Spaceflight Biomedical Lab Operations Lead

University of Colorado Boulder; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and retirement plans

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

ECO Pass for local transit

Job summary

BioServe Space Technologies, a space life sciences research center within the University of Colorado Boulder, seeks a Laboratory Operations Manager to oversee laboratory operations and support biomedical experiments and ISS hardware.

The role collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to develop spaceflight missions, manage safety and compliance, and train staff and students. Start date September 1, 2026; equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, biomedical sciences, bioengineering, engineering, or a related scientific field.
• Experience operating microscopy systems and standard biological laboratory equipment.
• Demonstrated organizational, project coordination, and laboratory management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee laboratory operations, organization, and workflow.
• Inventory management for laboratory supplies, chemicals, and flight hardware.
• Procurement of laboratory supplies, equipment, and general-use consumables.
• Receiving and processing laboratory shipments.
• Maintenance of chemical inventories and laboratory records.
• Scheduling and tracking calibration and preventive maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Weekly laboratory safety inspections and corrective actions.
• Support EH&S and IBC compliance and documentation.
• Training staff and students in laboratory procedures, sterile technique, cell culture, and flight hardware preparation.
• Mammalian and stem cell culture support.
• Microscopy operation and image acquisition.
• Basic cell culture analyses and documentation.
• Development and execution of laboratory and experimental protocols for ground-based and spaceflight investigations.

Skills

Microscopy operation

Laboratory management

Project coordination

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology or related field

Tools

Microscopy equipment

Job description

BioServe Space Technologies, a space life sciences research center within the University of Colorado Boulder, seeks a Laboratory Operations Manager to oversee laboratory operations and support biomedical experiments and ISS hardware.

The role collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to develop spaceflight missions, manage safety and compliance, and train staff and students. Start date September 1, 2026; equal opportunity employer.