Lab Facilities & Operations Coordinator II (Contract)

Menlo Ventures; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Xaira Therapeutics in the San Francisco Bay Area is seeking a reliable Facilities Coordinator to support shipping and receiving, facilities operations, and lab infrastructure. This role ensures a safe, efficient environment for research teams, with emphasis on proactive coordination across facilities and vendor relationships in a fast-paced setting.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years in facilities coordination or lab operations, familiarity with EH&S practices, and experience with lab

Qualifications

• 3+ years in facilities coordination or lab operations.
• Experience in a lab-based environment preferred.
• Familiarity with shipping and international logistics.
• Knowledge of lab infrastructure (gases, vacuum, cold storage) preferred.
• Experience with EH&S practices is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, compliant laboratory environment and coordinate equipment relocations.
• Oversee cell line inventory tracking and mycoplasma testing protocols.
• Collaborate with external vendors such as Unity Lab Services to manage inventories.
• Lead EH&S initiatives and ensure waste disposal is compliant.
• Optimize workflows with scientific teams and support facilities logistics.

Skills

Facilities coordination

Lab operations

Shipping & receiving

EH&S practices

Vendor coordination

Tools

Benchling

Job description

Xaira Therapeutics in the San Francisco Bay Area is seeking a reliable Facilities Coordinator to support shipping and receiving, facilities operations, and lab infrastructure. This role ensures a safe, efficient environment for research teams, with emphasis on proactive coordination across facilities and vendor relationships in a fast-paced setting.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years in facilities coordination or lab operations, familiarity with EH&S practices, and experience with lab