Lab Operations Specialist

Role: Lab Operations Specialist, Chemistry at Abiologics, supporting Synteins discovery by ensuring operational excellence across chemistry, biology, and automation labs. Responsibilities: manage laboratory workflows, coordinate equipment maintenance (HPLC-MS, mass spectrometers, peptide synthesizers), oversee waste disposal, and optimize laboratory processes. Develop and maintain inventory systems for compounds and research materials, ensuring traceability and compliance. Qualifications: BS/MS in chemistry, chemical engineering, biochemistry, or related field; 4+ years in biotech, pharma, or academic research labs; experience with lab instrumentation, inventory management, and process improvement; strong organizational skills; proficiency in lab info systems and Microsoft Office. Preferred: experience in biotech or pharma research environments, familiarity with automation and high-throughput platforms. High-Value: supporting early-stage biotech R&D, enabling rapid movement of therapeutic candidates, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and continuous process enhancements, with a focus on synthetic biology and novel therapeutic modalities. Work setup: not specified, but implies a fast-paced research environment with potential for growth.