Lab Manager

22 days ago
Full time role
In-person · Emeryville, CA, US... more
Prolific Machines is ushering in a new era of biotechnology with light. We harness light to produce everyday essentials more efficiently, from food and lifesaving drugs to novel biosolutions. Our first-of-its-kind photomolecular biology platform delivers unprecedented control, precisely guiding cellular behavior when and where it matters most. Unlike existing tools used to control biology, our technology unlocks dynamic control over virtually any cellular function in any cell type. We're enabling partners to unlock robust efficiency, quality, reproducibility, and sustainability advantages across pharmaceuticals, nutritional and therapeutic proteins, cellular agriculture, and more. Prolific is supported by leading investors, including Bill Gates’s Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Mayfield and SOSV.

Help us create a brighter tomorrow with biology. We're looking for mission-driven, talented, and kind people to join our team.

About this Job

The Lab Manager reports to the Head of Facilities and is responsible for focusing on maintaining organization structures, cleanliness, lab supplies, media, buffers, cold storage etc. inside all lab areas. Acts as liaison between researchers, vendors, Facilities, Procurement, and EH&S for successful implementation of lab operations. This position is responsible for not only managing these duties but also performs them daily. 
Performs daily inventory, stocking of lab supplies, media, buffers, flow cytometer regents, etc., and monitors the utilization of these supplies to maintain inventory levels. Central point of contact for items that are stocked at common stocks areas and solely responsible for ordering these supplies. Allocates and manages space for personal storage bins for new and departed lab users. Point of contact and supports lab cleaning of equipment, supply rooms, and general lab use space. Provides lab services, such as glassware washing, autoclaving, pouring media plates, making antibiotics stocks, and LB media, maintaining agarose/gel stocks and aliquoting tissue culture media reagents. Responsible for maintaining all lab cold storage materials in +2-+8c, -20c, -80c, -150c and cold room. Monitor and manage the organization of materials, maintain inventory and keep stock levels to support projects, coordinate defrosts.   
Maintains safety in the labs by monitoring PPE, implementing new policies through signage, waste disposal, general cleanliness, signage, chemical and flammable storage, etc. Supports shipping, receiving and facilities equipment maintenance as needed, such as pipette calibration.  Actively partners with lab personnel to manage fast-paced growth throughout the labs.  


Responsibilities

  • Works on assignments that are complex in nature in which independent thought, action, and a high degree of initiative are required in resolving problems and developing recommendations.
  • Acts independently, by managing their own time and schedule.
  • nsures laboratories are well maintained, organized for a safe work environment.
  • Supports safety policies and ensures compliance in the labs.
  • Must provide world class customer service to all customers.
  • Independently performs routine and non-routine tasks.
  • Liaises with and escorts vendors for onsite services.
  • Creates and maintains detailed and accurate records.
  • Actively manages supplies  for common areas and special dedicated lab supplies. T
  • he Lab Manager will be cross trained to support and cover the Facilities team for shipping receiving and lab equipment maintenance  related work as needed.
  • Other duties as assigned. 

About You

  • A minimum of 3 years experience working in Biotechnology labs or similar industry with a bachelor’s degree.
  • Excellent organizational and attention to detail skills regarding documentation is a must.
  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
  • Must be able to follow Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Must have the ability to multi-task and respond and react quickly.
  • Physical Requirement: Must be able to lift more than 50lbs.

Diversity: We value diverse people, perspectives, and knowledge. To this end, we aim to foster a sense of belonging that enables everyone to bring their whole, authentic self to work everyday. We are committed to growing a diverse and inclusive team that encompasses all types of people. We believe this can only be achieved by acknowledging the ancestral, historic, and current systemic and communal inequities.

Location: The San Francisco Bay Area (Emeryville, CA)

Benefits: Outstanding Health, Vision & Dental Insurance (including full spouse coverage), at least one all-expense-paid team holiday per year, flexibility in schedule and unlimited vacation days. Free lunch every day!