Lab Operations Associate
Core
Operational backbone ensuring smooth daily lab function by managing equipment, supplies, space, and logistics for scientists.
Role type
Lab Operations Associate
Builds
Order, stock, and organize lab consumables and PPE; manage gas tank inventory, dry ice, and chemical inventory; coordinate shipping and receiving of equipment and samples; support equipment installs, moves, and decommissions; set up and reconfigure lab spaces.
Domain
Life Sciences / Laboratory Operations
Deliverable
infrastructure
Required skills
Lab operations knowledge, organization, attention to detail, ticket queue management, lab safety practices, chemical/biological material handling, physical labor (lifting 40 lbs), computer tools proficiency
Preferred skills
Equipment install/maintenance experience, automated lab environment exposure, asset/inventory or CMMS tool familiarity, chemistry/biology/materials science background, biohazard/OSHA certifications
Technologies
CMMS, ChemInventory, Jira, Notion
Responsibilities
Stock and organize consumables and PPE; manage gas tank and chemical inventory; coordinate shipping and receiving; support equipment installs and moves; respond to equipment alarms and perform basic troubleshooting; set up and clean lab spaces; coordinate vendor visits and triage support tickets; support EH&S logistics.
Seniority
Entry-level to Junior, hands-on IC
