Lab Operations Specialist
Core
Manage equipment lifecycle, inventory, logistics, and lab space setup to support autonomous scientific discovery teams.
Role type
Senior Lab Operations Specialist (physical sciences)
Builds
Operational infrastructure for AI-driven scientific instruments and lab workflows
Domain
Life Sciences / AI for Science / Laboratory Operations
Deliverable
infrastructure
Required skills
Equipment lifecycle management, CMMS administration, Vendor management, Lab logistics coordination, Lab safety compliance, Process improvement, Team mentoring
Preferred skills
Six Sigma, Chemical safety, Biohazard waste handling, Lab automation support (via careerplan.io/jobs/4395906009-lab-operations-specialist-at-lilasciences)
Technologies
CMMS, ChemInventory, Jira, Notion
Responsibilities
Manage equipment lifecycle including preventive maintenance and calibration; Coordinate equipment installs, moves, and decommissions; Manage consumables, PPE, and inventory systems; Coordinate shipping, receiving, and sample logistics; Partner on new lab space design and layout; Respond to equipment and cold-storage alarms; Lead lab-efficiency improvements and onboard scientists
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC
