Lab Operations Manager- Process and Synthesis labs

Scorpion Therapeutics; Lebanon (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics in the United States seeks a Laboratory Operations Lead to oversee day-to-day activities in the Foundry's synthetic molecule laboratories.

You will ensure readiness for process development, tech transfer, scale-up, and manufacturing campaigns, while driving safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• BS in chemistry or biology (or related).
• 5+ years’ experience in regulated pharmaceutical/chemical/biotech/process development labs.
• Demonstrated experience managing lab operations in a regulated environment.
• Ability to work in a lab (safe chemical handling, PPE).

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations, safety, and compliance in synthetic molecule laboratories.
• Ensure labs are operationally ready for process development, technology transfer, scale-up, characterization, troubleshooting, and manufacturing campaign support.
• Manage daily laboratory administrative operations; maintain safe, efficient, compliant execution.
• Drive readiness for new programs, equipment/utility installations, and facility expansions; coordinate vendors/contractors and maintain inventory.
• Serve as primary point of contact for laboratory operational issues/escalations.
• Champion safety culture; ensure activities meet applicable quality standards; maintain inspection readiness and support audits.
• Apply 5S and ALCOA principles to keep labs organized, compliant, and inspection-ready.
• Oversee equipment lifecycle (installation, qualification, calibration, maintenance, retirement); partner with Engineering/Equipment Support.
• Manage inventory/consumables/solvents/reagents/reference standards/critical materials; sustain asset management and equipment registry systems.
• Lead continuous improvement (productivity, reliability, digitalization, data-driven decisions) and cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Lab operations management

Regulated environment experience

Safety PPE and chemical handling

Digital lab systems (ELN, MES, LIMS)

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry or biology or related field

Tools

ELN

MES

LIMS

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Lead day-to-day operations, safety, and compliance in synthetic molecule laboratories at the Foundry.
• Ensure labs are operationally ready for process development, technology transfer, scale-up, characterization, troubleshooting, and manufacturing campaign support.
• Manage daily laboratory administrative operations; maintain safe, efficient, compliant execution.
• Drive readiness for new programs, equipment/utility installations, and facility expansions; coordinate vendors/contractors and maintain inventory.
• Serve as primary point of contact for laboratory operational issues/escalations.
• Champion safety culture; ensure activities meet applicable quality standards; maintain inspection readiness and support audits.
• Apply 5S and ALCOA principles to keep labs organized, compliant, and inspection-ready.
• Oversee equipment lifecycle (installation, qualification, calibration, maintenance, retirement); partner with Engineering/Equipment Support.
• Manage inventory/consumables/solvents/reagents/reference standards/critical materials; sustain asset management and equipment registry systems.
• Lead continuous improvement (productivity, reliability, digitalization, data-driven decisions) and cross-functional collaboration.

Basic Qualifications:

• BS in chemistry or biology (or related).
• 5+ years’ experience in regulated pharmaceutical/chemical/biotech/process development labs.
• Demonstrated experience managing lab operations in a regulated environment.
• Ability to work in a lab (safe chemical handling, PPE).
• Work authorization in the U.S. on a full‑time basis; Lilly does not sponsor visas/work authorization.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Technology transfer and scale-up experience for synthetic molecules.
• Knowledge of GMP/GLP, process safety, and lab compliance.
• Digital lab systems experience (ELN, MES, LIMS, equipment platforms).
• Project management and cross‑functional leadership.