience with project management platforms, ticketing systems, or inventory management software
• Experience using Prendio
• Experience using Adobe Acrobat or Lucid Chart
• Experience with laboratory equipment lifecycle management, preventive maintenance programs, and service contract administration
• Experience supervising, training, or coordinating the work of laboratory support personnel
• Knowledge of laboratory safety practices and regulatory requirements applicable to biotechnology research environments
• Experience supporting laboratory moves, expansions, facility projects, or laboratory build-outs

Benefits

• Annual performance-based target bonus
• Stock options
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Flexible paid time off and holidays
• Perks including on-site gym, onsite lunch, and commuter support