Lab Manager

RevBio, Inc.; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

RevBio, Inc. seeks a Laboratory Manager to organize laboratory workspaces, manage inventory and equipment maintenance, and support QMS and SOPs. You will collaborate with EHS, R&D, and maintenance teams to meet deadlines across multiple projects.

The role emphasizes strong time management, cross-functional teamwork, and a proactive approach to improving procedures and efficiency in a growing biotech environment.

Qualifications

• Education beyond high school in biotechnology, engineering, biology, or biochemistry.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, and Excel).
• Ability to learn new software systems as needed.
• Prior knowledge of working with ERP software systems preferred.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional time management, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit purchase requisitions for laboratory supplies and equipment.
• Physically receive, visually inspect, and record the receipt of purchased items in the ERP system.
• Organize and maintain inventory to ensure its availability.
• Regularly conduct inventory audits and reconciliations.
• Schedule the maintenance, repair, and calibration of laboratory equipment.
• Manage the shipment of supplies and equipment to research partners.
• Coordinate and oversee the movement and disposition of rejected inventory (MRB).
• Process product returns.
• Assist in preparing and conducting laboratory-based research projects with engineers.
• Maintain clean and organized laboratory spaces and sanitize surfaces.
• Manage and track biohazardous and chemical waste.
• Review and support development of SOPs.
• Assist in external audits and other admin tasks.

Skills

MS Office

ERP systems

Cross-functional teamwork

Time management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Biotech/Engineering/Bio/biochemistry degree

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Job Overview

The Laboratory Manager is responsible for the overall organization of the company’s laboratory-based workspaces, including ordering laboratory supplies, monitoring inventory levels, and scheduling the maintenance, repair, and calibration of equipment. This individual will interface with environmental health & safety (EHS) personnel, research and development staff, and support the maintenance of the company’s quality management system (QMS). The Laboratory Manager will follow the company’s standard operating procedures (SOPs), and develop, design, and implement modifications to such procedures to increase overall efficiency and effectiveness. This individual must be able to meet deadlines and assess priorities for handling multiple projects and fluctuating workloads.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit purchase requisitions for laboratory supplies and equipment;
• Physically receive, visually inspect, and record the receipt of purchased items in the company’s enterprise resource planning (ERP) system;
• Organize and maintain inventory to ensure its availability;
• Regularly conduct inventory audits and reconciliations;
• Schedule the maintenance, repair, and calibration of laboratory equipment;
• Manage the shipment of supplies and equipment to research partners;
• Coordinate and oversee the movement and disposition of rejected inventory that is subject to Material Review Board (MRB) disposition;
• Process product returns;
• Work with product development engineers to assist in preparing and conducting laboratory-based research projects and experiments;
• Develop and maintain a clean and organized structure within the company’s laboratory spaces, including the sanitization of all laboratory surfaces;
• Manage and track biohazardous and chemical waste;
• Review and support the development of standard operating policies and procedures;
• Assist in the preparation and support of external audits; and
• Perform other administrative and clerical tasks and projects as may be required from time to time.

Essential Education, Skills, Environment Education and Work Experience

• Education beyond high school in the field of biotechnology, engineering, biology, or biochemistry;
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, and Excel);
• Ability to learn new software systems as needed;
• prior knowledge of working with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software systems preferred;
• Experience working with a cross-functional teams; and
• Exceptional time management, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to ask questions to understand novel, complex technologies;
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment and make calculated decisions;
• High standard of excellence for work and finds fulfillment in helping others;
• General knowledge of quality management systems (ISO 90001, ISO 13485) and documentation control best practices; and

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any othercharacteristic protected by law.