Lab Operations 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

Laboratory Operations Specialist

At RefinedScience, our mission is to advance care by bringing together the best science, data and minds – disease by disease, patient by patient, cell by cell to discover pathways to life beyond disease.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Laboratory Operations Specialist to support both the day-to-day operational infrastructure of our lab and our scientific research pipeline. This role is roughly split between lab operations/compliance (~60%) and hands-on scientific project contribution (~40%), making it ideal for someone who enjoys variety and wants exposure to cutting-edge -omics research in a startup environment. The ideal candidate is a BS or MS graduate in a life sciences field with 2-5 years of relevant laboratory experience.

KEY ACTIVITIES

• Manage procurement, maintenance, decontamination, calibration, and repair of all laboratory equipment
• Oversee inventory and supply chain logistics for lab consumables and reagents
• Maintain physical sample storage and manage the biorepository database
• Ensure all laboratory activities comply with institutional, local, state, and federal safety regulations, including OSHA and biosafety guidelines
• Oversee lab safety protocols, hazardous waste disposal procedures, and general laboratory hygiene standards
• Serve as a point of contact for safety audits and inspections
• Conduct hands-on in vitro research supporting ongoing pipeline programs, with a strong focus on -omics studies (e.g., genomics, proteomics, transcriptomics)
• Support scientists in executing complex, multi-day experiments, including setup and operation of liquid/fluid handlers and other lab automation equipment
• Document and archive experimental protocols, data, analyses, and conclusions in accordance with established SOPs and data integrity standards

MUST HAVES

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

NICE TO HAVES

• Experience with -omics workflows (genomics, proteomics, transcriptomics, metabolomics)
• Experience operating liquid handlers or lab automation systems
• Experience with laboratory inventory management systems (LIMS) or biorepository databases
• Experience carrying out tasks in a GLP setting
• Prior experience in a startup or small-team lab setting

WHY YOU’LL LOVE REFINED SCIENCE

Team + Values

At RefinedScience, we seamlessly integrate top-tier clinical and biological data with expert knowledge to provide unparalleled insights. We maximize patient impact with these unique insights by optimizing clinical trial probability of success and time to actionable results. We work across biopharma and we are a trusted partner in achieving better results, faster - working together to unlock strategic advantage.

Our Values

• Act with Purpose - We believe in rigor through deliberate and thoughtful actions
• Be Curious - Curiosity is the spark that ignites innovation and growth
• Take Ownership - True ownership leads to pride and commitment in the work we do
• Invest in Relationships - Building strong connections is the foundation for effective collaboration and trust for long term success
• Embrace Agility - We celebrate agile thinking, resilience, and adaptability

WHAT WE OFFER

• The target salary range is $65,000 to $76,000 annually.
• Base pay offered may vary within the posted range based on several factors, including but not limited to education, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location.

BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Life, AD&D, Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance (none is 100% covered)
• HSA Spending Accounts
• 22 Vacation days
• 10 Paid Holidays and Sick Time (120 hours per year)
• 401(K) Plan