Laboratory Operations Associate

The role

This person will support sample management, inventory, and day-to-day operations for CMC and broader laboratory teams. They will build and maintain sample management systems, coordinate cargo handoffs, and support procurement of reagents and consumables.

What you will do

• Build and maintain sample management and inventory systems for the CMC team
• Organize final cargo and support handoffs of materials to other teams
• Provide regular updates on cargo inventory status to leadership
• Partner with scientists to organize inventory and coordinate procurement of enzymes, buffers, and consumables
• Run decontamination and cleaning protocols on Fragment Analyzers and flow cytometers weekly
• Complete daily Lab Tasks to maintain lab organization and readiness
• Support lab space optimization efforts
• Troubleshoot key laboratory equipment and support routine upkeep
• Perform Category B equipment maintenance
• Assist in executing new lab member onboarding

Required qualifications

• BS degree in Biology, chemistry, Biochemistry or related field
• 2+ years of experience in laboratory operations, sample management or both
• Hands-on bench experience at the Research Associate or Associate Scientist level
• Hands-on experience with cytometers, Fragment Analyzers, and chromatography instruments
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs

Nice to have

• Experience in both sample management and laboratory operations
• Experience working with Benchling, specifically Workflows and Inventory
• Experience with other LIMS or inventory systems

Benefits

• healthcare coverage
• annual incentive program
• retirement benefits
• broad range of other benefits

About the company

Serif Biomedicines is a privately held, early-stage biotechnology company developing a novel approach to gene therapy. It was founded by Flagship Pioneering, an innovation enterprise that creates life sciences companies.