Dyne is seeking an organized, detail and customer service-oriented Lab Manager to join our Lab Operations team. This team member will work with the Lab Operations Senior Manager to provide a smoothly operating laboratory for our scientific personnel. The successful candidate will be willing to learn, adapt and be able to perform at a high level in a fast-paced environment.
Primary Responsibilities Include:
- Ensure that all laboratory equipment is properly functioning; coordinate preventative maintenance, repair, and purchase of equipment; maintain service contracts; coordinate training as neededOversee all aspects of EHS, including tracking/managing of chemicals and hazardous materials, enforcing PPE policy, assist with oversight and management of
- contract
- EHS and lab support, maintain permits, participate in and contribute to the IBC and Safety CommitteeCoordinate with IT to ensure computers, data collection software and associated equipment are functioning in the labWork with Administrators to coordinate training for new lab personnelCoordinate and support outgoing domestic and international shipments as neededMust be willing to come in off hours to resolve lab emergencies if neededWork with functional areas to generate standing orders and maintain managed inventories of consumables and reagents
Education, Knowledge & Skill Requirements
- Bachelor
- ’s degree in life science with 5+
- years
- of
- experience
- in an industry BL2 wet lab.Experience
- working with external vendors and service providers.Ability to effectively prioritize, shift gears, and execute tasks based on business need.Excellent decision making, communication and collaboration skills in a cross-functional and multi-level environment demonstrating very strong interpersonal skillsExperience
- with Electronic Notebook applications, LIMS, and databasesAbility to influence without authority and lead by exampleAbility to self-evaluate work for accuracy and completenessExperience
- with budget management,
- contract
- negotiation, and vendor managementOperational knowledge of and troubleshooting capabilities for common lab equipmentTakes initiative and exhibits independence in identifying and addressing short and long-term opportunities for optimization of lab processesCurrent DOT and IATA certifications
- preferred
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs. (this is the weight of one dry ice box) from the floor to approximately bench heightMust be able to sit, stand, walk, bend, stretch and don appropriate PPE for prolonged periods as needed