Lab Manager, Small Molecule Discovery Hematology R&D

Role Summary

Lab Manager in Small Molecule Discovery Hematology R&D. Responsible for operational management of a dynamic laboratory environment, ensuring seamless laboratory functions and serving as the go-to contact for research staff, facilities management, suppliers, and scientists.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on operational management of a defined set of laboratories, providing a single point of contact for laboratory scientists, facilities management, and safety teams
• Coordinate network with lab operation teams, scientists, and suppliers; organize supplies; plan preventative and scheduled maintenance with minimal impact to daily operations; ensure facility management requests are completed
• Negotiate pricing with suppliers for equipment and supplies; manage bulk orders and purchase orders
• Organize and optimize lab spaces, benches, storage, supplies, and equipment to maintain operational efficiency
• Maintain laboratory consumable inventories and equipment lists; provide reports to departmental leadership as requested
• Train and supervise lab support staff to ensure consistent performance
• Assist scientists, facilities management, safety, and green lab teams to resolve problems and implement actions
• Provide operational support on projects to improve understanding of business needs and identify process improvements
• Lead regular lab improvement projects and drive actions as required
• Assist in lab space planning for new lab space in Kendall Square; support KSQ move
• Maintain flexibility with working hours as needed; manage Avantor lab support staff day-to-day activities

Qualifications

• Essential: Degree in biomedical sciences or related disciplines
• Essential: Knowledge of biological and chemical safety requirements in a laboratory environment
• Essential: Several years of experience in a laboratory environment, ideally with prior laboratory management responsibility

Desirable Skills

• Exceptional planning, organizational, analytical, and networking skills
• Ability to be flexible and handle multiple responsibilities regularly
• Ability to work collaboratively and influence people at all levels
• Excellent English communication skills
• Strong problem-solving abilities and decision-making with limited information
• Team-oriented, loyal, and detail-focused
• Self-motivated, energetic, dependable
• Proficient in Microsoft Office