Technical Development Operations Specialist: Tell Me More

Cabaletta Bio; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Stock options

PTO

Job summary

Cabaletta Bio is seeking a Technical Development Operations Specialist to enable efficient execution of Technical Development activities through lab planning, scheduling, inventory management, shipping, and operations coordination in a fast-paced biopharma setting.

The role collaborates with Process Development, Analytical Development, MSAT, and other teams to ensure labs are resourced and materials, samples, equipment, and processes are available when needed. On-site in Philadelphia, PA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences or related discipline; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• Approximately 2-3 years of experience in biotech or pharmaceutical lab operations.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with scientists, engineers, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams; experience with PM, inventory, or lab systems is a plus.
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills with ability to manage multiple activities and timelines.
• Detail-oriented with ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented with interest in process improvement.
• Able to anticipate needs and escalate issues appropriately.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and maintain laboratory scheduling across Technical Development teams.
• Partner with scientific teams to translate development plans into executable laboratory schedules.
• Maintain inventory management processes for laboratory consumables, raw materials, and other development supplies.
• Forecast material requirements and coordinate replenishment to ensure materials are available to support planned laboratory activities.
• Coordinate shipment of time-sensitive materials and samples.
• Coordinate receipt, reconciliation, storage and distribution of incoming materials and samples.
• Track equipment status and proactively communicate downtime or capacity constraints to laboratory teams.
• Develop and maintain standard operating processes, workflows, templates, and other tools to improve consistency and efficiency across Technical Development.
• Assist with capacity and resource planning by collecting and maintaining data related to laboratory utilization, equipment needs, and upcoming development activities.
• Compile operational metrics and identify trends or recurring issues that may inform process improvements.
• Identify opportunities to improve day-to-day Technical Development operations and support the development of practical tools, processes, and ways of working that increase efficiency and visibility.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Project coordination

Inventory management

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences

Job description

Technical Development Operations Specialist

On-Site/Philadelphia, PA

About the Position

The Technical Development Operations Specialist is responsible for enabling efficient execution of Technical Development activities through effective laboratory planning, scheduling, laboratory inventory management, shipping/logistics, and operational coordination. This individual will work closely with Process Development, Analytical Development, MSAT and other cross-functional partners to ensure laboratories are appropriately resourced and that materials, samples, equipment and operational processes are available when needed.

The role serves as a central operational point of contact for Technical Development, translating project priorities and experimental plans into coordinated laboratory activities. The successful candidate will bring strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a continuous improvement mindset to a fast-paced biotechnology environment.

Responsibilities Include

• Coordinate and maintain laboratory scheduling across Technical Development teams, including shared laboratory spaces, equipment, and other constrained resources
• Partner with scientific teams to translate development plans and project priorities into executable laboratory schedules
• Maintain inventory management processes for laboratory consumables, raw materials, and other development supplies
• Partner with scientists to forecast material requirements and coordinate replenishment to ensure materials are available to support planned laboratory activities
• Partner with scientists and cross-functional stakeholders to anticipate operational needs and help resolve scheduling, material, or resource conflicts
• Serve as liaison between the Technical Development organization and the Lab Operations team to enable effective partnership
• Identify and elevate lab-related bottlenecks (e.g., lab space issues, equipment availability, etc.)
• Support training of new team members on Technical Development operations
• Identify opportunities to reduce material waste, expired inventory, redundant purchases and unnecessary costs
• Coordinate shipment of time-sensitive materials and samples
• Coordinate receipt, reconciliation, storage and distribution of incoming materials and samples
• Track equipment status and proactively communicate downtime or capacity constraints to laboratory teams
• Support the development and maintenance of standard operating processes, workflows, templates, and other tools to improve consistency and efficiency across Technical Development
• Assist with capacity and resource planning by collecting and maintaining data related to laboratory utilization, equipment needs, and upcoming development activities
• Compile operational metrics and identify trends or recurring issues that may inform process improvements
• Identify opportunities to improve day-to-day Technical Development operations and support the development of practical tools, processes, and ways of working that increase efficiency and visibility
• Other related duties, as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences or related discipline; equivalent relevant experience may be considered
• Approximately 2-3 years of experience in biotechnology or pharmaceutical laboratory operations
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with scientists, engineers, and cross-functional stakeholders
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams; experience with project management, inventory, or laboratory management systems is a plus
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple activities, priorities, and timelines
• Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records, trackers, schedules, and documentation
• Proactive, solutions-oriented approach with an interest in identifying opportunities to improve processes and ways of working
• Ability to anticipate needs, follow through on commitments, and elevate potential issues or constraints appropriately
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment where processes may still be developing

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting laboratory-based scientific or technical organizations
• Ability to anticipate operational constraints and proactively develop solutions
• Experience working in regulated biotechnology or pharmaceutical environment

Our most important asset is our people and we offer competitive benefits including health and retirement, PTO, and stock option plans.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Cabaletta Bio is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis protected by applicable law.