Senior Lab Operations & Facilities Coordinator

Manifoldbio; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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On-site gym

On-site lunch

Commuter support

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Job summary

Manifold Bio is seeking a highly organized Senior Lab Operations Associate to support day-to-day laboratory and facility operations. Reporting to the Associate Director of Operations, you will coordinate lab support, manage vendors, maintain records, and ensure facilities run efficiently to support research teams.

This hands-on role requires strong communication, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to shepherd multiple priorities in a fast-paced biotechnology environment.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of laboratory operations, facilities, research support, or related experience in a biotechnology, pharmaceutical, academic research, or laboratory environment.
• Experience coordinating vendors, contractors, equipment service providers, and facility-related activities.
• Experience maintaining laboratory inventories, equipment records, and operational documentation.
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with scientists, vendors, and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high level of accuracy and responsiveness.
• Self-motivated, highly organized, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and a proactive, service-oriented approach to operational challenges.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability with a track record of following projects and tasks through to completion.
• Proficiency with common productivity software including Google Workspace.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs without assistance.
• Ability to participate in an on-call rotation to receive, assess, and respond to facility alarms outside normal business hours, including arriving on-site when critically necessary.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the Lab Operations ticket queue, ensuring timely resolution or escalation of requests.
• Coordinate day-to-day laboratory support activities and operational priorities.
• Facilitate Lab Operations meetings and track follow-up actions to completion.
• Maintain operational documentation, inventories, department records, and laboratory operating procedures.
• Support onboarding and offboarding activities, including workspace setup, laboratory access, equipment coordination, and operational training.
• Own consumable inventory management and replenishment processes to ensure uninterrupted laboratory operations.
• Identify operational improvement opportunities and recommend practical, scalable solutions.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for routine operational support requests from scientific staff.
• Partner closely with scientists to identify operational needs and coordinate solutions that minimize disruption to research activities.

Skills

Laboratory operations

Vendor coordination

Project coordination

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent work

Problem solving

Google Workspace

On-call readiness

Safety compliance

Education

H.S. Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, engineering, or related field

Tools

Prendio

Adobe Acrobat

Lucidchart

Ticketing systems

Inventory management software

Job description

Manifold Bio is seeking a highly organized Senior Lab Operations Associate to support day-to-day laboratory and facility operations. Reporting to the Associate Director of Operations, you will coordinate lab support, manage vendors, maintain records, and ensure facilities run efficiently to support research teams.

This hands-on role requires strong communication, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to shepherd multiple priorities in a fast-paced biotechnology environment.