Lab Manager

Atlas Data Storage • South San Francisco, CA

4d • $110,000 - $135,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Lab Manager will oversee the daily operations of biology, chemistry, and engineering laboratories, ensuring a safe, organized, and compliant environment. This role involves managing resources, hazardous waste programs, equipment maintenance, and serving as the Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) lead. The Lab Manager will also collaborate with facilities teams on laboratory planning and expansion, and support shared lab services.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, or a related field.
• 5–10 years of laboratory management experience.
• Strong communication and organizational skills; ability to support and guide diverse technical teams.
• Proven experience leading EH&S programs and serving as a primary compliance coordinator.
• Working knowledge of chemical handling, SDS management, and waste storage and disposal requirements.
• Familiarity with common laboratory equipment (e.g., LC/MS, centrifuges, fume hoods, glass washers, DI systems) and their maintenance.
• Ability to work effectively with internal teams, contractors, and vendors.
• Proactive, detail-oriented approach with the ability to balance operational support and compliance.
• Proficiency with computer-based systems for maintenance tracking, purchasing, SOP development, and documentation.

Nice To Haves

• Cleanroom experience preferred.
• Hands-on equipment maintenance experience, supply chain/kanban systems, and reagent preparation are pluses.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of biology, chemistry, and engineering laboratories, including support for cleanroom activities as needed.
• Maintain organized, safe, and compliant laboratory environments; promote best practices across all lab users.
• Ensure scientists and engineers have appropriate space, equipment, and resources to perform their work effectively.
• Manage hazardous waste programs, contracted disposal services, and maintain the SDS library.
• Serve as Atlas’s Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) lead, coordinating with external consultants, leading internal safety programs, managing inspections, and chairing monthly safety meetings.
• Oversee preventive maintenance programs, service contracts, and repairs for laboratory equipment.
• Support shared lab services, including glass wash, autoclave operations, reagent stocking, and coordination with supply chain on consumables and gases.
• Partner with facilities teams on laboratory planning, expansion, and construction initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level