Lab Operations & Vivarium Specialist

USA - Quincy, MA

Lab Operations & Vivarium Specialist (Onsite in Quincy, MA)

Job Description

The Lab Operations & Vivarium Specialist plays a key role in supporting both laboratory and vivarium (laboratory animal facility) operations.  This position manages inventory and supply logistics, assists with animal facility upkeep, and helps ensure a safe, organized, and efficient work environment.  The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a collaborative approach to supporting lab and animal care teams.

What You’ll Be Doing

1- Vivarium Operations (Laboratory Animal Facility)

  • Prepare supplies for daily use within the vivarium.
  • Clean and sanitize animal caging supplies (note: disposable caging system), rooms, and equipment according to schedules and safety standards.
  • Maintain accurate records of animal care and facility cleaning tasks.
  • Report any animal health or facility concerns promptly to the appropriate staff.

2- Inventory & Supply Chain Support

  • Track and organize laboratory and vivarium supplies, ensuring items are labeled, stored, and reordered as needed to maintain adequate stock levels.
  • Receive, inspect, and store deliveries, including animal shipments; keep accurate records of inventory and supply usage.
  • Prepare and package outgoing shipments, including sensitive materials, following established procedures and regulations.
  • Communicate supply needs and inventory changes to lab and vivarium teams.

3- General Scientific Lab Support (BSL2 Biological Laboratory)

  • Help with routine maintenance of lab equipment by tracking service schedules and reporting issues.
  • Support BSL2-level reagent handling, including labeling, aliquoting, storage, and basic logistics.
  • Assist with safe disposal of laboratory and animal facility waste, following all guidelines and compliance requirements.
  • Participate in lab and vivarium safety training and help maintain a clean, organized environment.

4- Teamwork & Communication

  • Work closely with lab and vivarium staff to understand and meet operational needs.
  • Train new team members on inventory, supply, and vivarium procedures as needed.
  • Foster a positive, collaborative work environment by communicating clearly and supporting team goals.

What You’ll Bring to the Team

  • High school diploma or equivalent required; some college or relevant experience in a laboratory preferred
  • Must have at least 1 year experience with inventory, including receiving, inspecting, and stocking goods, processing Goods Receipts, managing Stock Transport Orders, and maintaining accurate inventory records; SAP preferred
  • Strict adherence to SOPs, Institutional and AAALAC standards, state and federal laws
  • Able to work independently in a fast-paced, cross-functional, and collaborative environment
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational abilities

Physical Requirements

  • Comfortable lifting and moving supplies (up to 40 lbs)
  • Comfortable working in a laboratory and laboratory animal setting
  • Ability to walk and stand for several hours per day
  • Direct contact with laboratory animal allergens (e.g., urine, feces) while handling dirty supplies

About Twist Bioscience

Twist Bioscience synthesizes genes from scratch, known as “writing” DNA. Just as children learn to both read and write, the next phase of development for the genomics revolution is the ability to write DNA.

At Twist Bioscience, we work in service of people who are changing the world for the better. In fields such as health care, agriculture, industrial chemicals and data storage, our unique silicon-based DNA Synthesis Platform provides precision at a scale that is otherwise unavailable to our customers.

Twist Bioscience Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Twist Bioscience Corporation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic characteristics, or any other category protected by law.

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