Onsite Lab Operations Lead — People & Equipment

Calico Life Sciences; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Calico Life Sciences is seeking an experienced Lab Operations Specialist to join the Facilities and Operations group. The role involves working closely with research teams and other functions to ensure efficient lab operations, equipment readiness, and compliant processes.

The candidate should hold a bachelor’s degree in a scientific field and have 3+ years of experience in laboratory operations, including people management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific field or equivalent.
• 3+ years of experience in laboratory operations, with prior people management preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and strong teamwork.
• Must be willing to work onsite 5 days a week.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Personnel management: train and mentor the Operations team and coordinate external contractors.
• Lab management: oversee shared lab areas and equipment.
• Lab equipment management: troubleshoot, coordinate repairs, install equipment, and manage service contracts.
• Lab services management: coordinate onsite stockrooms, check lab area needs, and improve processes.
• Strategic planning for future needs and cross-functional collaboration within Facilities and Lab Operations.
• Intellectual property management: maintain laboratory notebook processes.
• Project management: assist in tracking ongoing and new projects within the team and with other functions.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

People management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a scientific field

Job description

Calico Life Sciences is seeking an experienced Lab Operations Specialist to join the Facilities and Operations group. The role involves working closely with research teams and other functions to ensure efficient lab operations, equipment readiness, and compliant processes.

The candidate should hold a bachelor’s degree in a scientific field and have 3+ years of experience in laboratory operations, including people management.