Lab Operations Specialist I

Immatics; Stafford (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates for Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

4 weeks of Paid Time off

12 Paid Holidays

401(k) with company match

100% Employer-Paid Life Insurance

Job summary

A biotechnology company in Stafford, TX is seeking a Lab Operations Specialist I to support lab operations, maintain equipment, and ensure storage conditions. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, up to 2 years of relevant experience, and is detail-oriented. This role offers opportunities for professional growth and a competitive benefits package including health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of experience in lab operations or facility support.
• Understanding of lab safety and EH&S practices.
• Comfortable using electronic tracking systems and tools.
• Able to lift equipment (up to 50 lbs occasionally).

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventative maintenance per SOP.
• Assist with equipment service calls and vendor coordination.
• Maintain inventory of laboratory supplies and reagents.
• Support waste management and follow EH&S safety protocols.
• Help prepare labs for inspections and audits.

Skills

Organized

Detail oriented

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Communication

Customer Service

Critical Thinking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree or technical certification

Tools

Electronic tracking systems

Job description

Lab Operations Specialist I – Immatics

Immatics is committed to making a meaningful impact on the lives of patients with cancer. We are the global leader in precision targeting of PRAME, a target expressed in more than 50 cancers. Our cutting‑edge science and robust clinical pipeline span TCR T‑cell therapies and TCR bispecifics.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Environment: Help pioneer advancements in cancer immunotherapy.
• Collaborative Culture: Be part of a diverse team dedicated to your professional growth.
• Global Impact: Contribute to therapies that make a lasting impact on patients globally.

FLSA Classification: Hourly, Non‑Exempt

Schedule: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Monday to Friday; On‑site

Reports to: Associate Manager, CMC‑PD/AC

Location: 13203 Murphy Road Suite 100, Stafford, TX 77477

What You’ll Do:

• Perform routine preventative maintenance per SOP or guidance initially.
• Assist with equipment service calls and vendor coordination.
• Maintain basic equipment logs and calibration records.
• Organize lab spaces and restock consumables.
• Support waste management and follow EH&S safety protocols.
• Help prepare labs for inspections, audits, and onboarding activities.
• Respond to temperature monitoring alarms and report to appropriate personnel.
• Maintain inventory of laboratory supplies and reagents, ensuring timely procurement and cost‑effective purchasing.
• Maintain non‑GMP inventory via cycle counts and electronic inventory controls.
• Identify materials requiring replenishment and place orders with Procurement.
• Oversee Kanban for all laboratory operations.
• Manage material according to storage condition requirements.
• Maintain general lab cleanliness and support with simple troubleshooting.
• Create Purchase Orders within the ERP system.

Secondary Functions:

• Assist with SOP documentation under supervision.
• Support installation and setup of new equipment.
• Participate in team meetings and safety huddles.
• Help manage equipment tags, labels, and storage.
• Dependability and initiative in task follow‑through.
• Strong verbal communication and teamwork.

Required Experience and Education:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 0–2 years of experience in lab operations, facility support, or equipment handling.
• Understanding of lab safety and EH&S practices.
• Comfortable using electronic tracking systems and tools.
• Organized and detail oriented.
• Able to lift equipment (up to 50 lbs occasionally) and perform manual tasks.

Preferred Experience and Education:

• Associate’s degree or technical certification.
• Exposure to GxP or GLP environments.
• Familiarity with CMMS, basic troubleshooting, or laboratory inventory management.
• OSHA safety training a plus.
• Eagerness to learn technical skills and grow in lab support.
• Initiative
• Problem Solving
• Critical Thinking
• Interpersonal Communication
• Customer Service
• Attention to Detail

Lab and office setting (≈50/50), with exposure to chemicals, equipment, and PPE requirements.

Travel Required:

• Communicating Verbally: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word to impart oral information to others to convey detailed spoken instructions or other workers accurately, loudly or quickly.
• Hearing: The ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and/or other sounds one‑on‑one, group or conference, telephone, and other sounds.
• Keyboarding: Entering data or text into a computer or other machine by means of a keyboard. Devices include a traditional keyboard, 10 key‑pad, touch screens and others.
• Lifting: Raising or lowering an object (up to 25 lbs) from one level to another (includes upward pulling). Carrying is to transport an object – usually by holding it in the hands or arms but may occur on the shoulder.
• Near Visual Acuity: Clarity of vision at approximately 20 inches or less (working with small objects, reading small print, including the use of computers).
• Pushing: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away from the object.
• Pulling: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves toward the force.
• Sitting: Remaining in a sitting position for at least 50 % of the time.
• Standing/Walking: Remain on one's feet in an upright position at a workstation.
• Stooping: Occasional bending the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist – requiring full use of the lower extremities and back muscles.

Work Authorization / Security Clearance Requirements

Legal eligibility to work in the United States is required. Immatics participates in E‑Verify and all new employees will be subject to the Department of Homeland Security requirements for employment.

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement

Immatics is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.

What do we offer?

• Competitive rates for Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 4 weeks of Paid Time off, granted upfront each year and prorated for first and last year of employment.
• Sick Time Off – 56 hours
• 12 Paid Holidays
• 100% Employer‑Paid Life Insurance up to at 1x annual salary, up to 100 K (club together).
• 100% Employer‑Paid Short‑ and Long‑Term Disability Coverage
• 401(k) with Immediate Eligibility & company match
• You are eligible for 401(k) plan participation as of your first paycheck.
• The company will match 100% of your contributions up to 3% of your base salary for the first two years of employment, 4% for years 2‑3 of employment, and up to 5% of your salary from the fourth year onward of continued employment.
• Partially paid Parental Leave for eligible employees (3 weeks).
• Additional voluntary employee paid coverage including Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness Employee Paid Identity Theft Protection and Pet Insurance.

Professional Growth

• Opportunities to work with leading experts in the field of T‑cell immunotherapy
• Company provided learning and development opportunities
• Fast paced, high demand collaborative and dynamic environment