Lab Operations Associate Scientist/Scientist I (Contract)
About The Position
Lexeo Therapeutics is seeking a highly motivated contract Lab Operations Associate Scientist/Scientist I to support daily operations in its gene therapy laboratory in New York City. The role ensures laboratory workflows run smoothly, safely, and efficiently, balancing administrative responsibilities with hands-on laboratory support. It reports to the Lab Manager and requires in-person work five days per week, with occasional ad hoc hours outside standard business hours when emergencies arise. The successful candidate is organized, detail-oriented, professional, and able to manage multiple tasks and priorities efficiently while collaborating across the company. Lexeo Therapeutics is a clinical-stage genetic medicine company headquartered in New York City, developing genetic medicine candidates for inherited cardiovascular diseases. The company states that it is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and enriching work environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a scientific discipline, such as biology, chemistry, or biotechnology.
- Five years of relevant laboratory operations experience in industry or a combination of industry and academia.
- Deep understanding of laboratory safety.
- Hands-on experience in a pharmaceutical or biotechnology environment.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication and coordination skills.
- Ability to work onsite five days per week.
- Ability to work occasional ad hoc hours outside standard business hours when emergencies arise.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of the basis of gene therapy.
- Familiarity with Benchling or Quartzy.
Responsibilities
- Assist with day-to-day laboratory operations, including inventory management, consumables ordering, stock room management, and equipment maintenance.
- Maintain digital inventories of supplies, reagents, and equipment; place orders and track deliveries.
- Oversee equipment maintenance, calibration, and service records to ensure operational readiness.
- Support onboarding and ongoing training of laboratory staff on procedures and safety protocols.
- Monitor laboratory environmental conditions for compliance with safety regulations, institutional policies, and quality standards.
- Help develop and update standard operating procedures and documentation.
- Coordinate shipments of samples, supplies, and reagents to and from a biorepository, CDMOs, and the Lexeo laboratory.
- Coordinate waste disposal, chemical storage, and safety inspections.
- Serve as a point of contact for vendors, facilities, and service technicians.
- Collaborate and communicate cross-functionally within Lexeo.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
