Lab Operations Manager (Part-Time Contractor)
About The Position
Addition Therapeutics is seeking a part-time contract Lab Operations Manager to support safe, organized research laboratories with minimal disruption. Reporting to the Associate Director of Lab and Facility Operations and collaborating with the Lab Administrator, this person will coordinate daily laboratory and facility activities and implement operational efficiency projects. The role combines hands-on laboratory support, vendor coordination, and project execution. Priorities and project timelines will be agreed with the Associate Director to fit the contracted hours and laboratory needs. The position requires regular on-site work in laboratory and equipment areas, use of required PPE, and hands-on support for inventory, shipments, and equipment coordination. The weekly schedule will be agreed in advance to support laboratory coverage and scheduled vendor activities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a natural science, or equivalent relevant experience in a cell biology, molecular biology, genomics, or similar laboratory environment.
- At least three years of laboratory operations experience, including hands-on laboratory support and coordination of equipment maintenance or vendor services.
- Working knowledge of laboratory safety practices, chemical inventory management, and safe handling of laboratory materials.
- Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to follow through on multiple requests and coordinate effectively with scientists and external providers.
- Ability to proactively identify inefficiencies, implement sustainable improvements, work independently within agreed priorities, and escalate decisions appropriately.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a biotechnology or BSL-2 research laboratory.
- Familiarity with Benchling, freezer inventory systems, barcode labeling, or laboratory relocations.
- Experience coordinating hazardous waste services, laboratory shipping, procurement, or equipment service contracts.
Responsibilities
- Oversee day-to-day laboratory operations to support operational efficiency, organization, and employee safety.
- Set priorities and track repair tickets, maintenance requests, facility issues, and safety observations through completion.
- Oversee the equipment maintenance and service program, establish priorities, review outstanding issues, and coordinate vendor escalations with the Associate Director.
- Work with the Lab Administrator to ensure approved equipment service activities are scheduled and completed.
- Coordinate equipment sourcing and service contracts by gathering user requirements, comparing quotes, tracking renewals, and presenting recommendations to the Associate Director for approval.
- Establish and maintain standing orders to improve supply availability, ordering practices, and inventory control.
- Manage vendor relationships, service expectations, and issue resolution, including waste vendors, lab coats, and lab gases.
- Promote adherence to established laboratory safety policies, procedures, and training requirements.
- Onboard laboratory personnel through facility orientation and training on established lab procedures, safety practices, and equipment use within assigned training responsibilities.
- Oversee chemical inventory and safety data sheets, coordinate inventory audits with the Lab Administrator, and follow up on discrepancies.
- Partner with the Associate Director of Lab and Facilities on routine safety walkthroughs, reinforce established safety practices, document findings, and escalate hazards or unresolved issues.
- Lead assigned laboratory operations projects, track milestones and open issues, and identify practical improvements to recurring workflows, such as freezer clean-outs and lab-wide barcoding and labeling.
- Manage assigned laboratory expansions or moves, including equipment requirements, layout planning, vendor quotes, decontamination, and relocation logistics, in collaboration with the Associate Director of Lab and Facility Operations.
- Coordinate international or complex shipments according to established procedures and applicable training requirements.
- Provide escalation support for routine domestic and local courier shipments managed by the Lab Administrator.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
