Northway Biotech is a flexible biologics CDMO headquartered in the EU member state of Lithuania, a fast-growing biotech hub with a state-subsidized university system that supports a highly-educated scientific workforce (https://www.northwaybiotech.com). For more than 15 years, we have served more than 70 clients worldwide and have completed more than 100 projects. Now we are expanding our business in the US with a state-of-the-art new process development and manufacturing facility currently being constructed in Waltham, MA.
Our global teams based in the US and Europe are exceptionally well-versed in all aspects of the biopharmaceutical value chain, from cell line development to commercial production and aseptic fill-finish. We are deeply invested in providing high quality, world-class CDMO services and long-term partnerships based on our blend of experience and openly collaborative project teams.
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Lab Administrator with excellent interpersonal skills to ensure efficient operation of our growing lab in a fast-paced and highly collaborative environment. In this role, you will support all research activities and assume a large variety of operational tasks including purchasing, accounting, materials management, ongoing lab maintenance, implementing steps to improve efficiency, anticipating and troubleshooting issues, mediating conflicts as needed, and increasing effectiveness of our lab over time. We are excited to have you joining our team to provide excellent services to our clients.
Responsibilities:
- Be critical to the successful operations of our laboratories and implementation of a culture of high quality and attention to detail.
- Coordinate laboratory purchasing/receiving/shipping to ensure items go to the correct people and are stored at the correct temperature.
- Establish and update written procedures for facility usage, scheduling, billing, and safety.
- Be the point of contact and communicate key information such as delivery timing, power outages, and repair/maintenance updates.
- Oversee all aspects of safety, including tracking/managing of chemicals and hazardous materials, establishing and facilitating PPE policy, coordinating laboratory safety inspections, and working with external safety support providers.
- Onboard new lab personnel including orientation on safety training and lab practices.
- Stay current in the technologies used in the lab and participates in improving operations of the lab, both administratively and scientifically. Recommend and implement changes.
- Organize and manage lab space and resources, including organizing and allocating freezer/ refrigerator/ liquid nitrogen space, organizing and stocking consumables/reagents, and tracking inventory.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree; relevant life sciences discipline preferred.
- 2+ years laboratory management experience or 5 years working in a laboratory environment. Biotech experience is strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with a broad range of laboratory equipment used in immunology, molecular biology, cell biology, and biochemistry.
- Continuous improvement mindset that constantly seeks to improve efficiency and safety.
- Strong written and oral communication skills with demonstrated track record of successful communication with internal teams and managers.
- Excellent organizational and planning skills with an ability to adjust workload based on changing priorities.
- Ability to adapt to frequent change and thrive in a dynamic and entrepreneurial early-stage environment.
- Thrives on making a difference and displays a high degree of maturity, honesty, trust and integrity.
Additional Information
- Benefits including medical coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Northway Biotech is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer
If interested, please provide a resume or CV to be considered with the position applied for stated in the email subject header.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 – $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
Supplemental Pay:
Ability to Commute/Relocate:
- Waltham, MA 02451 (Required)
Work Location:
- One location
Company’s website:
- https://www.northwaybiotech.com
Benefit Conditions:
- Waiting period may apply
- Only full-time employees eligible
Work Remotely:
COVID-19 Precaution(s):
- Remote interview process
- Personal protective equipment provided or required
- Temperature screenings
- Social distancing guidelines in place
- Virtual meetings
- Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place
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