Laboratory Manager

EpiBiologics; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative biotechnology company is seeking a dedicated Laboratory Manager to ensure smooth operations in a fast-paced lab environment. This role is essential for supporting a talented scientific team focused on developing transformative medicines. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, proactive, and passionate about science, with a strong ability to multitask and maintain safety standards. Join a collaborative team where your contributions will directly impact groundbreaking research and development efforts.

Benefits

Comprehensive health insurance

Flexible PTO

Paid Holidays

Winter Break

Parental Bonding Leave

401(k) Plan

Competitive base pay

Bonus and equity package

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in a lab management or scientific role.
• Proficient in laboratory safety protocols and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily lab operations and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Manage lab resources, including inventory and vendor relationships.

Skills

Lab Management

Organization

Communication

Problem Solving

Safety Protocols

Multitasking

Education

BS or MS in relevant field

Tools

Laboratory Equipment

Laboratory Software

Job description

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Base pay range

$125,000.00/yr - $155,000.00/yr

We're seeking an extremely reliable, organized, and hard-working dedicated Lab Manager who thrives in fast-paced settings and is passionate about contributing to the successful operation of our lab facilities.

Description:

Join a fast-paced, collaborative, cutting-edge start-up biotechnology company developing the next generation of therapeutic bispecific antibodies focused on extracellular protein degradation. Our mission is to generate novel transformative medicines for the patients that need it most. We're seeking an extremely reliable, organized, and hard-working dedicated Lab Manager who thrives in fast-paced settings and is passionate about contributing to the successful operation of our lab facilities. This role is critical in ensuring the lab runs smoothly, safely, and efficiently, allowing our scientific team to focus on groundbreaking research and development. This opportunity is perfect for someone who has a knack for organization, has a proactive mindset, enjoys multitasking, and is eager to support a team of talented scientists.

Day-to-day responsibilities may include:

• Oversee day-to-day operations in our lab, ensuring everything runs seamlessly.
• Provide comprehensive support to our laboratories and staff, including maintaining lab functionality, managing stock and consumable inventories.
• Manage urgent and regular weekly lab operation tasks including daily stocking of labs, monitoring and collection of lab waste, ordering and changing CO2/LN2 tanks, receiving packages, coordinating new shipments, and autoclaving glassware.
• Develop and implement lab procedures while upholding health and safety standards.
• Oversee maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment, scheduling preventative maintenance as needed and maintaining records
• Manage laboratory budget and resources, including ordering and maintaining inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Lead vendor relationships for lab service providers including vendors for lab equipment, compressed gas, lab coats, waste collection, EH&S consultants and janitorial services.
• Lead Safety Team to ensure the lab is safe place to work and it maintains compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory standards. Activities include routine safety audits, implement corrective actions, engage with inspections, facilitate routine safety meetings, maintain waste collection records and update safety polices as needed
• Support onboarding and training of new lab personnel on safety procedures and proper use of lab equipment
• Troubleshoot and solve operational problems to maintain efficient lab workflow.
• Stay up-to-date on the latest advancements in biotechnology and recommend new technologies and methodologies to improve lab efficiency.

Required Education / Experience and Skills:

• BS or MS with 4+ years of experience of relevant experience in academic or biotechnology company setting.
• Passionate about science, cell biology, and protein sciences.
• Extremely reliable, organized, and hard-working and is a quick learner who understands the dynamics of a scientific lab.
• When needed, works beyond the 9-5 norm to ensure time-sensitive tasks are completed - on call for emergencies outside of working hours.
• Someone with previous experience as a lab manager or a scientist looking to transition into a lab management role.
• Exceptional in organizing, planning, and prioritizing tasks efficiently.
• Excellent at communication, able to maintain good relations with vendors and suppliers.
• Versatile teammate who embraces the day-to-day tasks needed to efficiently run a lab, such as re-stocking lab reagents, autoclaving, and making buffers.
• Willing to go the extra mile to ensure the lab operates smoothly.
• Proficient in laboratory safety protocols and regulations, including hazardous materials handling and waste disposal.
• Experience with common laboratory equipment and software is a plus
• Comprehensive and competitive health, vision, dental, life insurance
• Competitive base pay, bonus, and equity package
• Flexible PTO, Paid Holidays and Winter Break
• 10 weeks Parental Bonding Leave
• Epi 401(k) Plan

EpiBiologics is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you think you will excel in this role, but perhaps don’t tick every box, we encourage you to apply!

Note to External Recruiters: Submission of unsolicited resumes prior to an agreement set in place does not create any implied obligation.

• $125,000 - $155,000 per year

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Science

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