Laboratory Operations Specialist

Lila Sciences

Cambridge (MA)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A pioneering scientific platform in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Lab Operations Specialist to manage and optimize lab infrastructure. The role involves maintaining scientific equipment, overseeing safety protocols, and supporting research and engineering needs. Ideal candidates should have 3-5 years of lab operations experience and a background in chemistry or biology.

Qualifications

3-5 years experience in lab operations or management.
Experience managing and troubleshooting scientific equipment.
Familiarity with biosafety and hazardous waste management.

Responsibilities

Manage and maintain scientific equipment.
Oversee inventory systems for lab supplies.
Monitor safety protocols and compliance regulations.

Skills

Lab operations experience

Managing scientific equipment

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Understanding of biosafety practices

Education

Background in chemistry, biology, or materials science

Tools

Lab management tools

Job description

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Lila Sciences is the world’s first scientific superintelligence platform and autonomous lab for life, chemistry, and materials science. We are pioneering a new age of boundless discovery by building the capabilities to apply AI to every aspect of the scientific method. We are introducing scientific superintelligence to solve humankind's greatest challenges, enabling scientists to bring forth solutions in human health, climate, and sustainability at a pace and scale never experienced before. Learn more about this mission at www.lila.ai

At Lila, we are uniquely cross-functional and collaborative. We are actively reimagining the way teams work together and communicate. Therefore, we seek individuals with an inclusive mindset and a diversity of thought. Our teams thrive in unstructured and creative environments. All voices are heard because we know that experience comes in many forms, skills are transferable, and passion goes a long way.

If this sounds like an environment you’d love to work in, even if you only have some of the experience listed below, we encourage you to apply.

As a Lab Operations Specialist, you will be the cornerstone of our physical lab infrastructure, ensuring that our cutting-edge scientific environments are functional, safe, and optimized for discovery. Your role will be critical in maintaining the health of our lab equipment and environments, supporting our scientists in running seamless experiments and ensuring the smooth flow of physical resources through the lab.

Manage and maintain a broad range of scientific equipment, including calibration, preventative maintenance, and repair coordination
Track and troubleshoot lab instrumentation across chemistry, biology, and materials science domains
Oversee and streamline inventory systems for reagents, consumables, and lab supplies
Coordinate vendor visits, equipment installations, and service contracts
Monitor safety protocols and ensure compliance with biosafety, chemical hygiene, and waste disposal regulations
Facilitate onboarding of new scientific staff and contractors with respect to lab tools, operations, and safety practices
Collaborate cross-functionally to support research, engineering, and automation needs

What You’ll Need to Succeed

3-5 years experience in lab operations or lab management, preferably in a physical sciences environment
Demonstrated experience managing and troubleshooting scientific equipment (e.g., HPLCs, centrifuges, thermal cyclers, spectrometers, etc.)
Strong understanding of lab inventory systems and organization
Familiarity with biosafety and hazardous waste management practices
Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Comfort working in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary environment with changing needs
Certifications in biohazard waste handling or OSHA/HazMat
Experience with equipment procurement and budget tracking
Background in chemistry, biology, materials science, or related field
Experience with lab automation or robotics
Familiarity with digital lab management tools (e.g., Quartzy, Labguru, or equivalent)

Lila Sciences is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

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