Lab Operations Associate - On-Site Cambridge, Growth Path

SecureBio; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 3,978,000 - 5,665,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Paid time off

Parental leave

Professional development

401(k)

Relocation & commuter support

Job summary

SecureBio is seeking a Laboratory Operations Assistant to support our Cambridge, MA lab. You will own the logistics backbone: receiving shipments, inventory management, ordering, and hazard waste handling, enabling scientists to focus on the science.

This on-site role requires strong organization, attention to detail, and the ability to move up to 50 lbs. The position starts ASAP with a Monday–Friday schedule and an hourly wage of $35.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 1+ years in inventory, logistics, procurement, or lab support.
• Strong organizational skills with close attention to detail.
• Comfortable handling chemicals and biological waste per safety protocols (training provided).
• Proactive, with willingness to speak up and suggest improvements to workflows.
• Reliable and able to work independently on routine tasks.
• Clear written and verbal communication for coordinating with vendors and team.
• Ability to move equipment and packages weighing up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and log incoming packages; flag discrepancies or missing items.
• Manage inventory: monitor stock, place orders, track backorders; track purchases for accounting.
• Coordinate with vendors on ordering, pricing, invoicing, and accounts.
• Maintain equipment; coordinate vendor on-site visits as needed.
• Keep lab spaces clean, stocked, and organized.
• Handle hazardous waste per protocol with proper segregation.
• Maintain records of inventory, orders, deliveries, and waste.
• Support basic reagent preparation with training.
• Lead improvement projects in lab operations (ordering, tracking, space)

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Lab environment comfort

Proactive mindset

Independent work

Clear communication

Physical capability 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Quartzy

Prendio

Google Workspace (Sheets, Forms)

Job description

SecureBio is seeking a Laboratory Operations Assistant to support our Cambridge, MA lab. You will own the logistics backbone: receiving shipments, inventory management, ordering, and hazard waste handling, enabling scientists to focus on the science.

This on-site role requires strong organization, attention to detail, and the ability to move up to 50 lbs. The position starts ASAP with a Monday–Friday schedule and an hourly wage of $35.