Lab Manager
TLDR
Own day-to-day laboratory operations and build scalable systems and documentation to enable safe, efficient research.
Laboratory Operations
Ensure the laboratory remains clean, organized, and fully operational on a daily basis.
Wash, sterilize, and organize laboratory glassware.
Prepare laboratory solutions and buffers according to established protocols.
Refill and distribute commonly used laboratory reagents and consumables.
Coordinate hazardous and biological waste handling and disposal.
Lead recurring lab organization efforts and establish high standards for shared laboratory spaces.
Equipment & Facilities
Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of laboratory equipment, including centrifuges and other shared instruments.
Coordinate preventative maintenance, repairs, calibrations, and vendor service visits.
Partner with scientific teams to optimize laboratory layouts, bench space, equipment placement, and shared infrastructure.
Support laboratory expansion projects, renovations, equipment moves, and space planning.
Manage offsite storage and warehouse operations, including equipment organization and inventory consolidation.
Inventory & Logistics
Own laboratory inventory, ensuring critical supplies remain stocked while minimizing waste.
Manage shipping and receiving of laboratory materials, equipment, and biological samples.
Establish recurring purchasing processes and identify opportunities for operational cost savings.
Coordinate with vendors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of laboratory materials.
Documentation & Process Improvement
Build and maintain a comprehensive Lab Operations Handbook documenting laboratory procedures, contacts, permits, certifications, and operational workflows.
Develop and maintain SOPs for laboratory operations and logistics.
Create documentation for specialized operational workflows, including transplant logistics and other program-specific activities.
Continuously improve laboratory systems, workflows, and organizational processes as the company grows.
Cross-functional Support
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Partner closely with research teams to anticipate operational needs and remove bottlenecks.
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Coordinate laboratory onboarding for new employees, including laboratory orientation and best practices.
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Support scheduling and shared resource planning across multiple scientific teams.
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Lead recurring laboratory cleanups and continuous improvement initiatives.
You'll have the opportunity to shape the long-term operational strategy for Until's laboratory infrastructure, including:
Scaling laboratory operations to support a rapidly growing research organization.
Designing inventory management systems and equipment tracking.
Evaluating new storage and facilities solutions.
Standardizing laboratory organization across teams.
Building preventive maintenance programs for laboratory equipment.
Improving operational efficiency through automation, process improvements, and thoughtful facility planning.
Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, engineering, or a related scientific discipline (or equivalent laboratory operations experience).
3+ years of laboratory operations, laboratory management, or research support experience.
Experience working in a research laboratory, biotech, life sciences, or startup environment.
Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
Comfortable managing multiple priorities and solving operational problems independently.
Experience coordinating vendors, equipment maintenance, purchasing, or laboratory logistics.
Excellent written documentation and communication skills.
Able to lift and transport laboratory materials (up to approximately 50 lbs).
Experience supporting BSL-2 or similar laboratory environments.
Experience with laboratory safety, EHS, or chemical inventory management.
Experience supporting laboratory build-outs, moves, or facilities projects.
Familiarity with procurement systems or inventory management software.
Experience developing SOPs and operational documentation.
Benefits
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Generous medical, dental and vision insurance coverage
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Flexible time off and paid holidays
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Competitive compensation package, including salary and equity
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Access to a 401(k) retirement savings plan
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FSA and commuter benefits
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Daily lunch and dinners, plus a variety of snacks
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Monthly learning stipend
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On-site fitness center
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Quarterly team social budget
Benefits
Equity Compensation
Competitive compensation package, including salary and equity
Free Meals & Snacks
Daily lunch and dinners, plus a variety of snacks
Health Insurance
Generous medical, dental and vision insurance coverage
Learning Budget
Monthly learning stipend
Quarterly team social budget
Paid Time Off
Flexible time off and paid holidays
Until is innovating in the field of biology with a focus on organ-scale reversible cryopreservation. We aim to preserve donated organs at subzero temperatures without ice formation, enabling them to be safely rewarming for transplant, while also working towards the larger goal of allowing patients to wait for future cures without losing the possibility of treatment. Our approach combines interdisciplinary expertise to forge solutions that could redefine the boundaries of medicine and organ transplant logistics.