Scientist, Oncology/Lab Manager

Role Summary

We are seeking a talented and highly motivated Scientist and Lab Manager to join our Research Oncology team. The role combines laboratory management with scientific support for cell culture, banking, and assay development to advance oncology programs. The position offers opportunities for career growth in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Laboratory Management: Oversee daily lab-based operations and strategies in collaboration with Research Oncology scientists and the Research Lab Operations team.
• Laboratory safety compliance: Ensure adherence to safety protocols, regulatory requirements, and best practices in partnership with Environmental Health and Safety.
• Lab Asset Management Program (LAMP): Serve as a key point of contact to ensure instruments are serviced timely.
• Laboratory oversight: Lead a team of scientists responsible for laboratory oversight, gather information, implement improvements, and communicate changes to management.
• Lead and organize laboratory expansion/remodeling projects.
• Budget, purchase, and installation of capital equipment.
• Support expansion of the Oncology cell bank: establish/implement cell culture protocols and maintain LIMs.
• Maintain knowledge of scientific literature on cell line identification/management and pursue technological advances.
• Contribute to in vitro cell-based assay development and implementation to support oncology projects.
• Balance daily operational deliverables with long-term inventory management and process improvement goals.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor's Degree with seven years of experience or Master's Degree with five years of experience.
• Preferred: 6+ years of relevant industry experience with a BS (12+ years preferred) or 4+ years with MS (10+ years preferred); attention to detail and strong organizational/record-keeping skills.
• Experience with lab instruments (plate reader, cell counters, automated western blot systems, cell imagers).
• Familiarity with Smartsheets and/or Tableau for dashboards; familiarity with Ariba and SAP purchasing platforms.
• Experience running basic cell assays and generating cell lines and cell line banking protocols.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and a collaborative mindset.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams, adapt to a fast-paced environment, and drive continuous improvement.
• Experience with writing/maintaining SOPs and COAs.

Skills

• Laboratory management and operations coordination
• Cell culture, banking, and LIMs familiarity
• Biological assay development and implementation
• Instrumentation operation and maintenance
• SOP/CoA documentation and laboratory record keeping
• Cross-functional collaboration and effective communication
• Data visualization and dashboard creation tools (Smartsheets/Tableau)