Lab & Facilities Operations Lead

Merge Labs; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Slope in San Francisco is seeking a Facilities and Lab Operations Coordinator who will maintain the lab and office sites, ensuring functionality and efficiency in daily operations. The ideal candidate should possess hands-on experience in lab environments, demonstrating strong mechanical skills and good judgment with vendors.

This role encompasses a wide range of responsibilities from equipment maintenance to logistics coordination, positioning the candidate as a key support for scientific progress. Join our team to enhance our facilities and help drive innovation in our operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in wet lab, R&D, biotech, or manufacturing environments.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair equipment effectively.
• Understanding of laboratory user needs regarding equipment and space.
• Coordination of vendors and maintaining system records.
• Spotting patterns in failures and maintaining preventative measures.
• Ability to make practical decisions under imperfect conditions.
• Proactive approach to improving lab and office environments.
• Comfortable with record keeping and using operational systems.
• Willingness to flexibly adapt to various job responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Keep the site ready for daily scientific operations.
• Serve as the first line of defense for lab equipment issues.
• Support lab utility systems and maintenance.
• Handle logistics and movement of goods on site.
• Maintain office and lab environments in good condition.
• Coordinate with facility vendors.
• Support workplace operations like office moves and planning.
• Assist in small facilities projects and improvements.
• Help with internal events and site logistical support.
• Keep operational documentation organized and up to date.

Skills

Hands-on facilities or lab operations experience

Strong mechanical instinct

Real comfort inside a lab

Good judgment around building systems and vendors

Bias toward order and preventive maintenance

Resourcefulness and common sense

Service mindset without being passive

Technical literacy to operate modern lab and facilities systems

Flexibility about the range of the work

Job description

Slope in San Francisco is seeking a Facilities and Lab Operations Coordinator who will maintain the lab and office sites, ensuring functionality and efficiency in daily operations. The ideal candidate should possess hands-on experience in lab environments, demonstrating strong mechanical skills and good judgment with vendors.

This role encompasses a wide range of responsibilities from equipment maintenance to logistics coordination, positioning the candidate as a key support for scientific progress. Join our team to enhance our facilities and help drive innovation in our operations.