Lab Manager Job New York City area,New York USA,Healthcare

Overview

Rumi Scientific is a research-driven company leveraging a standardized human organoid platform for drug discovery. Our focus is on discovery and validation of new therapeutic candidates for CNS disorders and nephrology. Our core technology uses pluripotent stem cells to model human development in vitro, combining genetic disease models with multi-cellular self-organization on bioengineered substrates to create defined pathological tissues for drug screening.

We have developed an analysis pipeline based on deep-learning algorithms to analyze high-throughput screening results to rapidly identify molecules that rescue disease phenotypes before advancing to the clinic. Our approach enables modeling complex human tissues in normal and disease contexts at high throughput to open new treatment avenues for genetic disorders with no cures.

We are seeking a highly motivated Lab Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will maintain a safe, organized and functional working environment in support of the scientific research team. The Lab Manager will ensure smooth operation of the laboratory by maintaining infrastructure, managing inventory and vendors, enforcing safety protocols, and supporting scientists with logistical and technical needs. This is a hands-on, cross-functional role ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative start-up environment.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the biological sciences or bioengineering, and the ability to adapt to cutting-edge biotechnology with independent work. Teamwork is essential to our success; you should thrive in a collaborative environment.

The key responsibilities of this position include:

Makes laboratory organized and orderly.

Takes inventory of shared supplies and requests supplies via the Quartzy procurement platform.

Organizes receiving of incoming supplies.

Aliquots shared supplies and reagents; prepares media for scientists and assists scientific teams on projects upon request.

Manages lab equipment, preventative maintenance, and service contracts with applicable vendors.

Collaborates with the science team to address workflow bottlenecks, inefficiencies, or opportunities for process improvements. Attends weekly team meetings and weekly lab operations meetings.

Trains new members in Laboratory Maintenance & Hazards, provides tours, covers training modules and SOPs.

Monitors proper waste management and hazardous waste removal/pick-up.

Ensures laboratory safety standards are followed; maintains up-to-date licenses; helps create and influence safety policies; collaborates with local safety representatives (e.g., Stericycle, C14, FDNY permits).

Maintains laboratory safety standards and monitors safety issues.

Develops and maintains vendor relationships in support of the laboratory.

Provides on-call support in emergencies and ensures 24-7 operation of laboratory equipment as needed (refrigerators, freezers, etc.).

Expands and maintains cell lines for cell banking; keeps Benchling updated with inventory; performs quality control of cells by routine micro-plasma testing.

Assists scientists with experiments when time allows (cell culture, PCR, qPCR, Western blot; experimental planning).

Experience and

Required Skills:

B.S./M.S. degree in biological sciences or a related field from a accredited institution.
Ability to work independently as well as in a team setting to meet critical deadlines.
Experience in the functioning of a biology R&D lab (1–2+ years) and ideally stem cell research.
Excellent organizational skills.
Experience working in a collaborative environment.
Willingness to learn new technologies and skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries

Biotechnology

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