Lab Operations Associate (Part-Time)

Inventory and Procurement

• Monitor commonly used laboratory supplies, reagents, consumables, chemicals, and shared materials.
• Place approved orders and replenish laboratory supplies based on established inventory levels and requests.
• Support purchasing through Zageno or other procurement platforms.
• Maintain accurate inventory and supply records, and flag shortages, unusual requests, or recurring supply issues to the Principal Operations Manager.
• Collect and upload packing slips and other purchasing documentation for Finance reconciliation.

• Receive, label, store, and distribute incoming laboratory materials.
• Ensure that temperature-sensitive and time-sensitive materials are handled and stored promptly on arrival.
• Keep storage areas, supply rooms, refrigerators, and shared laboratory spaces organized.
• Assist with maintaining laboratory gas inventory and coordinating replenishment.

• Support the daily operation and organization of biology, chemistry, and shared laboratory spaces.
• Help keep equipment and service records accurate and up to date.
• Escalate equipment, facilities, or safety issues to the Principal Operations Manager.
• Monitor the laboratory operations inbox during scheduled working hours and route requests appropriately.
• Support special laboratory operations projects as assigned by the Principal Operations Manager.

• Authorization to work in the United States. This position is onsite and does not offer visa sponsorship.
• Associate's or bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Chemistry, Biotechnology, or a related field, or equivalent laboratory experience.
• At least 1–2 years of experience working in a laboratory, research, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or similar technical environment.
• Comfort working around chemicals, biological materials, compressed gases, and laboratory equipment.
• Strong organizational skills and careful attention to detail.
• Ability to manage recurring tasks, follow established procedures, and communicate when priorities conflict.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• A hands-on, service-oriented approach and willingness to assist with physical laboratory tasks.
• Ability to work independently while recognizing when an issue should be escalated.

• Previous experience in laboratory operations, inventory management, procurement, or research support.
• Experience using Zageno or a comparable inventory or procurement platform.
• Experience receiving and handling laboratory reagents and consumables, including temperature-sensitive materials.
• General familiarity with laboratory safety practices and proper storage of chemicals and biological materials.
• Experience in a shared, multi-tenant, startup, or incubator laboratory environment.

• Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Work regularly involves walking, standing, bending, reaching, lifting, and carrying laboratory supplies and equipment.
• Ability to safely use carts and other material-handling equipment.
• Ability to perform all duties with appropriate regard for safety, quality, and site procedures.
• Work is performed onsite in an active laboratory environment with potential exposure to chemicals, biological materials, compressed gases, and cryogenic materials, with appropriate PPE and safety controls in place.

• Part-time, approximately 20–25 hours per week
• Onsite, with a flexible weekly schedule set by mutual agreement
• Potential opportunity to expand the role or transition to full-time in the future, depending on business needs and performance