Job Description

We are seeking a compound management and lab operations associate for our Cambridge site to support our cutting-edge platform technology by maintaining and distributing our compound library and managing lab operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the lifecycle of our internal compound library (building blocks, singletons, and pooled libraries), including registration, storage, and distribution.
• Fulfillment of internal and external compound requests in a timely manner to support all discovery projects. This includes weighing solid material, creating stock solutions and aliquots, preparing sample plates, and readying compound samples for shipment.
• Utilize inventory management systems and electronic lab notebooks (ELNs) to track compound metadata, quantities, and usage.
• Manage day-to-day lab operations, including ordering supplies, equipment maintenance, and general lab organization.
• Collaborate with vendors and service providers to schedule routine equipment calibrations and repairs.
• Coordinate domestic and international shipments of chemical and biological samples to external partners.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related scientific discipline.
• 2+ years of experience in lab operations, compound management, or a related role within the biotech or pharmaceutical industry.
• Proficiency with compound management databases, ELNs, and inventory tracking software (e.g., CDD, Mosaic, or similar systems).
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written, organizational, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with automated liquid handling systems or sample storage robotics.
• Prior experience in a biotech startup environment.

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