Lab Manager, Bioreactor Process Design

Evotec WD; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic bioprocessing team in Redmond seeks a Lab Manager to oversee bioreactor process development. The role involves leading a team, maintaining lab equipment, and ensuring efficient lab operations. Ideal candidates will have strong organizational skills, experience in laboratory settings, and a passion for biotherapeutics. Join us to advance low-cost biotherapeutics manufacturing and contribute to innovative solutions in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Discretionary annual bonus

Comprehensive benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)

401k match

Flexible work

Generous paid time off and holidays

Wellness and transportation benefits

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant experience or equivalent education.
• Experience in lab support activities and equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Lab Associates in bioreactor operations.
• Maintain and troubleshoot laboratory instruments.
• Train and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication

Team Leadership

Motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Drive Suite

Job description

Lab Manager, Bioreactor Process Design

Apply locations: Redmond | Time type: Full time | Posted on: Posted 2 Days Ago | Time left to apply: End Date: May 30, 2025 (15 days left to apply) | Job requisition id: JOB ID-12428

Just – Evotec Biologics’ Bioreactor Process Development group is seeking an enthusiastic and hardworking team member who is passionate about expanding worldwide access to biotherapeutics through the advancement of continuous bioprocessing technology and mammalian cell culture processes. This person will join a fast-paced, collaborative, and multidisciplinary team to support bioreactor process development (perfusion and intensified fed-batch) at the bench and pilot scale for the advancement of low-cost biotherapeutics manufacturing. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, self-motivated, and efficient in completing hands-on laboratory tasks and will lead a team responsible for support bioreactor cleaning and preparation, lab space organization, equipment cleaning and maintenance, and supply ordering and inventory tasks. The ability to perform basic tasks on a computer is required as well as a willingness to learn new software tools. Fluent written and verbal communication skills in English are required, along with the ability to communicate effectively in person and over teleconference or web-based meetings. The ideal candidate is curious, creative, engaged, works well independently and collaboratively, and proactively looks for ways to improve processes and efficiency.

Responsibilities

1. Lead a team of multiple Lab Associates responsible for preparing and running bench-scale bioreactors and bioreactor-related equipment (controllers, pumps, autoclaves, etc.), including building and autoclaving bioreactor parts and assemblies, as well as assisting with bench-scale bioreactor operations (daily sampling and analytics, equipment cleaning and maintenance, inoculation activities, run preparation, and troubleshooting).
2. Maintain and troubleshoot instruments (including bioreactor control systems, software, and analytical equipment) while maintaining a clean and organized lab space.
3. Coordinate support function logistics while contributing to scientific functional area project work.
4. Train and mentor junior staff. Support Lab Associates in procedure and protocol execution.
5. Regularly inventory lab supplies and place orders.
6. Collaborate across teams to develop systems for inventory and equipment tracking.
7. Work with vendors and manufacturers on ordering and troubleshooting supplies.
8. Support other groups with solution preparation and lab maintenance activities as time allows.
9. Perform other tasks as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree + 5 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience scheduling and completing lab support activities.
• Experience cleaning and maintaining scientific laboratory equipment.
• Experience training others and leading teams.
• Strong organizational skills including attention to detail.
• Motivated – both individually and as a team member.
• Experience with Microsoft Office or Google Drive Suite applications.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds with assistance.

Pluses

• Experience developing systems for management of lab inventory or handling user requests.
• Experience with 6S/Lean or other methodology for efficiency.
• Experience leading a team.

The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be $86,500 to $95,000. The offered salary may vary depending on the individual's skills, experience, and market value. Additional rewards include discretionary annual bonus, comprehensive benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision), short-term and long-term disability, company-paid basic life insurance, 401k match, flexible work, generous paid time off and holidays, wellness and transportation benefits.

Evotec (US) Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, gender, age, disability, genetic information, gender expression, gender identity, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.