Lab Manager

SPECTRAFORCE; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading life sciences consulting firm in Cambridge, MA, is seeking a Lab Manager to provide on-site support for laboratory functions, involving maintenance of equipment and collaboration with scientists. Candidates should have a Bachelor's or Master's in Chemistry or related fields and at least three years of relevant laboratory experience. Proficiency in MS Suite and excellent communication skills are essential. This full-time, onsite role offers opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years relevant laboratory-based experience.
• Strong aptitude for hands-on lab work and equipment maintenance.
• Independent work ability with excellent organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site lab service and equipment maintenance.
• Perform experimental protocols for technology platforms.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Manage inventory, purchase, and shipping of laboratory supplies.
• Document and track work requests for equipment service.

Skills

Lab Management experience

Vendor collaboration

Proficiency in MS Suite

Hands-on laboratory skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Chemistry or related discipline

Job description

Overview

Fully onsite position/ Slight flex with schedule must work during business hours.

This is an "in lab" position, candidates must be open to working in lab, vs. managing externally

This position will support 2 different floors with up to 50 Scientists

No exposure to severe heat or cold rooms

Possibility of an extension

Open to candidates willing to relocate at own expense

Must have experience

• Lab Manager, someone who is readily available in lab, basic experience with equipment, chemicals comfort with PPE, collab with vendors
• Previous experience working with vendors, relocating chemicals, solvents liquids, working to support other Scientists
• Proficient in MS Suite
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant laboratory-based experience, must be professional experience; within pharma, biotech or academic labs. Same min # of years applicable to both bachelor's degree and master's degree candidates.

Nice to Have / Preferred Skills

• Chemistry Lab Management experience

Description

The CMC Synthetics Platform within the R&D organization, is responsible for the process development of small molecule drug substances undergoing clinical studies. We are seeking a hands-on laboratory manager with excellent organizational skills to support our activities.

The person will provide services at the Cambridge Crossing (CX), Cambridge, MA site.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site service to the Client for both laboratory functions and laboratory equipment and instrumentation maintenance and upkeep
• Perform experimental protocols to support the Client’s technology platforms
• Ensure compliance with health and safety teams and training as required for lab operations
• Support inventory management, purchasing, and shipping of chemical compounds and laboratory supplies
• Maintain equipment and support new equipment installation and material readiness for technology platforms
• Submit and track work requests and coordinate with service engineers to ensure timely service in cases of equipment failure
• Write and maintain training documentation describing the proper use of equipment and workflows
• Coordinate with IT for laboratory computer troubleshooting
• Assist scientists with shipping of chemical samples and bulk chemicals and intermediates between sites and CROs/CMOs including international shipping logistics
• Monitor and maintain HPLC/UPLC diluent and eluent supplies as needed
• Generate experimental data by following platform protocols

Requirements

• B.S. or B.A. in relevant field (Chemistry or related discipline) with at least 3 years of relevant experience, or Master’s in Chemistry
• Demonstrated aptitude for working in the lab and hands-on experience with equipment and instrument maintenance
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written) and organization skills are required
• Ability to work independently and set own schedule
• Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Experience participating in teams and collaborative work environments.