Onsite Biotech Lab Operations Lead

Candel Therapeutics, Inc.; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Candel Therapeutics, Inc. is seeking a Lab Coordinator to ensure the smooth, compliant daily operation of our Needham, MA laboratory environment.

You will coordinate logistics, manage inventory, and support equipment maintenance to enable scientists to focus on advancing cancer immunotherapies. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, proactive, and capable of building strong cross-functional relationships with Research, Translational Medicine, Analytical Development, Manufacturing,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology or related field.
• 2–5 years in lab operations within biotechnology/pharma or research.
• Experience with inventory, purchasing, and vendor coordination.
• Experience in a regulated laboratory environment is preferred.
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily lab operations to ensure an organized, efficient, and compliant laboratory environment.
• Manage laboratory inventory, including ordering, receiving, stocking, and tracking laboratory supplies, reagents, and consumables.
• Maintain relationships with laboratory vendors and coordinate deliveries, equipment servicing, and maintenance schedules.
• Oversee laboratory equipment records, calibration schedules, preventative maintenance, and service documentation.
• Coordinate incoming and outgoing biological samples, shipments, and chain-of-custody documentation as appropriate.
• Maintain laboratory organization, storage areas, and shared workspaces to support operational excellence.
• Assist with laboratory onboarding by coordinating workstation setup, PPE, access, and laboratory orientation for new employees.
• Support laboratory safety initiatives by maintaining safety supplies, coordinating inspections, and partnering with Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) programs.
• Maintain laboratory documentation, logs, and records in accordance with company procedures.
• Coordinate waste removal, laboratory housekeeping vendors, and facility support activities.
• Assist with laboratory scheduling, conference room coordination, and shared equipment reservations.
• Partner closely with Research, Translational Medicine, Analytical Development, Manufacturing, Quality, and Facilities teams to ensure laboratory readiness.
• Identify opportunities to improve laboratory processes, organization, and operational efficiency.
• Support special projects and additional operational initiatives as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Project coordination

Communication skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology or related life sciences

Tools

Excel

Inventory management systems

Purchasing systems

Job description

Candel Therapeutics, Inc. is seeking a Lab Coordinator to ensure the smooth, compliant daily operation of our Needham, MA laboratory environment.

You will coordinate logistics, manage inventory, and support equipment maintenance to enable scientists to focus on advancing cancer immunotherapies. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, proactive, and capable of building strong cross-functional relationships with Research, Translational Medicine, Analytical Development, Manufacturing,