Manager, Laboratory Operations
ImmunityBio•Torrey Pines, CA
•Onsite
About The Position
The Manager, Laboratory Operations will manage the Product Development Laboratory providing a productive and safe environment for research, cell banking, process and analytical work. The position will oversee the maintenance of the lab equipment performance, lab supplies ordering and inventory, laboratory information systems and maintenance of cell bank inventory.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in a scientific discipline (biochemistry, microbiology, chemistry, or related) required.
- 7+ years of progressive experience in a biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry setting required.
- 2+ years of experience leading or supervising a small team engaged in laboratory support activities strongly preferred.
- Expertise in managing lab supplies and maintaining inventory.
- Strong communication skills, both written and oral skills.
- Strong organizational skills, sufficient to succeed in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
- Strong technical knowledge and skill base in laboratory operations.
- Leadership skills and demonstrated ability to work in a productive and collaborative cross-functional manner.
Responsibilities
- Support operations at the Torrey Pines site, partnering with the Facilities Manager, to assure that site and laboratory equipment is maintained and repaired in a timely manner.
- Manage the purchasing of materials and supplies for the laboratory by obtaining quotes, requisitioning or ordering items, and tracking, expediting and receiving shipments.
- Collaborate and communicate with requesting departments and manage vendor performance to ensure purchasing requirements are fulfilled.
- Manage consumables inventory.
- Manage the maintenance of the lab and equipment, including coordinating equipment preventative maintenance and repairs with Facilities and/or external vendors, supervising inspection, cleaning, calibration, qualifications, testing and repairing lab equipment.
- Create, edit and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), process improvements, and quality standards for laboratory operations and maintenance.
- Manage a team of direct reports engaged in supporting the operational activities of the site.
- Manage the day-to-day activities of the team to include the hiring and training of new team members, coaching employees and monitoring performance.
- Manage the shipping and documentation for sterility and bioburden testing internally or at contract laboratory.
- Act as Secondary EHS on-site contact including obtaining safety data sheets (SDS) for purchased chemicals and managing liquid and solid waste pickups and proper storage of chemical and biohazard waste.
- Perform ad-hoc and cross-functional duties and/or projects assigned to support business needs and provide developmental opportunities.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision Plan Options
- Health and Financial Wellness Programs
- Employer Assistance Program (EAP)
- Company Paid and Voluntary Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
- 529 Education Savings Program
- Voluntary Legal Services, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance and Employee Discounts, Rewards and Perks
- Paid Time Off (PTO) includes: 11 Holidays
- Exempt Employees are eligible for Unlimited PTO
- Non-Exempt Employees are eligible for 10 Vacation Days, 56 Hours of Health Pay, 2 Personal Days and 1 Cultural Day
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
