Be part of a dynamic team that is using nanotechnology to enable routine, accurate, cost-effective analysis of genomic structural variation, in support of our mission of elucidating the genetic underpinnings of disease, increasing diagnostic yield, and ultimately improving patient outcomes. Nabsys is the pioneer in high-definition electronic genome mapping. Headquartered in Providence, RI, Nabsys uses proprietary electronic detection to analyze long DNA molecules.
Today Nabsys stands at the threshold of a new era in genomics with the introduction of the OhmX platform. This groundbreaking technology empowers us to map human genomes at an unprecedented scale. Building on our expertise, we’re once again setting our sights on the whole-genome mapping market, with a renewed focus on the human genome.
Title: Lab Manager
Nature of Role: We are seeking a lab operations manager to oversee our state-of-the-art laboratory. The successful candidate will have extensive experience with the needs of biology or biochemistry laboratories with complex and interdisciplinary needs.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as the primary responsible person for laboratory operation needs and primary contact for special circumstances
- Manage procurement and maintenance of supplies, chemicals, and biological inventories - ensure consumables, buffers, reagents, and samples are stocked, created, and shipped as needed
- Manage laboratory equipment - including cataloging, surveillance, routine maintenance, and repair
- Establish, maintain, and enforce laboratory policies and protocols
- Onboard new lab staff, including training in standard operating procedures, equipment-specific requirements, and ordering
- Act as point of contact for Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), including management of lab permits, protocol, training, and external liaising
- Monitor and oversee lab safety compliance with established guidelines, including monitoring and maintenance of laboratory waste streams
- Generate status reports, including but not limited to, inventory levels, operations expenditure, lab incidents, or deviations from standard protocols
- Serve as the primary procurement liaison for vendor database maintenance, vendor relationships, price negotiations, quoting, and purchase of lab equipment
- Perform lab duties as needed, such as autoclave, glassware wash, or preparation of common supplies
- Planning, developing, organizing, and implementing policies, procedures, and standards for lab operations.
- Managing all lab-related calibration, preventative maintenance, repairs, service contract renewal, and equipment upgrades
- Establishing relationships with external vendors
- Planning and coordinating large-scale facility changes, including lab reorganizations and/or expansion
- Anticipating, troubleshooting, and resolving problems associated with work within the laboratory setting, including occasional off-hours responses to laboratory emergencies
- Working closely with the Facilities, Operations, Engineering, and Procurement teams
Requirements:
- BS in microbiology, molecular biology, environmental biology, or related fields is required
- At least 3 years of proven experience in lab management
- Self-motivated and self-directed, able to make independent and effective decisions in appropriate situations
- Thorough understanding of research methodologies
- Must be familiar with the operation of standard lab equipment and with lab safety and biosafety procedures
- Demonstrate aptitude for technical problem-solving and budget management
- Ability to multi-task and work effectively with a diverse group of people
- Creative thinking, and problem-solving skills
- Highly organized with attention to detail
Compensation:
- Competitive salary
- Equity stake
- Benefits include health, dental, vision, 401(k) plan with 50% match up to 6% of base salary, unlimited vacation, life insurance