Lab Operations Manager

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Mirai Bio is a privately-held Flagship-founded biotechnology company that is delivering genetic medicines from promise to performance. Mirai was built to solve one of the fields central challenges: achieving precise scalable delivery of diverse nucleic acid payloads to specific cells and tissues particularly beyond the liver. By combining a large and growing proprietaryin vivobiodistribution dataset machine learning-guided lipid nanoparticle optimization modular targeted particle design and integrated translation and manufacturing capabilities Mirai helps partners accelerate development reduce technical risk and pursue high-value programs making delivery a strategic advantage. We are seeking collaborative relentless problem solvers that share our passion for defining the future of genetic medicines together.

THE ROLE

We are a highly dynamic entrepreneurial and innovation-driven team seeking to hire an exceptional Lab Operations Manager to join our growing team. A successful candidate will have a proven track record in managing laboratory facilities of increasing complexity vendors and teams in a fast-paced and dynamic laboratory environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain and optimize processes within the lab to increase efficiency and effectiveness including managing inventory lab consumables and chemicals
• Manage the acquisition and maintenance of all major lab equipment including service contracts preventative maintenance and calibration schedules
• Oversee lab safety and regulatory compliance including tracking of biologics chemicals and hazardous materials and enforcing PPE policy and lab safety rules.
• Manage external providers for laboratory support services including: lab supplies inventory management facility support environmental health safety (EHS) and information technology (IT).
• Coordinate annual laboratory permits and license renewals and laboratory operations deliveries/shipments inside and out of labs including waste removal
• Manage shipping for domestic and international shipments of lab materials including the preparation of material for shipment and receiving from external vendors
• Establish lab procedures; create and manage lab-related documentation and organizational processes such as annual laboratory cleanouts and micropipette calibrations
• Collaborate regularly with scientists to identify and address any workflow bottlenecks inefficiencies opportunities for process improvement and logistical or administrative issues in the lab

• Anticipate troubleshoot and resolve problems associated with work within the laboratory setting including occasional off-hours responses to laboratory emergencies
• Own general office operations including stocking office supplies and coordinating with catering provider to stock cafeteria snack area. Coordinate with Facilities / IT Helpdesk to ensure operation of conference rooms copy room and general office area. Coordinate logistics for occasional larger meetings including catering transportation and working with event coordinators.
• Contribute to budget planning tracking of laboratory and office expenses and review of service contracts with providers.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES & QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in sciences or engineering related fields or comparable industry experience
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in lab management

• Experience working in a Biotech/Pharmaceutical laboratory environment
• Experience in multiple areas of lab management including operations vendor management procurement and safety.
• Knowledge of local state and applicable federal regulations relating to lab safety
• Direct experience with LIMS Laboratory Software and Enterprise Software Systems

• Great attention to detail including a proven ability to manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously as well as the ability to think strategically and execute methodically
• A high level of initiative good judgment and the ability to work with little supervision.
• Commitment to quality
• An active problem solver who can act independently think critically and creatively

• Great interpersonal skills and willingness to work within a collaborative team setting and across functional areas
• Team player mentality is a must
• Ability to collaborate with a wide array of personalities and work styles
• Excellent organizational verbal written communication

The salary range for this role is $126000 - $159500. Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors including a candidates qualifications skills competencies and experience. Mirai Bio currently offers healthcare coverage annual incentive program retirement benefits and a broad range of other benefits. Compensation and benefits information is based on Mirai Bios good faith estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future.

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