Lab Operations Manager

Eikon Therapeutics • Millbrae, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

As the Lab Operations Manager at Eikon, you will be a critical member of our team by supporting scientists and engineers in a fast-paced work environment. You will be responsible for maintaining day-to-day operations of the laboratories, supporting equipment and supplies, and partnering with EH&S, Facilities, IT, and other teams. This position requires strong organizational and communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or a related discipline, plus 6+ years of experience in lab management or scientific operations.
• Experience with laboratory safety practices and requirements.
• Ability to adapt and remain flexible in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively.
• Strong organizational and planning skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

• Self-motivated, highly organized, and detail-oriented, with strong documentation and record-keeping skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to build strong, collaborative relationships across scientific, engineering, and operational teams.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic research environment.
• Proactive and resourceful, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve operational issues independently.
• Enjoy training, supporting, and mentoring team members and laboratory staff.
• Strong commitment to laboratory safety, organization, and operational excellence.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and take the initiative to implement solutions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and optimize day-to-day lab operations in support of science and engineering teams.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for lab operational needs, coordinating with Facilities, EH&S, IT, Procurement, vendors, and scientific teams.
• Manage lab consumables and inventory, including purchasing, vendor management, receiving, storage, organization, and maintaining appropriate stock levels.
• Manage lab equipment, including installation, preventative maintenance, calibration, repairs, training, relocation, and decommissioning.
• Maintain equipment and asset records, service schedules, warranties, and vendor documentation.
• Coordinate lab support activities, including glassware washing, autoclaving, freezer defrosting, lab cleanups, and general lab organization.
• Maintain cell culture lab environments, including routine cleaning of BSCs, water baths, incubators, and shared equipment.
• Manage laboratory gases and oversee cold-storage equipment and alarm response.
• Coordinate chemical and biohazardous waste collection and disposal in partnership with EH&S.
• Partner with EH&S to support lab safety programs, inspections, safe work practices, and compliance with established safety requirements.
• Maintain lab SOPs, procedures, records, and other operational documentation.
• Coordinate lab space planning and ensure equipment and utility needs are supported.
• Troubleshoot and resolve lab operational issues while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, reliability, and cost control.

Benefits

• Bonus and equity compensation
• 401k plan with company matching
• Medical (premiums covered by Eikon at 95%)
• Dental and vision insurance (premiums covered by Eikon at 100%)
• Mental health and wellness benefits
• Weeklong summer and winter holiday shutdowns
• Generous paid time off and holiday policies
• Life/AD&D Insurance (premiums covered by Eikon at 100%) and optional supplemental employee-paid life/AD&D policies
• Enhanced parental leave benefit
• Daily subsidized lunch program when on-site

What This Job Offers

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