Lab Manager

Osanni Bio; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Osanni Bio, a development-stage therapeutics company in San Carlos, is seeking a Lab Manager to oversee day-to-day lab operations, inventory, procurement, equipment maintenance and safety. Reporting to a Principal Scientist, you will help plan a move to the South San Francisco/Brisbane area in six months and take on broader facilities responsibilities.

You will manage Quartzy, coordinate vendor contracts, monitor inventory, maintain calibration schedules, support onboarding, and drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or related life sciences or equivalent lab experience.
• 5+ years in laboratory operations or lab management in biotech/pharma.
• Hands-on experience with inventory systems (Quartzy) and vendor management.
• Knowledge of lab safety and regulatory compliance, hazardous waste handling, EH&S requirements.
• Familiarity with lab equipment maintenance and service coordination.
• Experience supporting facility operations like shipping/receiving or moves is a plus.
• Strong organization and communication, ability to manage multiple moving parts.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Order laboratory supplies, reagents, and equipment, monitoring requests daily and keeping shipping and receiving information up to date
• Maintain inventory levels of commonly used reagents and consumables, including shared non-MBC supplies, standardizing items and stocking practices where appropriate
• Coordinate purchasing, deliveries, vendor communications, and service contracts to keep the lab running without interruption
• Administer Quartzy, including user access, purchasing workflows, and coordination with Finance to ensure timely invoice processing and vendor payment
• Oversee laboratory equipment maintenance, calibration, repairs, and installation, including preventative maintenance schedules
• Maintain laboratory organization, cleanliness, and operational readiness, including quarterly lab and freezer cleanouts and storage management
• Manage shipping and receiving, including incoming packages, outgoing shipments, and proper handling of temperature-sensitive materials
• Help plan and execute Osanni's upcoming move to a new facility in the South San Francisco/Brisbane area, where all lab and office employees will be together in one location
• Following the move, own facility operations in the new space, including workspace optimization, general upkeep, and coordinating with the landlord and building management on maintenance needs and repairs
• Establish and maintain standards for laboratory safety and regulatory compliance, including permits, inspections, and safety documentation
• Manage hazardous materials intake and waste streams through RCT, coordinate safety training, and represent Osanni at MBC meetings in partnership with EH&S, building management, and regulatory bodies
• Support onboarding of laboratory personnel, shared equipment scheduling, and day-to-day operational needs of the research team
• Identify and implement operational improvements that increase workflow efficiency and reduce costs across the lab
• Mentor and potentially supervise future laboratory operations personnel as the organization grows
• Monitor laboratory operating expenses, support budget planning with Finance, and identify opportunities to reduce costs
• Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment, ensuring deliverables are completed accurately and on time, while performing other related duties as required

Skills

Lab inventory

Vendor management

Regulatory awareness

Equipment maintenance

Facilities coordination

Onboarding support

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or related life sciences

Tools

Quartzy

Job description

Osanni Bio is a development-stage therapeutics platform, headquartered in San Francisco, California. We are creative and agile innovators, relentlessly curious about finding new ways to target the biology behind diseases with the greatest unmet need and determined to do something about it.

At the center of Osanni is its innovation engine, which is optimized for discovering new scientific insights, designing novel drug concepts, and efficiently advancing programs to a meaningful proof-of-concept. Once a program is sufficiently de-risked, it graduates into its ecosystem of affiliate companies, which are equipped with the dedicated focus, specialized talent and support necessary to scale. Osanni's architecture marries the scientific depth and operational power of a centralized platform with the speed, agility and accountability of independent companies. The result: an opportunity to create and deliver more transformative medicines.

We hold patients and the physicians who care for them as our North Star. It guides our purpose, sharpens our decision-making, and defines our impact. Osanni is currently advancing programs in ophthalmology, cardiology and beyond. We are building a highly skilled team, passionate about having an impact on human health. Be part of creating an organization where people enjoy their work and their colleagues, are valued for their individuality, and can't imagine working anywhere else.

About the Role:

The Lab Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of Osanni's research laboratory, currently located in San Carlos, owning inventory and procurement, equipment maintenance, and laboratory safety and compliance. Reporting to a Principal Scientist on the Research team, this role keeps the lab organized, stocked, and fully operational so our scientists can stay focused on advancing Osanni's development-stage pipeline. In approximately six months, Osanni will move to a new facility in the South San Francisco/Brisbane area where all of our lab and office employees will be together in one location; the Lab Manager will play a significant role in planning and executing the lab and facilities portions of this move and will take on broader facility operations responsibilities in the new space.

What You Will Do:

• Order laboratory supplies, reagents, and equipment, monitoring requests daily and keeping shipping and receiving information up to date
• Maintain inventory levels of commonly used reagents and consumables, including shared non-MBC supplies, standardizing items and stocking practices where appropriate
• Coordinate purchasing, deliveries, vendor communications, and service contracts to keep the lab running without interruption
• Administer Quartzy, including user access, purchasing workflows, and coordination with Finance to ensure timely invoice processing and vendor payment

Equipment, Facilities & Site Operations

• Oversee laboratory equipment maintenance, calibration, repairs, and installation, including preventative maintenance schedules
• Maintain laboratory organization, cleanliness, and operational readiness, including quarterly lab and freezer cleanouts and storage management
• Manage shipping and receiving, including incoming packages, outgoing shipments, and proper handling of temperature-sensitive materials
• Help plan and execute Osanni's upcoming move to a new facility in the South San Francisco/Brisbane area, where all lab and office employees will be together in one location
• Following the move, own facility operations in the new space, including workspace optimization, general upkeep, and coordinating with the landlord and building management on maintenance needs and repairs

Safety, Compliance & Documentation

• Establish and maintain standards for laboratory safety and regulatory compliance, including permits, inspections, and safety documentation
• Manage hazardous materials intake and waste streams through RCT, coordinate safety training, and represent Osanni at MBC meetings in partnership with EH&S, building management, and regulatory bodies

Laboratory Operations

• Support onboarding of laboratory personnel, shared equipment scheduling, and day-to-day operational needs of the research team
• Identify and implement operational improvements that increase workflow efficiency and reduce costs across the lab
• Mentor and potentially supervise future laboratory operations personnel as the organization grows

Budget & Resource Management

• Monitor laboratory operating expenses, support budget planning with Finance, and identify opportunities to reduce costs
• Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment, ensuring deliverables are completed accurately and on time, while performing other related duties as required

What You Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or a related life sciences field, or equivalent practical laboratory experience
• 5+ years of experience in laboratory operations, lab management, or facility and research support roles, preferably in a biotech, pharmaceutical, or academic research setting
• Hands-on experience with laboratory inventory and procurement systems (Quartzy or similar) and vendor management
• Working knowledge of laboratory safety and regulatory compliance, including hazardous waste handling, permits, and EH&S requirements
• Familiarity with laboratory equipment maintenance, calibration, and service coordination
• Experience supporting facility operations, such as shipping and receiving, building maintenance coordination, or lab and office moves, is a plus
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to track many moving pieces across the lab and facility without letting things slip
• Clear, proactive communication and a service-oriented mindset when working with scientists, office staff, vendors, and building partners
• Ability to lift and move laboratory supplies and equipment (typically up to 25 pounds)
• Experience in a venture-backed startup or other fast-paced, resource-conscious environment is a plus
• Comfort working independently, prioritizing effectively, and adapting as needs evolve in a growing organization

The expected base pay range for this position is $125,000 - $150,000 plus bonus and comprehensive benefits. The base pay range reflects the target range for this position, but individual pay will be determined by additional factors such as job-related skills, experience and relevant education or training.

We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

We will provide an intellectually stimulating, collegial and fast-paced environment.