Laboratory Operations Manager - Connecticut Innovations : Job Details

Are you ready to join Connecticut Innovation's vibrant community of innovators? Connecticut Innovations (“CI”) is Connecticut's strategic venture capital arm, and we are passionate about serving our portfolio of 220+ companies across various industries, with strengths in life sciences, technology, and climate tech.

Come join Revalia (revaliabio.com) as a Lab Operations Manager!

Revalia Bio Overview

Revalia Bio's technology is centered around the use of human organs donated for research, which are revived using advanced organ perfusion methods. Perfusion is a process where fluids, similar to blood, are circulated through the organ to keep it functioning outside the body. This allows Revalia Bio to study human organs in a near-living state, generating real-time data that provides a new window into human biology and disease. This unique approach creates an entirely new source of human data that can be coupled with the latest advances in AI to improve both the efficiency and quality of the drug development process.

Revalia Bio's platform also aims to leverage human organ data to empower physicians to effectively tailor treatments to the unique needs of each individual patient. Unlike data from animal models, human organ data directly translates to patient care and can be used by physicians to better personalize a treatment regimen to the unique needs of each patient.

• Our mission is to transform the loss of one patient in the future of personalized care through organ donation for groundbreaking research.

Lab Operations Manager | Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Lab Operations Manager to support our Emergency Science Team at Revalia Bio. 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.

• 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.

Key Culture Requirements

• Role model the Revalia Bio's Company Values of world class collaboration, cultivating deep trust, relentless adaptability, and to persevere with uncommon grit.
• Display high levels of personal integrity and be able to express opinions or concerns directly and without triangulation, demonstrating honesty, openness, and a positive outlook always.
• Seek to promote collaboration and be curious (and not judgmental) about opposing opinions.
• Ability to adapt to changing business needs or to personal development opportunities. Able to fully embrace feedback and training to continuously improve performance and relationships.
• Display determination and perseverance to problem solve, create, innovate, and develop.
• Demonstrate commitment to own personal growth and development. Be “all -in” when participating in Company activities and programs related to personal and professional development and training.
• Commitment to the growth and development of their team including participation in 360 reviews where requested.

Work Location: In-person, M-F 9-5 at ELM CITY BIOSCIENCE CENTER (55 Church Street).

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Connecticut Innovations and its portfolio companies are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We have strict wage minimums, generous benefits, and personal leave policies. Our goal is to provide safe, rewarding, and empowering work environments for all who interact with our company and/or portfolio companies.