Laboratory Manager

Our north star is to make healthcare more accessible around the world. We are doing this by advancing cell biology to develop innovative solutions for human health.

Founded in 2012, and located in one of the largest biotech hubs in the world, Slingshot Biosciences is a growing life sciences company with a platform technology and paradigm-shifting mission to make synthetic cells the gold standard for all cell-based applications.  We currently have a suite of products that allow for rapid, stable instrument deployment and are poised to make headway into clinical markets with controls for engineered cell therapies.

At Slingshot, we value diversity and believe that a variety of backgrounds and experiences leads to more innovative ideas and a better understanding of our customers. Passion is at the core of our values, and employees are encouraged to pursue their passions in their work and contribute to the company's overall mission.

We desire motivated team members who appreciate the freedom to be creative and think outside the box to solve problems.  We offer an environment where employees are empowered to take ownership of their work, and have the ability to quickly contribute new ideas and iterate on current processes.  In everything we do, we are dedicated to delivering top-quality products and services to our customers which ultimately makes a significant impact on patient care.

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We are excited to announce a brand new opportunity for a Lab Manager to join our R&D team and play a critical role in shaping our next portfolio of synthetic cell products. As the Lab Manager, you will have a significant impact on our overall R&D functions by overseeing the organization and upkeep of our research lab facilities. Your responsibilities will include managing the ordering of supplies, maintaining lab equipment, as well as organizing and maintaining stocks of consumables and reagents. Moreover, you will also assist in general research and laboratory operations, making this a truly multifaceted role.

What makes this opportunity unique is that you will have the chance to learn from a diverse range of functional leads within R&D, such as microfluidics, polymer chemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, and biochemistry. As we are a small but growing team, we are looking for a dynamic individual who is comfortable in a fast-paced environment and eager to take on new challenges. If you are self-motivated and driven, we encourage you to apply and join us in this exciting new venture.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure and manage effective day-to-day operations of the R&D lab
• Monitoring, ordering, and stocking of lab supplies and consumables
• Manage equipment and coordinate instrument maintenance, repairs, and calibration
• Support general lab activities, i.e. preparing reagents, managing waste streams
• Assist with operations of laboratory equipment and laboratory automation
• Interface with procurement and shipping teams
• Ensure compliance with laboratory health and safety guidelines
• Train incoming personnel in proper lab conduct
• Assist in laboratory space and facilities planning
• Perform and analyze data from experiments to support the development of new technologies and the delivery of custom products

Qualifications:

• Associates degree in Engineering/Chemistry/Biology/Material Science; Bachelors preferred; Degree in non-scientific discipline will be considered if direct industry experience in a prior lab manager role
• 1 years experience in life sciences/laboratory environment
• Strong understanding of laboratory workflows
• Attention to detail, strong communication and organization skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and quickly changing environment
• Work effectively with a diverse cross-functional team
• Experience documenting operating procedures
• Be curious, detail oriented, and analytical, with a proven ability to learn quickly

Nice-to-haves:

• Understanding of flow cytometry or related field of biology
• Experience running and/or maintaining flow cytometers or FPLC equipment
• Prior experience with lab management in a fast-paced industry environment
• Prior experience helping laboratories obtain certifications such as ISO 9001
• Possess proven troubleshooting skills
• Experience with the operation of laboratory automation equipment

Our salary ranges are calculated by role and level. Your position within that range will be determined by your job-related knowledge, skills, experience, relevant education, and training/certifications. The base salary range for this full-time position is between $60,000 to $75,000  equity benefits.

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What we offer at Slingshot:

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Stock Option Plan
• Paid Time Off (Vacation & Sick)
• Family Leave
• Life Insurance
• Fully stocked break room with food, snacks and beverages

Slingshot Biosciences requires employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they have an approved medical or religious accommodation. Proof of such vaccination will be required as part of the hiring process.

Slingshot Biosciences is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Legal authorization to work in the United States is required. 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.