Senior Lab Operations Specialist

Company Description and Purpose

Allonnias purpose is to pursue imaginative solutions to solve the worlds toughest waste challenges through biology. Allonnia is leveraging the power of biotechnology and engineered systems to degrade or sequester pollutants and upcycle waste. Our ethos at Allonnia is to work in harmony with nature combining biology and technology to fast forward time and bring Natures future solutions to the present day. Through this collaboration we will unlock the potential of waste and enable a world where nothing is wasted. Allonnia is backed by Battelle Ginkgo Bioworks Viking Global General Atlantic EVOK and Cascade Investments.

Mission of the Position

The primary mission of this position is to manage and optimize Allonnias laboratory operations. The key focus areas of this role are maintaining a strong safety culture; serving as the primary point of contact for chemical storage equipment maintenance regulatory compliance and the management of consumables; and proactively managing the lab space and processes to make the lab as efficient and effective as possible. This position plays a critical role in enhancing laboratory efficiency and safety directly contributing to Allonnias pursuit of remediating contaminants and solving the worlds toughest waste challenges.

Key Criteria/Requirement

• 3 years of lab experience required.
  • Managed chemical inventory and lab supplies.
  • Responsible for hazardous waste shipments and consolidation.
• A bachelors degree in a STEM field or a background in STEMrelated areas is required.
• Current RCRA DOT and IATA certifications will be necessary and experience with these certifications is plus.
• Basic understanding of chemistry and familiarity with industrial safety regulations including OSHA requirements.
• High level of organization.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with a focus on customer service.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with both technical teams and facilities.
• Strong troubleshooting and triage skills to identify and resolve issues efficiently.
• Must be available for 24/7 oncall duty for emergencies.
• In Boston office 5 days a week

Measurable Accountabilities

• Lab Operations
  • Establish (Enhance) a consumable inventory control system.
  • Maintain the chemical inventory.
  • Manage Cold storage samples: Ensure samples are stored in an organized manner and control sample integrity.
  • Control and oversee pipette inventory calibration and maintenance program.
  • Handle store and use of various gases in the laboratory.
• Technical Support
  • Act as a primary point of contact for Technical Team for all lab related communication.
  • Maintain a wellorganized lab to ensure optimal efficiency and workflow.
  • Respond to any equipment issues.
  • Coordinate shipping and receiving with building staff.
• Safety and Compliance
  • Ownership of lab Standard Operating Procedures and enhancement and enforcement of those SOPs.
  • Execute proper handling storage and disposal of hazardous and nonhazardous materials.
  • Ensure adherence of all staff to regulatory guidelines safety standards and best practices in all lab activities.
  • Perform monthly inspections of safety equipment and decontamination of lab equipment.
  • Must be available for 24/7 oncall duty for emergencies.

Allonnias Core Values

• Purposeful: Committing to work on the right things as individuals and as a company making a difference every day.
• Entrepreneurial: Working with passion and curiosity to learn every day creatively delivering results to the world.
• Transparent: Fostering a high trust environment that embraces constructive debate achieving success together

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