Laboratory Manager

Outer Biosciences • Malden, MA

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About The Position

Outer Biosciences is seeking a Laboratory Manager to oversee the daily operations of our laboratory. This includes equipment purchases and maintenance, inventory organization and management, personnel safety, vendor relationships, and maintaining compliance with applicable laws, guidelines, and laboratory best practices. This critical position requires attention to detail, exceptional communication skills, and creative problem-solving abilities. This person will report directly to the Chief Scientific Officer.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a basic science or related field and 2+ years of laboratory-based research experience and 2+ years of laboratory manager experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency in sterile laboratory etiquette, proper chemical hygiene, and common biotech lab techniques, including mammalian cell culture.
• Strong work ethic and leadership skills.
• Continuous learner, meticulous, and thrives in dynamic environments.
• Highly productive, agile, and resilient with exceptional troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interactive communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as biosafety officer, managing biosafety standards and effectively training team members for their implementation.
• Train, advise, and mentor laboratory assistants, technicians, and interns in laboratory best practices.
• Monitor quality control throughout the lab.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all laboratory operations, equipment maintenance, service calls, and facility related matters for vendors and contractors.
• Establish and ensure compliance with regulations and guidelines regarding environmental, health, and safety policies, such as, permits, hazardous materials, waste management and disposal, and related items.
• Maintain an updated lab inventory, prepare order lists, and maintain sufficient stock of common reagents, supplies, and materials.
• Coordinate and participate in reagent, media, and culture platform preparation using proper sterile technique.
• Organize and oversee essential equipment sterilization processes, as well as the storage and disposable of research samples.
• Research, evaluate, and recommend capital equipment purchases for laboratory efficiency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees