Lab & Facilities Operations Lead

Merge; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Merge in San Francisco is seeking a dedicated Facilities and Lab Operations professional to oversee the daily functionality of their lab and office environments. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in lab operations and a strong mechanical instinct to ensure all facilities run smoothly.

Your responsibilities will include troubleshooting lab equipment and managing vendor coordination, while ensuring safety and compliance standards are met. If you thrive in a hands-on environment and are eager to support a world-class research lab, apply now.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in a wet lab or biotech environment.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair equipment.
• Understanding of lab user needs such as equipment uptime and clean spaces.

Responsibilities

• Keep the physical site ready for science and daily work.
• Serve as the first line of defense for lab equipment issues.
• Support lab utility systems and coordinate services.
• Own the practical flow of goods through the site.
• Maintain the physical condition of the office and lab environment.
• Coordinate facilities vendors and trades.

Skills

Hands-on facilities or lab operations experience

Strong mechanical instinct

Comfort inside a lab

Good judgment around building systems and vendors

Bias toward order and preventive maintenance

Resourcefulness and common sense

Service mindset

Technical literacy

Flexibility about the range of the work

Job description

Merge in San Francisco is seeking a dedicated Facilities and Lab Operations professional to oversee the daily functionality of their lab and office environments. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in lab operations and a strong mechanical instinct to ensure all facilities run smoothly.

Your responsibilities will include troubleshooting lab equipment and managing vendor coordination, while ensuring safety and compliance standards are met. If you thrive in a hands-on environment and are eager to support a world-class research lab, apply now.