Laboratory Operations Associate

Serif Biomedicines, Inc.•Cambridge, MA

6d•$72,000 - $99,000•Onsite

About The Position

Serif Biomedicines is seeking a highly organized and hands-on Laboratory Operations Associate to support sample management, inventory, and day-to-day operations for their CMC and broader laboratory teams. This role involves working closely with the CMC team to establish and maintain an efficient sample management and inventory system, organizing final cargo and coordinating handoffs, and supporting the procurement of essential reagents and consumables. The ideal candidate will possess strong bench and instrument experience, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with scientists and operations leadership. This position offers a significant opportunity for professional growth into a lab management role within a dynamic, fast-paced, and collaborative environment.

Requirements

BS degree in Biology, chemistry, Biochemistry or related field
2+ years of experience in laboratory operations, sample management or both
Hands-on bench experience at the Research Associate or Associate Scientist level
Hands-on experience with cytometers, Fragment Analyzers, and chromatography instruments
Strong communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally with scientists and operations leadership
Ability to lift up to 30 lbs

Nice To Haves

Experience in sample management and/or laboratory operations (experience in both is a plus)
Candidates with sample management experience who are looking to grow into a lab management role are strongly encouraged to apply
Experience working with Benchling, specifically Workflows and Inventory is desirable.
Experience with other LIMS or inventory systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

Work closely with the CMC team to build out and maintain their sample management and inventory system.
Organize final cargo and support handoffs of materials to other teams across the company.
Provide regular updates on cargo inventory status to the Director of CMC, Head of Analytics, Senior Manager of Operations, and other team leads.
Partner with scientists and the Senior Manager of Operations to organize inventory and coordinate procurement of key enzymes, buffers, and other consumables.
Run decontamination and cleaning protocols on Fragment Analyzers and flow cytometers (including the yeast cytometer and sorter) on a weekly basis.
Complete daily “Lab Tasks” to maintain lab organization cleanliness, and readiness.
Support lab space optimization efforts as the team grows within an increasingly confined footprint.
Troubleshoot key laboratory equipment and support routine equipment upkeep.
Perform Category B equipment maintenance (freezer defrosts, incubator PMs, centrifuge calibrations, pipette calibration scheduling, etc.).
Provide procurement support for general lab consumables.
Assist in executing new lab member onboarding, including bench allocation; procurement of benchtop equipment and consumables (pipettes, centrifuges, freezers); support fridge and freezer allocation; safety training checks; and small lab consumables procurement.
Help ensure team members are set up efficiently to work safely and effectively in the lab.