Lab Operations Specialist

RefinedScience • Aurora, CO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

At RefinedScience, our mission is to advance care by bringing together the best science, data and minds – disease by disease, patient by patient, cell by cell to discover pathways to life beyond disease. We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Laboratory Operations Specialist to support both the day-to-day operational infrastructure of our lab and our scientific research pipeline. This role is roughly split between lab operations/compliance (~60%) and hands-on scientific project contribution (~40%), making it ideal for someone who enjoys variety and wants exposure to cutting-edge -omics research in a startup environment. The ideal candidate is a BS or MS graduate in a life sciences field with 2 to 5 years of relevant laboratory experience.

Requirements

• BS or MS in Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, or a related life sciences field
• 2–5 years of relevant laboratory experience (academic, industry, or internship experience considered)
• Hands-on experience with standard molecular/cell biology techniques (e.g., PCR, pipetting, cell culture)
• Familiarity with lab safety and biosafety practices (e.g., BSL-1/BSL-2)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced startup environment

Nice To Haves

• Experience with -omics workflows (genomics, proteomics, transcriptomics, metabolomics)
• Experience operating liquid handlers or lab automation systems
• Experience with laboratory inventory management systems (LIMS) or biorepository databases
• Experience carrying out tasks in a GLP setting
• Prior experience in a startup or small-team lab setting

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement, maintenance, decontamination, calibration, and repair of all laboratory equipment
• Oversee inventory and supply chain logistics for lab consumables and reagents
• Maintain physical sample storage and manage the biorepository database
• Ensure all laboratory activities comply with institutional, local, state, and federal safety regulations, including OSHA and biosafety guidelines
• Oversee lab safety protocols, hazardous waste disposal procedures, and general laboratory hygiene standards
• Serve as a point of contact for safety audits and inspections
• Conduct hands-on in vitro research supporting ongoing pipeline programs, with a strong focus on -omics studies (e.g., genomics, proteomics, transcriptomics)
• Support scientists in executing complex, multi-day experiments, including setup and operation of liquid/fluid handlers and other lab automation equipment
• Document and archive experimental protocols, data, analyses, and conclusions in accordance with established SOPs and data integrity standards

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Life, AD&D, Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance (none is 100% covered)
• HSA Spending Accounts
• 22 Vacation days
• 10 Paid Holidays and Sick Time (120 hours per year)
• 401(K) Plan

What This Job Offers

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