Lab Operations Specialist

Scorpion Therapeutics; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Abiologics is seeking a Lab Operations Specialist, Chemistry to support Synteins discovery by ensuring operational excellence across chemistry, biology and automation labs.

You will manage workflows, coordinate equipment maintenance (HPLC-MS, mass spectrometers, peptide synthesizers), oversee waste disposal, and continuously optimize lab processes to accelerate early-stage biotech programs.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in chemistry, chemical engineering, biochemistry, or related field.
• 4+ years in biotech, pharma, or academic research labs.
• Experience with lab instrumentation, inventory management, and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Manage laboratory workflows.
• Coordinate equipment maintenance (HPLC-MS, mass spectrometers, peptide synthesizers).
• Oversee waste disposal.
• Optimize laboratory processes.

Skills

Instrumentation

Inventory management

Process improvement

Organizational skills

LIMS

MS Office

Education

BS/MS in chemistry/engineering/biochemistry

Tools

HPLC-MS

Mass spectrometers

Peptide synthesizers

Job description

Role

Lab Operations Specialist, Chemistry at Abiologics, supporting Synteins discovery by ensuring operational excellence across chemistry, biology, and automation labs.

Responsibilities

• manage laboratory workflows
• coordinate equipment maintenance (HPLC-MS, mass spectrometers, peptide synthesizers)
• oversee waste disposal
• optimize laboratory processes

Qualifications

• BS/MS in chemistry, chemical engineering, biochemistry, or related field
• 4+ years in biotech, pharma, or academic research labs
• experience with lab instrumentation, inventory management, and process improvement
• strong organizational skills
• proficiency in lab info systems and Microsoft Office

Preferred

• experience in biotech or pharma research environments
• familiarity with automation and high-throughput platforms

High-Value

• supporting early-stage biotech R&D, enabling rapid movement of therapeutic candidates, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and continuous process enhancements, with a focus on synthetic biology and novel therapeutic modalities

Work setup

not specified, but implies a fast-paced research environment with potential for growth.