Research Operations Lead, Biology
Core
Operational backbone for a frontier AI company's biology team, ensuring scientists can focus on research by managing lab infrastructure, procurement, and safety systems.
Role type
Senior IC lab operations lead (life sciences)
Builds
Operational systems for experimental biology, including procurement workflows, inventory tracking, and equipment management
Domain
Life sciences / AI-accelerated scientific discovery
Deliverable
infrastructure
Required skills
Lab operations management, procurement and vendor management, budget tracking, facility and space management, regulatory shipping compliance, equipment lifecycle management, inventory and sample tracking systems, liquid-handling platform familiarity
Preferred skills
People management, experience in biotech/pharma/startup environments, bench research experience, AI tool usage for process management
Technologies
Inventory management systems, sample tracking systems, equipment scheduling systems, ELN systems, liquid-handling platforms, AI tools (e.g., Claude Cowork)
Responsibilities
Manage day-to-day lab operations including ordering, inventory, equipment scheduling, and space organization; Build and extend operational systems for procurement, safety, and SOPs; Coordinate facility buildouts, moves, and equipment installs; Own the operating budget and capital equipment purchasing; Manage vendor and supplier relationships including CROs
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with growth trajectory
