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Salary: USD 121,000 - 145,950 / annual
Eikon Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company founded on Nobel Prize-winning innovations in microscopy technology that enables molecular-resolution measurements of protein movement in living cells. This breakthrough platform unlocks new classes of proteins as drug targets for treating life-threatening diseases.
As Lab Operations Manager, you will be a critical operational leader supporting the company's scientific and engineering teams. You will oversee day-to-day laboratory operations, manage equipment and consumables, coordinate with cross-functional teams (Facilities, EH&S, IT, Procurement), and drive continuous improvement in lab efficiency and safety.
Key responsibilities include:
- Oversee and optimize daily lab operations supporting science and engineering teams
- Serve as primary point of contact for lab operational needs, coordinating with Facilities, EH&S, IT, Procurement, vendors, and scientific teams
- Manage lab consumables and inventory: purchasing, vendor management, receiving, storage, organization, and stock level maintenance
- Manage lab equipment: installation, preventative maintenance, calibration, repairs, training, relocation, and decommissioning
- Maintain equipment and asset records, service schedules, warranties, and vendor documentation
- Coordinate lab support activities including glassware washing, autoclaving, freezer defrosting, lab cleanups, and general organization
- Maintain cell culture lab environments, including routine cleaning of biosafety cabinets, water baths, incubators, and shared equipment
- Manage laboratory gases and oversee cold-storage equipment and alarm response
- Coordinate chemical and biohazardous waste collection and disposal in partnership with EH&S
- Partner with EH&S to support lab safety programs, inspections, safe work practices, and compliance
- Maintain lab SOPs, procedures, records, and operational documentation
- Coordinate lab space planning and ensure equipment and utility needs are supported
- Troubleshoot and resolve lab operational issues while identifying efficiency, reliability, and cost-control improvements
You are self-motivated, highly organized, and detail-oriented with strong documentation and record-keeping skills. You have excellent interpersonal and communication abilities, build strong collaborative relationships across teams, and are comfortable managing multiple priorities in a dynamic research environment. You are proactive and resourceful, troubleshoot independently, enjoy training and mentoring staff, and have a strong commitment to laboratory safety and operational excellence.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in life sciences or related discipline, plus 6+ years of experience in lab management or scientific operations
- Experience with laboratory safety practices and requirements
- Ability to adapt and remain flexible in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively
- Strong organizational and planning skills with ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities
