Laboratory Operations Associate

Pacline Bio Inc; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacline Bio Inc in Boulder is seeking an Operations Associate to keep our day-to-day operations running smoothly, with a mix of hands-on lab work and logistics for biospecimens. You’ll help build an AI-first platform to enable our lab, optimize SOPs, and coordinate kit assembly, shipping, and inventory.

This generalist role suits a creative problem-solver ready to adapt as the company grows. The role reports to Pacline Bio CTO, Ian Miller, and offers hands-on learning in a fast-paced startup

Qualifications

• 3+ years hands-on lab experience in biotech, clinical, or biorepository settings.
• Comfort with basic sample handling: pipetting, centrifugation, aliquoting.
• Willingness to perform logistics and physical work (lift 50 lbs).
• Highly detail oriented in process execution and record keeping.
• Organized and self-directed; able to work with limited supervision.
• Interest in applying AI and software to streamline tasks.

Responsibilities

• Receive and register biospecimens and store them in the biobank.
• Process samples following SOPs and aseptic techniques.
• Load and retrieve samples from freezers and LN2; manage LN2 and dry ice.
• Monitor storage temperatures and respond to alarms.
• Maintain accurate records in sample-tracking software; contribute to SOP improvements.
• Keep the lab clean and manage waste, equipment checks, and BSL-2 practices.
• Assemble and ship collection kits; coordinate with couriers and vendors.
• Manage inventory; track stock, place orders, and optimize logistics.
• Provide feedback on internal tools to improve operations.

Skills

Lab experience

Inventory management

Pipetting

Aseptic technique

Attention to detail

Self-directed

Education

Bachelor's degree in life science

Job description

The role

We're hiring an Operations Associate to keep our Boulder operation running day to day. You'll split your time between hands-on lab work (receiving, processing and storing biospecimens), the logistics that surround it (building kits, packing and shipping, managing inventory and vendors), and working with the team to build an AI first platform to enable our lab.

This is a generalist role at an early-stage company. Every day will be different, and you'll bring a creative problem solving approach to each new challenge.You'll work with other team members to optimize every task you perform with custom software and AI. This role will report directly to Paceline Bio CTO, Ian Miller.

What you’ll do

Lab

• Receive & register biospecimens and store them in our biobank.
• Process samples (centrifugation, aliquoting, labeling) following SOPs
• Load and retrieve samples from freezers and liquid nitrogen storage; handle LN2 fills and dry ice
• Monitor storage temperatures and respond to alarms
• Keep accurate records in our sample-tracking software and help write and improve SOPs
• Maintain the lab: cleaning, equipment checks, waste handling and BSL-2 practices
• Work with other team members to optimize the lab processes and software you use every day.

Logistics

• Assemble and ship collection kits
• Pack and ship biological sample shipments
• Book couriers, track shipments and resolve exceptions
• Manage inventory: count stock, place orders, receive deliveries
• Coordinate with vendors and customers on shipping schedules
• Whatever needs to be done
• Set up equipment and workspace, run operations specific errands, handle facility issues
• Give feedback on our internal tools so we can make operations faster

What we’re looking for

Required

• 3+ years of hands-on lab experience (academic, clinical, biotech or biorepository)
• Comfort with basic sample handling: pipetting, centrifugation, aliquoting, aseptic technique
• Willingness to do logistics and physical work alongside lab work (must be able to lift 50 lbs)
• Highly detail oriented in both process execution and record keeping
• Organized and self-directed; comfortable working with limited supervision
• Bachelor's degree in a life science, or equivalent experience
• Constantly seeking ways to use AI & software to make your job easier and more streamlined.

Nice to have

• Biorepository, clinical lab or specimen-processing experience
• Familiarity with GCLP, GLP or 21 CFR Part 11 documentation
• Experience with inventory, shipping or warehouse operations