Lab & Operations Manager

Procurement & Inventory

• Perform monthly physical inventories to track usage and anticipate needs for both lab and office supplies.
• Proactively order supplies to maintain optimal stock levels, ensuring lab operations are never interrupted.
• Restock lab consumables in the lab to ensure that the research team has access to necessary lab materials.
• Maintain chemical inventories, safety data sheets (SDS), sample inventory, biosafety documentation, and waste management programs.
• Generate POs for all goods and services and manage the procurement workflow.
• Assist in tracking lab expenditures to ensure the team stays within quarterly and annual budget targets.

Logistics & Facilities

• Oversee the entire reagent, consumable, and equipment purchasing process including vendor engagement and relationship management, comparative quote assessment and negotiation, tracking deliveries, and budget tracking and management.
• Handle all incoming deliveries and outgoing shipments (including potential hazardous materials).
• Manage the laboratory database (Benchling) by logging all incoming consumables and equipment to optimize operational workflow.
• Manage office supply orders, conference room readiness, and general office "upkeep" to maintain a professional environment.
• Serve as the point of contact for facility management and keycard access.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, or a related field; equivalent experience considered.
• 2-3 years of previous experience in lab management and operations in biology, diagnostics, or biotech R&D; familiarity with EHS and regulatory reporting.
• Demonstrated experience in managing laboratory operations, equipment, and reagent inventories in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience executing all stages of lab procurement, including negotiating vendor contracts, analyzing comparative quotes, and managing purchase orders against a defined budget.
• Experience designing or managing lab operational systems or databases (Benchling, inventory tools, tracking systems, etc.)
• Proven experience writing and maintaining version-controlled SOPs.
• Outstanding organization, communication, and follow through.
• Experience managing inventory and procurement processes to maintain adequate supplies and resources for laboratory activities. Proficiency with a procurement software is a significant plus.
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to anticipate equipment failures or supply shortages before they impact the team.
• Strong interpersonal skills to act as the primary liaison between scientists, facility management, and external vendors.
• Able to handle shipments, move equipment, and perform physical lab inspections.

Why Join Us:

• Be part of a visionary team that is set to change the way diagnostic testing is done.
• Work in a collaborative and innovative environment with leading experts across various fields.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development in a fast-paced startup setting.
• Make a tangible impact on healthcare and improve patient outcomes through at-home diagnostics.

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