Sr. Lab Operations Manager

The Company

Dyno Therapeutics is reshaping the gene therapy landscape through AI-powered vectors. Through the application of our transformative technologies and strategic partnerships with leaders in gene therapy we believe a future with life changing gene therapies for millions of people is within reach.

Our team includes world-class molecular and synthetic biologists protein engineers and gene therapy scientists working alongside software engineers data scientists and machine learning experts to transform the landscape of available gene therapy capsids. Dyno has been named the 2021 NEVY Emerging Company of the Year an Endpoints 11 Company and one of Americas Best Startups by Forbes in 2022 and 2023!

The Role

Manager/Sr. Manager - Lab Operations. Highly collaborative laboratory operations manager with industry experience who is committed to streamlining laboratory processes in partnership with R&D.

How You Will Contribute

As Manager/Sr. Manager - Lab Operations you will be responsible for leading effective and efficient laboratory operations including stewarding laboratory resources ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards and facilitating a productive research environment to support Dynos R&D goals and projects.

Responsibilities:

• Effectively steward lab resources equipment space and supplies to support R&D workflows and projects ensuring R&D goals are met efficiently.
• Implement strategies to optimize lab operations for cost-efficiency and time-efficiency with an aim to reduce scientists time spent on operational tasks while maintaining high-quality output.
• Develop and implement a robust system to ensure shared spaces and equipment are well maintained and functional minimizing downtime and interruptions to research activities. Document new/updated products and processes as necessary.
• Nurture the lab community through proactive development communication and training of lab personnel enhancing their research capabilities skills and collaboration to ensure the lab community is maximally successful towards Dynos mission.

Who you are

• Trusted partner
• Highly collaborative
• Team oriented
• Thoughtful & detail oriented
• Work with a sense of urgency
• Appreciation for opportunities at the intersections of data science and biology

Basic qualifications

• BS degree with 3-5 years of proven expertise in managing lab resources equipment and supplies within a biotech or pharma environment.
• Experience with cradle-to-grave equipment management (including installations service contracts preventative maintenance corrective repairs etc.) and Point of Use inventory management.
• Strong ability to develop and implement strategies for optimizing lab operations with a focus on cost-efficiency time-efficiency and maintaining compliance with regulatory protocols.
• Proficiency in developing and managing robust systems for the maintenance of shared spaces and equipment to minimize downtime and interruptions to R&D activities.
• Proven experience leading lab space planning and retrofits.
• High-level understanding of mechanical electrical and plumbing (MEP) utilities as they pertain to research labs.
• Exceptional leadership skills with the capacity to foster the development communication and training of lab personnel enhancing their capabilities skills and collaboration for maximum R&D success.
• Excellent problem-solving skills to address operational challenges flexibility to adapt to changing R&D needs and continuously improve lab processes to achieve the desired outcomes.
• Track record of successfully interfacing with external service providers and contractors as well as collaborating with internal support teams.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with sourcing and/or vendor-managed inventory (VMI) systems.
• DOT 49 CFR Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) trained with domestic and international shipping experience.
• Previous experience managing direct reports.

The Culture

At Dyno Therapeutics we are a high-energy high-impact team on a mission to build high-performance genetic technologies that transform patient lives. Our team unites world-class molecular biologists protein engineers software developers data scientists and machine learning expertsall working together at the intersection of AI and genetic medicine.

Our culture is defined by three core values that guide everything we do:

• One Mission: Everything we do is for the mission. We are a cohesive and motivated team thinking ahead and supporting one another to overcome challenges.
• Proactive Responsibility: We take action inject energy into our work and hold ourselves accountable for delivering results.
• Reaching for Excellence: We constantly strive for excellence fueled by curiosity adaptability and the courage to speak hard truths in pursuit of success.

These values are more than wordsthey drive our actions and decisions. Our greatest strength isnt technologyits our work ethic. More than just technologists were a team of relentlessly resourceful problem-solvers: with an unshakable drive we generate breakthroughs at the intersection of AI and genetic medicine.

What Youll Give:

• Bring an unstoppable work ethic stepping up when things get tough and adapting as priorities shift.
• Embrace challenges as opportunities finding solutions where none exist and driving innovation forward.
• Operate with urgency responsibility and resilience because this mission demands the best from us.

What Youll Get:

• Competitive compensation & equityyour contributions drive results and we pay accordingly.
• Mission-aligned high-trust environmentwe succeed together supporting each other through challenges.
• A career-defining experiencework at the forefront of AI-driven genetic medicine tackling problems that reshape healthcare.

If youre ready to push boundaries build the future and thrive in a fast-moving high-impact environmentwed love to hear from you.

At Dyno we believe in transparent and equitable compensation practices.

Expected Base Salary Range:

Manager: $116793.04 - $139684.48/year

Sr. Manager: $139534.78 - $166883.60

This reflects the typical offer range for this role based on experience role scope and internal equity. Final compensation decisions are made using a consistent leveling framework and consider the candidates experience interview performance and expected impact.

This role is eligible for:

• Annual performance-based target bonus
• Stock options
• Comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Flexible paid time off and holidays
• Perks including on-campus gym membership onsite lunch commuter support and company provided laptop

Our compensation ranges are reviewed annually to ensure alignment with market trends and internal equity.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origin gender sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status.

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