Lab Operations Specialist III

ATR International; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) match

Commuter benefits

Employee discounts

Referral programs

Paid sick leave

Job summary

ATR International is seeking a Lab Operations professional in Foster City to provide operational leadership and drive improvements across the laboratory environment.

You will manage asset lifecycles, coordinate with multiple internal teams and external vendors, and lead capital projects to enhance efficiency and reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• Significant experience supporting laboratory operations or technical operations.
• Ability to independently lead complex initiatives and influence stakeholders.
• Preferred experience in biotech/pharma laboratory environments and capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership and issue resolution in Lab Operations.
• Lead cross-functional projects including lab moves, infrastructure improvements, equipment relocations, and facility initiatives.
• Manage laboratory assets through planning, installation, maintenance, service coordination, and decommissioning.
• Coordinate stakeholders across Facilities, Procurement, IT, EHS, Finance, scientists, and external vendors.
• Support capital planning, budgets, purchase orders, invoicing, and project tracking.
• Monitor performance, identify risks, and implement corrective actions to improve efficiency.
• Develop operational metrics, dashboards, and governance processes.

Skills

Lab operations

Project management

Vendor management

Operations leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences/Engineering/Business

Job description

Pays up to $41.48 an hour depending on experience

Core Responsibilities:

Serve as a Lab Operations partner providing operational leadership and issue resolution support.

Lead cross functional projects including laboratory moves, infrastructure improvements, equipment relocations, and facility initiatives.

Manage laboratory assets and equipment through planning, procurement, installation, maintenance, service coordination, and decommissioning activities.

Coordinate stakeholders across Facilities, Procurement, Information Technology, Environmental Health and Safety, Finance, scientists, and external vendors.

Support capital planning, operational budgets, purchase orders, invoice management, and project financial tracking.

Monitor operational performance, identify risks, and implement corrective actions to improve laboratory efficiency and reliability.

Develop and maintain operational metrics, dashboards, project plans, and governance processes to improve visibility and execution.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives that reduce non-scientific work, improve service delivery, and enhance the scientist experience.

Support implementation and refinement of the Technical Development operating model, including standardization, stakeholder engagement, and scalable service delivery processes.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Business, or a related field with significant experience supporting laboratory operations, technical operations, project management, or research environments. Demonstrated ability to independently lead complex initiatives, influence stakeholders, manage competing priorities, and deliver operational improvements. Preferred experience includes laboratory infrastructure projects, equipment lifecycle management, capital planning, vendor management, operational excellence programs, and biotechnology or pharmaceutical laboratory environments.

Full-time employees (working an average of 30 hours or more) are eligible to select from different benefits packages. Packages may include medical, dental, and vision benefits, a 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match (available after 1 year of employment), commuter benefits, employee discount and referral programs, and life and supplemental income insurance. Paid sick leave is provided in accordance with applicable state and local laws.

Compensation

Final offer amounts, within the base pay set forth above, are determined by factors including your relevant skills, education, and experience, as well as the benefits package you select.

Work Authorization

ATR International, Inc. cannot sponsor work visas (H-1B, F-1 STEM OPT with I-983, or similar). Candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization.

ATR International, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.