Lab Operations & Compliance Specialist

San Diego Stealth Startup; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

San Diego Stealth Startup seeks an Assistant Lab Manager to support daily laboratory operations and assist the Sr. Lab Manager in maintaining a safe, organized workspace.

You will coordinate inventory and vendors and help ensure that workflows run efficiently, balancing hands-on support with administrative coordination. The role requires laboratory experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in biology, chemistry, biotechnology, or related field.
• At least 2 years of laboratory experience.
• Knowledge of PPE, chemical hygiene, biosafety basics, inventory management, and equipment coordination.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day lab readiness including workspace organization and supply availability.
• Monitor supplies, reagents, PPE, and place purchase requests as needed.
• Receive, label, store, and distribute lab materials per procedures and safety requirements.
• Coordinate lab upkeep of shared spaces, cold storage, waste staging, and equipment zones.
• Assist with safety inspections, lab audits, incident documentation, and follow-up.
• Onboard new lab personnel by coordinating access and training checklists.
• Escalate safety, facilities, equipment, or compliance issues to the Lab Manager.

Skills

Lab coordination

Inventory management

Safety/compliance

Documentation

Communication

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor degree

Tools

Benchling

LIMS

Job description

San Diego Stealth Startup seeks an Assistant Lab Manager to support daily laboratory operations and assist the Sr. Lab Manager in maintaining a safe, organized workspace.

You will coordinate inventory and vendors and help ensure that workflows run efficiently, balancing hands-on support with administrative coordination. The role requires laboratory experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with cross-functional teams.