Research Operations Lab Manager

Star Therapeutics•South San Francisco, CA

1d•$88,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time role requiring onsite presence, Monday - Friday in our South San Francisco, CA office. The Research Operations Lab Manager at Star Tx is responsible for managing and overseeing the day-to-day operations of our scientific research laboratory, as well as providing technical direction and support for research and operations activities. This key position develops and maintains effective laboratory policies and procedures with a primary focus on the efficiency and reliability of laboratory operations while ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The Research Operations Lab Manager role is instrumental in helping drive success in the laboratory and demonstrates excellent organizational skills to ensure the laboratory runs smoothly.

Requirements

Excellent written and verbal communication, stakeholder management, interpersonal, and time management skills
Curious, resourceful, and continuously looking for ways to improve laboratory operations
Able to work independently, highly organized, thorough, and able to multitask
Highly service-oriented with a genuine desire to support scientific teams
Builds trust through responsiveness, follow-through, and collaboration
Naturally proactive and able to anticipate needs before they arise
Knowledge of quality, environment, safety, and health policies. Must be comfortable enforcing lab safety-related practices and protocols
Must be on-site during normal business hours
Comfortable interfacing with EHS consultants and taking ownership of day-to-day EHS operations
B.S. or B.A. required; degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, or related life sciences discipline preferred
Minimum 3-5 years lab manager experience, supporting molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry, or related laboratory research required; strong preference for science research experience
Experience in ordering, managing, and stocking supplies, including interfacing with vendors required
Experience with inventory management tools and laboratory management systems preferred

Responsibilities

Partner closely with scientists to anticipate laboratory needs, remove operational barriers to research, and ensure smooth lab operation with minimal disruption to research activities. This includes conducting routine lab walkthroughs to proactively identify equipment, facility, inventory, organization, and workflow issues
Serve as primary contact for lab vendors including inventory supply, equipment maintenance, and service visits. Request quotes and work with vendors to provide the best prices and products for the lab
Monitor, purchase, and maintain shared inventory of laboratory reagents and consumables and work with accounting to reconcile purchases
Provide information to cross-functional teams to properly track lab expenditures
Schedule calibration/preventative maintenance checks and services for existing laboratory equipment. Manage the requisition and delivery of new capital equipment and work with vendors/facilities to install and train new users
Recommend improvements to laboratory organization, workflows, equipment usage, and inventory management to maximize efficiency and reliability
Ensure the correct handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous and biohazardous waste
Manage lab safety inspections to ensure the cleanliness and safety of the lab, and coordinate with external collaborators for semi-annual lab safety inspections
Serve as primary internal coordinator for the site’s EHS program, working closely with EHS consultants to ensure compliance and implementation of best practices with follow-up action plan and documentation
Arrange and document laboratory personnel training for safe lab practices and protocols
May assist in basic lab activities such as formulating general use buffers and media prep
May provide office management support and act as the key contact for facility management needs