Lab Manager, R&D/Process Development

Position: Lab Manager, R&D/Process Development

Position Type: Full-time, permanent

Department: Facilities/R&D

Location: Boulder, Colorado (onsite)

Experience: Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience

Position Summary

Watchmaker is inviting applications for the full-time position of Lab Manager, R&D/Process Development, reporting to the Facilities Manager.

This individual would operate within the R&D organization while maintaining close alignment with Facilities. The Facilities Manager would continue to provide strategic oversight and support, while day-to-day laboratory operations would be owned and managed by the Lab Manager, R&D/Process Development. The Lab Manager, R&D/Process Development would serve as the primary owner of laboratory operations within R&D and Process Development spaces.

Responsibilities

Laboratory Operations

• Manage day-to-day R&D and PD laboratory operations
• Coordinate laboratory organization and workspace management
• Support ad hoc laboratory and equipment needs for R&D and PD teams
• Approve standard level purchase orders within company’s ERP system

Equipment Management

• Manage R&D and PD equipment inventory within the CMMS system
• Coordinate preventative maintenance and calibration schedules
• Schedule and manage external service providers
• Perform select equipment maintenance activities in-house when appropriate (autoclaves, sequencers, and other instrumentation)
• Support troubleshooting and service coordination for laboratory equipment

Consumables & Supply Management

• Manage laboratory consumables and supplies, utilizing Kanban where applicable
• Coordinate inventory levels and ordering
• Act as requisitioner and first tier approver for R&D and PD groups
• Support distribution and organization of laboratory materials

Freezer & Cold Storage Oversight

• Manage freezer organization and storage standards
• Coordinate preventative maintenance and defrost schedules, and assist with defrost activities
• Monitor freezer performance
• Assist with freezer alarm response and escalation processes

Safety & Compliance

• Oversee R&D laboratory chemical inventory management
• Support R&D laboratory EHS initiatives and compliance activities
• Ensure laboratories maintain safe and organized operating conditions

Budgeting & Capital Planning

• Support R&D and PD CapEx planning and requests
• Assist with equipment evaluations, procurement, and implementation
• Support budgeting activities related to laboratory operations and equipment

Please note: The above responsibilities are not exhaustive and other similar duties may be required from time to time.

Skills and Requirements

The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree and 5 years experience. Experience in biotech and a start-up environment are highly desirable.

The following skills and experience are requirements for the position:

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to multitask, be able to work at a high standard, perform consistently under pressure along with pre-determined deadlines and work without supervision.
• Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work as an effective member of a team.
• Good communication and personal task management skills and a high level of self-motivation and initiative.
• A creative and disciplined approach to problem-solving.
• Time management and prioritization under deadlines
• High level of accuracy in documentation, record-keeping, and reporting.
• Previous experience with a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) is desirable
• Experience with the Google Office suite of tools is desirable
• Familiarity of standard laboratory equipment and consumables is desirable

Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree
• 5 years experience

Compensation

The base compensation for the Lab Manager, R&D/Process Development starts at $85,000 - $95,000 + bonus + equity; actual pay will be adjusted based on skills and experience. Employees are eligible for Flexible Time Off, Holidays, employer covers 75% of base medical plan with buy-up options, EAP (employee assistance program), employer paid dental with a buy-up option, employer paid vision, employer paid $25,000 life/AD&D policy, paid parental leave, and a 401(k) retirement plan with a 4% match.