Lab Operations Manager

Scorpion Therapeutics; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Pension

Vacation

Medical/dental/vision

Flexible benefits

Life insurance

Time off/leave

Well-being benefits

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Lab Operations & Procurement Specialist to support inventory, forecasting, and capital purchasing for SMDD labs. You will coordinate with vendors, manage consumables, and help ensure equipment is installed, qualified, and maintained.

The role requires a BS in a science/technical field with 4+ years in biotech/pharma (or a HS diploma with 8+ years) and strong communication, IT skills, and the ability to influence across teams.

Qualifications

• BS in a science/technical field with 4+ years’ Biotech/Pharmaceutical experience (or HS Diploma with 8+ years’ equivalent experience).
• Ability to work with laboratory personnel, contractors, vendors, and management.
• Strong computer skills (MS Excel, Edge, PowerPoint, Word) to compile, summarize, and present information.

Responsibilities

• Proactively maintain lab supplies and consumables inventory; monitor consumption, support forecasting and capacity planning, interact with vendors, and manage delivery areas.
• Support SMDD capital purchasing: facilitate capital project identification, prioritization, and submission.
• Partner with maintenance and equipment teams to ensure equipment is installed, qualified, maintained, and repaired efficiently.
• Support laboratory instrument system owners; guide connecting new instruments to data management systems.
• Standardize material cold storage using best practices for inventory management, alarm response, and storage; oversee routine defrosting/cleanouts.
• Serve on the SMDD safety committee: inspections, housekeeping, chemical approvals, and safety initiatives with HSE.

Skills

Laboratory inventory management

Procurement support

Vendor coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

IT proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in science/technical field

High school diploma + 8+ years of experience

Tools

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Word

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Proactively maintain lab supplies and consumables inventory; monitor consumption, support forecasting and capacity planning, interact with vendors, and manage delivery areas.
• Support SMDD capital purchasing: facilitate capital project identification, prioritization, and submission.
• Partner with maintenance and equipment teams to ensure equipment is installed, qualified, maintained, and repaired efficiently.
• Support laboratory instrument system owners; guide connecting new instruments to data management systems.
• Standardize material cold storage (refrigerators/freezers) using best practices for inventory management, alarm response, and storage; oversee routine defrosting/cleanouts.
• Serve on the SMDD safety committee: facilitate lab inspections and reporting, lead periodic lab cleanouts/housekeeping, handle prior chemical approval/expiration authorizations, and partner with HSE on safety initiatives.
• Manage vendor interfaces; serve as single point of contact for lab glassware and lab waste removal across SMDD labs.
• Identify and implement opportunities to increase lab efficiency (equipment utilization, sample handling).
• Translate operational challenges into actionable goals and deadlines for scientists.
• Use working knowledge of IT infrastructure/software relevant to the role; troubleshoot basic issues and adapt to new systems.

Minimum Requirements:

• BS in a science/technical field with 4+ years’ Biotech/Pharmaceutical experience (or HS Diploma with 8+ years’ equivalent experience).
• Ability to work with laboratory personnel, contractors, vendors, and management.

Additional Preferences:

• 2+ years direct lab management experience; experience in lab setup, lab management, procurement, and inventory management.
• Ability to influence beyond formal reporting lines; customer-focused; strong verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong computer skills (e.g., MS Excel, Edge, PowerPoint, Word) to compile, summarize, and present information.

Additional Information:

• Possible exposure to chemicals, allergens, and loud noises.
• No travel outside the Indianapolis area.

Benefits/Compensation:

• Anticipated wage: $65,250 - $148,500.
• Full-time employees may be eligible for company bonus and a comprehensive benefits program including 401(k), pension, vacation, medical/dental/vision, flexible benefits, life insurance, time off/leave, and well-being benefits.