Lab Operations Manager

Core responsibilities:

• Lead all aspects of lab operations including inventory & supply chain management, equipment management, and environmental health & safety compliance
• Manage facility infrastructure and coordinate with vendors for cleaning, waste management, and landlord relations
• Assist with biologics production and evaluation for uplift studies, including PCR, plasmid preps, and mammalian cell banking
• Coordinate and eventually lead in-person study operations including participant recruiting, day-of activities, and post-study evaluations

This role contributes to biosecurity by conducting uplift studies that measure how AI augments human performance in biological experimentation, advancing risk assessments and implementing concrete mitigations to safeguard the future of AIxBio.

Required qualifications:

• BA in Biology, Molecular Biology, or related field, or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of experience in lab operations with at least a year managing a large research group (50+ scientists)
• Experience implementing and optimizing lab systems: LIMS, procurement, inventory tracking, inventory budgeting, equipment booking, equipment repair/maintenance
• 2 years of hands-on experience in mammalian cell culture, plasmid preparation, and PCR

Compensation and benefits:

• Starting salary range: $100,000 to $130,000 per year
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage with 100% employer-paid medical premiums
• 75% employer-paid dental & vision premiums
• 4 weeks of PTO
• 12 weeks of fully-paid parental leave
• 401(k) with 4% match
• Annual professional development budget
• Relocation support and office setup