Pilot-Scale Operations Lab Manager

Job Description

P2 – Pilot-Scale Operations Lab Manager

Job Summary: We are currently seeking a highly motivated candidate to join our team as a Pilot-Scale Operations Lab Manager. This role involves managing, organizing, and providing support to the laboratory areas within our pilot-scale lab operations team. The position offers an excellent opportunity for growth and development in a professional lab setting, contributing to the development and commercialization of our Company's life-saving therapeutics. The primary focus of this position will be maintaining the infrastructure, equipment, and inventory within the laboratories that support the development of our Company's biologics pipeline.

Specific Technical Responsibilities:

• Coordinating Bioprocess Research and Development (BPR&D) Raw materials and consumables (RM/CM) deliveries between our facility and the site-based warehouse.

• Drive internal initiatives to develop and deploy an improved electronic inventory system.

• Maintain accurate inventory records for consumables, chemicals, and reagent stocks, and lead quarterly chemical inventory true-ups.

• Forecast, order, and track key raw materials (RMs) and consumables, collaborating with supplier partners to optimize lead times.

• Oversee shipping activities for equipment and samples, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and guidelines.

• Calibrate, conduct quality control, and maintain lab equipment, including cell culture analytical instruments, ensuring they are in proper working order.

• Maintain detailed and accurate record-keeping, including logbook entries for equipment maintenance.

• Perform basic troubleshooting of lab equipment and manage equipment moves and disposal as needed.

• Collaborate with external vendors to schedule preventative maintenance and repairs.

• Author internal documents for the use and maintenance of equipment.

• Ensure compliance with appropriate safety standards and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) guidelines.

Required Behaviors:

• Demonstrate energy and enthusiasm for supply chain management and lab work, combined with meticulous attention to detail.

• Possess excellent interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration with team members and external partners.

• Exhibit strong organizational skills and a strong work ethic.

• Display discipline in maintaining the lab and promptness in addressing problems.

• Exhibit a willingness to learn new lab techniques and adapt to changes.

Educational Qualifications and Work Experience:

• Associate's degree in a engineering or scientific discipline with a minimum of 5 years of experience or a Bachelor's degree in a scientific or engineering discipline with at least 2 years of experience in a relevant field.

• Experience in a laboratory setting.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.

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NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS

In accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.

If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.

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