Sr. Scientist, Lab Manager, Cell & Genetic Medicines

Role: Senior Scientist, Lab Manager supporting Cambridge-based CAR T-cell research operations. Primary objectives include overseeing lab infrastructure, ensuring efficient workflows, and facilitating safe, compliant research environment. Responsibilities encompass managing daily lab operations, coordinating space and equipment needs, implementing process improvements, maintaining equipment and inventory, supporting lab safety and regulatory compliance, and onboarding new team members. The role acts as a key interface with site operations, EHS, procurement, and external vendors. Qualifications: BS/MS in biology, biotechnology, or related field with 4-6 years of biotech or pharma lab experience; strong mammalian cell culture and molecular biology skills; experience managing lab equipment and operations; effective cross-team communicator and problem solver. Preferred: experience in cell therapy, viral vectors, BSL-2 labs, automation, high-throughput screening, and lab build-outs. Biopharma specifics: focus on CAR T-cell research, possibly involving viral vector workflows, with infrastructure needs for advanced cell therapy research. Collaboration/reporting: works closely with scientific teams, site operations, and safety functions. Location: Cambridge, MA; role requires on-site presence, with potential for cross-team coordination.