Lab Operations Manager (January - June 2027)
About The Position
BioLabs is seeking a temporary Lab Operations Manager for its Long Island City, New York site, from January through June 2027. This hands-on, fully on-site role supports life science entrepreneurs in a collaborative environment and is responsible for the smooth operation of shared laboratory and facility spaces. The position reports to the Site Director and requires a self-directed person who can work independently while collaborating with the broader team. The manager oversees day-to-day laboratory and facility operations, equipment and vendor relationships, environmental health and safety practices, regulatory and safety compliance, resident onboarding and offboarding, supplies, and space allocation. The role also includes responding to emergencies and participating in an on-call rotation, contributing to network-wide best practices and projects, and maintaining a clean, safe, and well-functioning environment. The position requires occasional travel to other BioLabs locations and the ability to lift more than 50 pounds and stand for multiple hours.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, genetics, or a related life sciences discipline.
- At least five years of laboratory management experience in an academic and/or commercial laboratory environment.
- At least two years of supervisory or managerial experience leading technical or operations staff.
- Advanced knowledge of cellular, molecular, and microbiology techniques; safety; chemical and biological waste management; and equipment decontamination and maintenance.
- Willingness to be on call for site-related issues and attend after-hours events, with the ability to handle emergencies using independent judgment.
- Ability to understand resident companies’ missions and goals, scientific milestones, and the commercialization process.
- Customer-service focus, excellent work ethic, and optimistic attitude.
- Attention to detail, particularly regarding quality control.
- Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, effective listening, and proactive relationship building.
- Self-motivation and ability to initiate and deliver projects successfully with minimal supervision.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks or projects; experience with billing, budgeting, and reporting.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to lift more than 50 pounds and stand for multiple hours at a time.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree.
Responsibilities
- Manage daily laboratory and facility operations, including emergency responses.
- Oversee laboratory and facility equipment purchasing, installation, preventative maintenance, repairs, and cleaning; manage equipment vendor relationships.
- Act as the site EHS officer and maintain current chemical inventories, SDS databases, and hazardous waste protocols.
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and safety protocols.
- Lead resident onboarding and offboarding, including equipment training.
- Promote a collaborative and safe laboratory environment and keep spaces and infrastructure clean and in good repair.
- Manage laboratory supply inventory, order supplies, and maintain space allocation.
- Participate in the on-call rotation and respond to site and laboratory issues outside regular business hours; identify potential issues and resolve them using independent judgment and discretion.
- Participate in network teams to develop and implement best practices across the BioLabs network.
- Support the broader BioLabs team with projects and initiatives.
- Perform other duties as needed.
- Travel to other BioLabs locations as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
