Laboratory Manager - Confidential : Job Details

Lab Operations Manager

Position Overview: We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Lab Operations Manager to support our Emergency Science Team. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented with a warm and positive personality, capable of handling the dynamic nature of an early-stage biotech startup while maintaining consistency and accountability. This role requires a self-motivated individual who is a quick learner who can solve problems independently. The successful candidate must be solutions-oriented, comfortable with pushing back when needed, and focused on processes and templates to manage change effectively.

Core Values:[JD1]

• Cultivate Deep Trust
• Adapt Continuously
• Persevere through Uncommon Connection to Purpose
• Be a World-Class Collaborator

Key Responsibilities:

• Create monthly schedules to ensure continuous staffing of the Emergency Science Team.
• Maintain a daily inventory of critical laboratory supplies.
• Order necessary supplies to keep the Emergency Science Team fully stocked and operational.
• Keep common office areas fully stocked and orderly.
• Receive and categorize incoming shipments daily.
• Arrange outgoing shipments of critical samples to key collaborators.
• Manage relationships with key vendors.
• Coordinate equipment maintenance visits to ensure the site remains fully operational.
• Handle administrative tasks such as scheduling meetings.
• Organize catering needs for key events.

Qualifications:

• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
• Warm and positive personality.
• Ability to handle the dynamic environment of an early-stage startup.
• Consistent and accountable in work performance.
• Self-motivated and a quick learner for independent problem-solving.
• Solutions-oriented with a focus on effective processes and templates.
• Comfortable with pushing back when necessary.
• Experience in managing schedules, supplies, and shipments.
• Strong administrative and coordination skills.
• Ability to build and manage relationships with key vendors.
• Experience working in a laboratory setting.

Work Location: In-person, M-F 9-5, New Haven, CT 06510