Lab Operations Associate

Excelsior Sciences; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Excelsior Sciences of New York is seeking a motivated Laboratory Operations Associate to support day-to-day operations of our research laboratories. You will work with Biology, Chemistry, and Automation teams, ensuring safe, efficient lab performance and providing direct support to the Associate Director of Lab Operations.

Responsibilities include ordering and tracking supplies, coordinating waste disposal, managing inventory, and assisting with shipping, receiving, and equipment maintenance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field with hands-on lab experience.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety practices and proper chemical handling.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work collaboratively with scientific teams and external vendors.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook and Word.
• Ability to lift and move laboratory supplies and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Support laboratory operations, safety, waste management, and procurement.
• Assist Biology, Chemistry, and Automation teams.
• Manage inventory, supplies, and equipment coordination.
• Coordinate shipping/receiving and vendor communications.

Skills

Laboratory safety

Organization

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Lifting up to 40 lbs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field

Job description

Excelsior Sciences of New York is transforming small molecule therapeutic drug discovery with the use of modular chemistry, to make better medicines fast. Excelsior's modular approach leverages smart blocks as the foundation of drug design and synthesis. Our smart blocks and proprietary methodologies enable chemistry that machines can do, rather than building machines that attempt to do chemistry as it is practiced today. By coupling our automated synthesis and testing, we can reduce the design-make-test-analyze cycle to two weeks. This rapid generation of high-quality data allows us to fully leverage AI/ML to create closed learning loops and conduct multiparameter optimization, resulting in better medicines, fast. Excelsior's operations are fully U.S.-based, as our automated approach enables us to onshore integrated drug discovery.

Position Summar

yExcelsior Sciences is seeking a motivated and highly organized Laboratory Operations Associate to support the day-to-day operation of our research laboratories. This role will support laboratory operations, scientific teams, Environmental Health and Safety, waste management, procurement, inventory, and equipment coordination

.Working closely with the Associate Director of Lab Operations, this role will help ensure the laboratories operate safely and efficiently while providing direct support to the Biology, Chemistry, and Automation teams as needed

Key Responsibiliti

esLaboratory Operations and Scientific Suppo

• rtSupport laboratory setup, organization, and improvement project
• s.Support the day-to-day operation of the Biology, Chemistry, and Automation laboratorie
• s.Maintain organized laboratory supply areas, storage locations, and shared workspace
• s.Receive, unpack, organize, and distribute laboratory supplies and equipmen
• t.Assist with shipping and receiving laboratory materials and equipmen
• t.Assist scientists with routine laboratory tasks and operational need
• s.Prepare and replenish laboratory reagents, buffers, instrument solutions, and consumables as neede

d.Environmental Health and Safety and Waste Manageme

• ntCoordinate chemical, biological, hazardous, and other laboratory waste collection and disposa
• l.Monitor waste accumulation areas and ensure waste is properly labeled, stored, and prepared for picku
• p.Maintain waste management records and coordinate with waste disposal vendor
• s.Partner with external safety consultants and participate in EHS meetings, inspections, and follow-up activitie
• s.Assist with routine laboratory safety inspections and follow up on corrective action
• s.Maintain chemical inventory records and Safety Data Sheet
• s.Help ensure compliance with laboratory safety policies and procedure
• s.Support EHS documentation and follow-up activities as neede
• d.Support the continued improvement of laboratory safety practice

s.Procurement and Invento

• ryAssist with obtaining vendor quotes and preparing purchase requisition
• s.Track purchase orders, deliveries, and backorders, and follow up with vendors as neede
• d.Receive and verify incoming shipments against packing slips and purchase order
• s.Maintain accurate procurement, inventory, and vendor record
• s.Monitor laboratory inventory levels and reorder supplies as neede
• d.Organize laboratory supplies, storage areas, and inventory location
• s.Support the implementation and ongoing use of procurement and inventory management system
• s.Become a knowledgeable resource for the systems and assist users with day-to-day question

s.Equipment and Vendor Coordinati

• onMaintain an equipment lifecycle schedule covering delivery, installation, qualification, and preventive maintenanc
• e.Provide lab-wide visibility into equipment availability to support the laboratory production schedul
• e.Coordinate equipment service visits, repairs, installations, and onsite vendor suppor
• t.Maintain equipment documentation, service records, and maintenance schedule
• s.Follow up with service vendors regarding maintenance, repairs, service requests, and required documentatio
• n.Assist with equipment installations and laboratory moves as neede

d.General Responsibiliti

• esSupport laboratory operations projects and process improvement
• s.Maintain laboratory operations documentation and assist with procedure update
• s.Work collaboratively with scientific and operational teams to address day-to-day laboratory need
• s.Perform other duties as needed to support laboratory operation

s.Qualificatio

• nsBachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related scientific discipline, with at least one year of hands-on laboratory experience through academic research, an internship, or industry experienc
• e.Knowledge of laboratory safety practices and proper chemical handling procedure
• s.Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple prioritie
• s.Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skill
• s.Ability to work collaboratively with scientific teams, operations colleagues, consultants, and external vendor
• s.Strong attention to detail and a proactive, service-oriented approac
• h.Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Exce
• l.Ability to lift and move laboratory supplies and equipment weighing up to 40 pound

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The salary range for this position is $55,000-$80,000 per year. The actual compensation offered will be based on factors such as relevant experience, education, and skills. In addition to base salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off and other benefi

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Excelsior Sciences of New York Is an equal opportunity employer (EEO). We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to religion, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, alienage or citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.