Lab Equipment Coordinator

Omeros • Seattle, WA

9d • $31 - $38

About The Position

The Laboratory Equipment Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and performing technical and administrative tasks on a day-to-day basis in support of the lab’s research and operational needs. This role coordinates equipment maintenance, works with the in-house facility technician to communicate repairs, maintains inventory, and works on ad hoc projects.

Omeros is an innovative biotechnology company that discovers, develops, and commercializes first-in-class small-molecule and protein therapeutics for large-market and orphan indications, with particular emphasis on complement-mediated diseases, cancers, and addictive or compulsive disorders. Omeros’ lead lectin pathway inhibitor YARTEMLEA®, which inhibits the pathway’s effector enzyme MASP-2, is FDA-approved for the treatment of hematopoietic stem cell transplant-associated thrombotic microangiopathy (TA-TMA) in adult and pediatric patients ages two years and older, with a planned U.S. launch in January 2026. A marketing authorization application for YARTEMLEA in TA-TMA is currently under review by the European Medicines Agency, with a decision expected in mid-2026. OMS1029, Omeros’ long-acting MASP-2 inhibitor, has successfully completed Phase 1 clinical trials.

Under a recently announced asset purchase and licensing agreement, Novo Nordisk acquired global rights to zaltenibart (formerly OMS906), a MASP-3 inhibitor in clinical development for PNH and other alternative pathway indications, along with associated intellectual property and related assets. Omeros’ pipeline also includes OMS527, a phosphodiesterase 7 inhibitor in clinical development for cocaine use disorder and fully funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, as well as a growing portfolio of novel molecular and cellular oncology programs.

Requirements

• High school graduate required
• BS degree in the Sciences preferred
• 2 – 4 years of experience in lab work preferred
• Operational knowledge of laboratory equipment or ability to learn and techniques as well as safety and regulatory compliance knowledge
• Effective computer skills including experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and general internet search skills; PowerPoint experience is a plus
• Understanding or willing to learn of the experimental objectives and how they fit into the overall project and the broader company goals; can understand and support needs of researchers to drive the direction of the projects
• Possesses an understanding of safety implications and will recommend the best course of action as it relates to equipment and processes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Problem-solving abilities
• Organizational skills and detail orientation with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with all levels of the company and vendors
• Ability to represent Omeros in a professional and courteous manner

Nice To Haves

• BS degree in the Sciences preferred
• PowerPoint experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Works with outside vendors and/or facility technician to coordinate repairs; manages repairs
• Coordinates equipment preventative maintenance, makes recommendations for changes, and maintains inventory of laboratory furniture and equipment
• Assists in managing the day-to-day operations of facilities
• Manages and owns implementation of database for equipment
• Negotiates vendor agreements, does quarterly analyzes, assesses if agreement pays for itself, etc.
• Partners with accounting on asset receipts and vendor agreements
• Conducts annual laboratory maintenance procedures for equipment and lab spaces
• Manages laboratory inventory sheets related to cold storage
• Assist with Overall Safety Program
• Ad Hoc Facility related services

Benefits

• Employees are offered medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan with a company match.
• Employees accrue three weeks of vacation and 80 hours of sick time on an annual basis and receive twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
• This position is eligible for incentive and stock options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED