Lab Operations Technician — Microbiology & GMP Manufacturing

Activate; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Concerto Biosciences is seeking a Laboratory Operations Technician to support and optimize our lab infrastructure during move-in and ongoing operations in the Cambridge/Boston area. You will work closely with leadership and scientists to enforce rigorous, standardized practices across microbiology, molecular biology, and manufacturing workflows.

You will implement tracking systems, manage supplies, and help scale our lab capabilities as an early team member.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline (e.g. Microbiology, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering).
• Strong interpersonal skills and strong written and verbal communication; ability to communicate clearly within a multifaceted community.
• Experience or familiarity with standard laboratory processes and protocols to maintain a highly functional lab environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for laboratory operations and maintenance.
• Build an understanding of laboratory resources, infrastructure, and personnel to troubleshoot operational needs.
• Coordinate with personnel to assess upcoming consumables and equipment needs.
• Manage and maintain a system for tracking equipment usage and maintenance schedules.
• Implement tracking and record-keeping for microbial assets, chemicals, equipment, and others.
• Manage procurement systems for uninterrupted availability of consumables (growth media, pipettes, disposables, glassware).
• Lead and support production of materials for experiments (growth media, kChip microwell arrays) with bespoke training.
• Ship and receive packages and communicate with collaborators.
• Contribute to team success; provide and receive feedback.
• Foster a clean, professional, and safe laboratory culture.
• Be prepared to wear many hats, including GMP manufacturing workflows for cosmetics and food.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline

Job description

Concerto Biosciences is seeking a Laboratory Operations Technician to support and optimize our lab infrastructure during move-in and ongoing operations in the Cambridge/Boston area. You will work closely with leadership and scientists to enforce rigorous, standardized practices across microbiology, molecular biology, and manufacturing workflows.

You will implement tracking systems, manage supplies, and help scale our lab capabilities as an early team member.