Lab Operations & Omics Specialist

RefinedScience; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

Life, AD&D, Disability Insurance

HSA Spending Accounts

22 Vacation days

10 Paid Holidays and Sick Time

401(K) Plan

Job summary

RefinedScience is hiring a Laboratory Operations Specialist in Colorado to manage lab infrastructure and contribute to scientific projects. The role blends lab operations with hands-on -omics research, ideal for someone with 2–5 years of bench experience.

You will ensure equipment upkeep, inventory control, safety compliance, and data integrity while supporting cutting-edge genomics, proteomics, and transcriptomics projects in a fast-paced startup.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, or related life sciences field.
• 2-5 years of relevant laboratory experience (academic, industry, or internship).
• Hands-on experience with molecular/cell biology techniques (PCR, pipetting, cell culture).
• Familiarity with lab safety and biosafety practices (BSL-1/BSL-2).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced startup environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement, maintenance, calibration and repair of lab equipment.
• Oversee inventory and supply chain logistics for lab consumables and reagents.
• Maintain physical sample storage and manage the biorepository database.
• Ensure activities comply with OSHA/biosafety regulations.
• Oversee lab safety protocols and hazardous waste disposal.
• Serve as a point of contact for safety audits and inspections.
• Conduct hands-on in vitro research focusing on -omics studies (genomics, proteomics, transcriptomics).
• Support scientists in multi-day experiments, including setup of liquid handlers and automation equipment.
• Document and archive protocols, data analyses and conclusions per SOPs.

Skills

Molecular biology

PCR

Pipetting

Cell culture

Lab safety

Education

BS/MS in Life Sciences

Tools

LIMS

Biorepository databases

Job description

RefinedScience is hiring a Laboratory Operations Specialist in Colorado to manage lab infrastructure and contribute to scientific projects. The role blends lab operations with hands-on -omics research, ideal for someone with 2–5 years of bench experience.

You will ensure equipment upkeep, inventory control, safety compliance, and data integrity while supporting cutting-edge genomics, proteomics, and transcriptomics projects in a fast-paced startup.