ResponsibilitiesThe Lab Manager is responsible for the operation, safety, and performance of ML001. This is a hands-on role that owns lab readiness, asset management, inventory, safety and compliance, and lab-level facilities. The Lab Manager works closely with scientists, engineers, and the operations team to ensure ML001 runs as a high-utilization, audit-ready facility.
- Manage day-to-day lab operations to ensure instruments, consumables, and lab spaces are ready to support scheduled work
- Develop and maintain preventive maintenance and calibration programs for all lab equipment, including detailed records and vendor service coordination
- Build and operate the lab inventory program, including par levels, reorder triggers, audit cadence, and vendor management at the SKU level
- Maintain the lab asset register, including warranty tracking, service contracts, and lifecycle planning
- Develop, implement, and maintain SOPs and lab protocols
- Manage lab-level facilities work, including HVAC, cold storage, BSL-2 buildout, and equipment layout, in coordination with external facilities vendors
- Continuously assess workflow and resource utilization, identifying bottlenecks and recommending improvements
- Onboard new scientists, research associates, and engineers on lab logistics, safety, and operating norms
- Partner with the operations and procurement teams on capital equipment requests, vendor contracts, and service agreements
- Partner with science and engineering teams on workflow design, instrument requirements, and integration with automation systems
Required Qualifications- 5-10 years of experience managing a biology laboratory in an academic core facility, biotech, CDMO, contract research organization, or pharma research site
- Hands-on wet lab background
- Demonstrated experience running a BSL-2 program
- Track record of building and maintaining SOPs, calibration and PM programs, and inventory systems
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication
Preferred Qualifications- Prior experience as a bench scientist
- Experience supporting multi-customer or contract research environments
- Experience scaling a lab through a buildout or growth phase
- LIMS or ELN implementation experience
- Familiarity with lab automation and robotics platforms
- Experience operating within ISO 9001, GLP, or comparable quality systems
