Laboratory & Site Manager

Biomemory; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Biomemory in Boston seeks a Laboratory & Site Manager to serve as the operational backbone of the site, overseeing daily laboratory operations and ensuring safety and compliance. The role focuses on inventory, equipment management, and coordinating with vendors to maintain smooth lab performance.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in pharma/biotech lab operations, a relevant bachelor's degree, and strong organizational and communication skills to keep the lab safe, compliant, and efficient.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biotechnology, Life Sciences, or related field.
• 5+ years of pharmaceutical or biotech lab operations experience.
• Strong organizational, communication, and record-keeping skills.
• Experience coordinating lab inventories, vendors, and maintenance.
• On-site work in Charlestown, 5 days per week.
• Familiarity with laboratory safety, chemical management, and PPE procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations at the Boston site.
• Manage inventories, reagents, chemicals, and purchasing.
• Coordinate maintenance, repairs, and calibration of lab equipment.
• Schedule vendor interventions and manage contractor activities.
• Ensure EH&S compliance and safety documentation.
• Liaise with building management and service providers.
• Improve workflows and operational efficiency.

Skills

Lab operations

Inventory management

Vendor coordination

Communication

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biotechnology or Life Sciences

Tools

Laboratory management software

Job description

Global data creation is exploding. Only 30% of the world's data is durably stored. Data centers already consume around 2% of global electricity. As volumes double every few years, the silicon-based storage model is reaching structural limits.

Biomemory is a global pioneer in the DNA data storage market. Biomemory develops IT-friendly DNA Data Storage and cybersecurity solutions engineered for data center environments.

Our interoperable, modular architecture combines biosecure DNA media, industrialized end-to-end write/store/read processes, and interoperable IT interface to create a new storage tier optimized for density, longevity and operational efficiency.

Headquartered in Paris, Biomemory aims to serve the fast-growing international cold storage market.

Join us in rewriting the future of data storage!

About the role

Your missions

As our Laboratory & Site Manager, you will be the operational backbone of the Boston site, responsible for managing day-to-day laboratory operations, overseeing inventory and equipment management, and ensuring Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) compliance.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operation of the Boston site.
• Be the first on-site and ensure the laboratory is ready for daily activities.
• Manage laboratory inventories, including reagents, chemicals, consumables, and purchasing.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance, repairs, and calibration of laboratory equipment.
• Schedule and oversee vendor and contractor interventions.
• Perform routine inspections of laboratory spaces, equipment, utilities, and safety systems to identify and resolve issues proactively.
• Maintain a safe, clean, organized, and inspection-ready laboratory environment.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for laboratory operational needs.
• Support Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) activities, including chemical management, PPE compliance, and safety documentation.
• Coordinate laboratory safety training and support compliance with building, fire, and laboratory regulations.
• Liaise with the building management team and external service providers to resolve facility-related issues.
• Continuously improve laboratory organization, workflows, and operational efficiency.

About you

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnoloy laboratory operations, at least a bachelor's degree, and an excellent organizational and communication skills. You will work in a dynamic environment, ensuring that the lab operations run safely and efficiently on a daily basis. You will be required to engage with a range of people in a proactive manner, both in-person, on the phone, and over emails and text messages.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biotechnology, Life Sciences, or a related field.
• Ability to work on-site in Charlestown 5 days per week.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and record-keeping skills.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive, service-oriented mindset.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple priorities and work across teams.
• Experience with laboratory equipment maintenance, inventory management, and vendor coordination.
• Experience creating and maintaining operational documentation.
• Familiarity with laboratory safety requirements, chemical management, and PPE procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in molecular biology laboratories.
• Knowledge of GLP (Good Laboratory Practices).
• Experience with 5S or Lean methodologies.
• Familiarity with laboratory management software.
• Experience coordinating facility or infrastructure projects

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
• Ability to work standing or sitting for a long period of time

Good to know

• The laboratory is fully operational and up to date, with continuous organization improvement.
• Equipment is maintained proactively with minimal downtime.
• Critical supplies are always available.
• Safety, documentation, and compliance are consistently maintained.
• Scientists can focus on research while laboratory operations run smoothly and efficiently.

About the recruitment process

• Interview with the current Talent Acquisition Specialist
• Interview with Ellen, System Engineering Manager