Laboratory Operations Manager – Discovery & Research

Merck & Co.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Long-term incentive

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. is seeking a Laboratory Operations Manager to support Discovery laboratories across multiple sites. The role involves hands-on operational support, coordinating equipment, stockrooms, shipments, and facility changes, while aligning with division processes.

The candidate will work with scientists, EH&S, Facilities, and Lab Computing to ensure high-quality service, compliance, and timely issue resolution in a dynamic early discovery environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a research environment and operating models.
• Knowledge of lab, facilities, and work environment needs in a research/drug discovery setting.
• Ability to source resources for troubleshooting with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Oversee capital asset lifecycle and lab equipment maintenance programs.
• Coordinate chemical stockroom and consumables logistics.
• Support lab modifications, downtime, IT requests, and furniture needs.

Skills

Cell Culture

Lab Equipment

EHS

Project Management

Interpersonal Communication

Education

B.S./B.A. degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Merck & Co., Inc. is seeking a Laboratory Operations Manager to support Discovery laboratories across multiple sites. The role involves hands-on operational support, coordinating equipment, stockrooms, shipments, and facility changes, while aligning with division processes.

The candidate will work with scientists, EH&S, Facilities, and Lab Computing to ensure high-quality service, compliance, and timely issue resolution in a dynamic early discovery environment.