Facilities and Lab Operations Manager
Facilities and Lab Operations Manager
About Lygos
Lygos is a specialty chemicals and materials company, developing sustainable solutions to address the performance requirements of our customers and partners. Our technology platform enables better economics and unlocks the power of sustainable and biobased specialty chemicals, enabling our partners to offer sustainable alternatives in our target markets of agriculture, home care and hygiene. Lygos is seeking to hire a skilled Facilities and Lab Operations Manager to maintain and develop its ongoing laboratory and facility needs.
Position Description
The successful applicant will be expected to work, under minimal supervision, to manage and oversee the day-to-day activities within the research laboratory. In addition to leading facilities and laboratory operations, the successful applicant will assist management in maintaining efficient, cost-effective lab activities. The successful applicant should have hands-on experience in a laboratory setting and should be proficient at developing and implementing SOPs to ensure efficient operations, meeting safety and compliance requirements.
Responsibilities
- Oversee management of laboratory supplies, reagents, chemical waste disposal and equipment, and other workplace essentials
- Assist in developing laboratory guidelines, maintaining SOPs, procedures, manuals, and evaluating new equipment
- Day-to-day management of technicians performing lab support work, including the preparation of general lab materials/solutions, lab organization and maintenance, inventory management
- Maintain compliance of laboratory safety and regulatory operations, cultivate high-performing safety culture
- Identify and achieve annual supply/equipment savings opportunities and collaborate with the purchasing department to implement recommendations.
Education and Experience Requirements
- B.S. degree in a chemistry, biology or related field that requires laboratory skills
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Ability to work both independently as well as in a collaborative team environment
- 3+ years chemistry or biotechnology wet lab experience
- Demonstrated experience successfully managing laboratory / facilities operations
Salary Range: $ 100,000 - $125,000
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
Lygos, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.
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