Laboratory Operations Lead - Research & Process Improvement

PR Girl Manifesto; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. seeks a Laboratory Operations Manager to support Discovery laboratories across sites.

You will lead operational aspects, coordinate equipment maintenance, and manage stockrooms and shipments while ensuring quality, compliance, and service delivery. The role requires a hands-on, collaborative approach in a dynamic early discovery environment, with strong communication, project management, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience with knowledge of research science functions and operating models.
• Familiarity with laboratory, facilities, and work environment needs within a research or drug discovery organization.
• Ability to identify resources for troubleshooting and operational project support with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Oversee capital asset lifecycle.
• Provide hands-on support for laboratory equipment maintenance programs.
• Coordinate chemical stockroom supply and laboratory consumables logistics.
• Coordinate research material shipments and lab modifications.
• Support planned facility downtime, IT requests, and lab furniture needs.
• Represent end-user needs in Safety and Facilities meetings and support inspections.

Skills

Lab equipment maintenance

Cell cultures

Environmental Health and Safety

Interpersonal communication

Project management

Problem-solving

Computer skills

Education

B.S./B.A. degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Merck & Co., Inc. seeks a Laboratory Operations Manager to support Discovery laboratories across sites.

You will lead operational aspects, coordinate equipment maintenance, and manage stockrooms and shipments while ensuring quality, compliance, and service delivery. The role requires a hands-on, collaborative approach in a dynamic early discovery environment, with strong communication, project management, and problem-solving skills.