Laboratory Operations Analyst

Xyntek Inc; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Catalyx is seeking an Analyst to plan and perform operational activities and acquisitions linked to the lab workspace. You will collaborate with Safety, Business Operations, Facility Management, Finance, IT, and other partners to ensure flawless execution of projects and processes within the lab environment.

Responsibilities include managing day-to-day operations, end-to-end lab projects, and coordination of lab moves, while upholding safety and compliance standards across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field, engineering, information systems/computer science or business.
• Experience in project management and change management is preferred.
• Familiarity with laboratory operations and controlled facilities is valued.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day activities for provisioning, instrumentation, and facility maintenance to optimize lab operations.
• Manage laboratory projects end-to-end from ideation to onboarding and installation of new instruments.
• Coordinate laboratory moves for facility projects while maintaining safety standards.
• Collaborate with IT to manage computer and automation systems, upgrades, and issue resolution.
• Work with scientific staff to maintain ongoing relationships for efficient operation and process improvements.
• Follow procedures, priorities, and timelines with project members.
• Maintain general laboratory safety standards.

Skills

Project management

Change management

Laboratory operations

Automation systems

IT collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science/Engineering/IS/CS/Business

Tools

Laboratory information systems

Automation platforms

Job description

Cambridge, United States | Posted on 08/13/2026

Catalyx specializes in the science of operational processes. With a footprint across North America and Europe, the company carefully automates and services R&D, production, packaging, and delivery processes—globally—with a sophisticated blend of products, technologies, and lifecycle services. The company was formed in 2022 after CXV Global (Crest Solutions, Xyntek, and VistaLink) and Panacea Technologies joined forces. For over three decades, Catalyx’s partnership-based culture has helped organizations in production-intense, highly regulated industries optimize their operational efficiency, performance, and safety. To learn more about the company's experience and comprehensive suite of capabilities and solutions, visit www.catalyx.ai .

Job Description

Catalyx is seeking an Analyst who functionsby planning and Performing operational activities and acquisitions linked tothe lab workspace.They work effectivelyin multi-disciplinary teams and collaborates with internal and externalpartners - such as Safety, Business Operations, Facility Management, Finance,IT - thus ensuring flawless execution of all projects and processes connected tothe lab workspace.

• Overseeing and managing theday-to-day activities involving provisioning, instrumentation, facilitymaintenance and upkeep to optimize laboratory operations.
• Managing laboratory projectsend to end, from idea through onboarding and installation of new instruments.
• Coordinating laboratory movesfor facility projects.
• Ensuring routine andunscheduled equipment maintenance is performed within acceptable timeframes,effectively collaborating with external partners/organizations.
• Collaborating with IT to manageand maintain computer and automation systems, including systems upgrades andissue resolution.
• Working closely with scientificstaff and leaders to ensure a steady and ongoing relationship with intent forefficient operation, improved automation, and workflow process improvements.
• Collaborating effectively withproject members following procedures, priorities and timelines.
• Maintaining general laboratorysafety standards.

Requirements

• A minimum of a bachelor'sdegree in a Scientific field, Engineering, Information Systems/ComputerScience or Business is required.

Preferred

• Project management and changemanagement experience is highly preferred.
• Working knowledge of laboratoryor highly controlled facilities operations, information systems,instrumentation, automation, safety, and compliance are highly preferred .
• Prior laboratory experience onthe bench or laboratory/operational management experience for sciencebackground candidates is preferred.
• Prior facility or laboratoryrenovation project management is a plus.
• Prior experience and understanding of laboratory automation is aplus.