Biotech Lab Operations Specialist

BioInnovation Labs LLC; Watertown (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

BioLabs Watertown, MA is seeking a Lab Operations Associate to assist in managing and maintaining a shared biotechnology facility, supporting resident companies, and ensuring safety and efficiency in daily operations.

Reporting to the Lab Operations Manager, you will help with equipment calibration, space management, onboarding of new residents, and coordination of IT, events, and reception services, while upholding BioLabs’ standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology/chemistry, genetics, or other related life sciences discipline.
• Minimum of one year experience in an academic and/or commercial laboratory environment with experience in equipment, decontamination and maintenance, chemical and biological waste management, inventory management and ordering.
• Experience in safe transportation, handling and basic maintenance of compressed air systems, pressurized gas cylinders and dewars is a strong asset.
• Familiarity with cellular, molecular, and microbiology techniques.
• Customer service oriented with excellent work ethic and optimistic attitude.
• Detail oriented with focus on quality control and excellence.
• Outstanding organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects.
• Must be able to lift over 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.
• Capable of reaching equipment interfaces at a 2-meter height.
• Occasional on-call availability for site and lab issues; occasional off-hour events.
• Ability to travel to other BioLabs site locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support the management of the laboratory and facility spaces; assist with ordering for the site; assist with keeping spaces and infrastructure clean and in good repair; assist with receiving and delivery activities for resident packages.
• Support laboratory and facility equipment management – assist with installation, calibrations, preventive maintenance, cleaning, and decontamination; ensure proper use and training of equipment by staff and residents; help develop and maintain SOPs for equipment use and care.
• Monitor and maintain lab utilities and oversee gas manifolds to ensure uninterrupted service for resident research.
• Participate in on- and off-boarding of residents and member companies – discuss safety, space tours, badge access, initial equipment and space training, loaned equipment returns, decommissioning of space and preparation for new residents.
• Contribute to building resident community culture in collaboration with the site team.
• Assist the site EHS officer – execute site safety programs and manage hazardous waste per regulations and BioLabs policies; maintain chemical inventories and SDS databases.
• Provide excellent customer service with attention to IT, events, cafe, and reception.
• Other duties as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Safety compliance

Equipment handling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology/chemistry, genetics, or related life sciences

Job description

BioLabs Watertown, MA is seeking a Lab Operations Associate to assist in managing and maintaining a shared biotechnology facility, supporting resident companies, and ensuring safety and efficiency in daily operations.

Reporting to the Lab Operations Manager, you will help with equipment calibration, space management, onboarding of new residents, and coordination of IT, events, and reception services, while upholding BioLabs’ standards.