Laboratory Operations Associate
Operations · Full-time
Durham, NC, USA
About the job
BioLabs is a global innovation infrastructure company creating the physical and community backbone
that powers life science discovery worldwide. Through a growing network of premium shared
laboratories and coworking spaces, BioLabs provides turnkey access to state-of-the-art research
facilities, entrepreneurial programming, and deep industry and capital connections. These integrated
ecosystems enable innovators - from early-stage founders to established R&D teams - to rapidly
translate ideas into impact without the constraints of traditional lab ownership. The BioLabs network
now spans major innovation hubs across the United States, Europe, and Asia, serving as a catalyst for
collaboration and a launchpad for breakthroughs that advance human health and sustainability. Learn
more at www.biolabs.io.
Role Overview
BioLabs is seeking to hire a Lab Operations Associate at BioLabs NC at our site in Durham, NC.
Reporting to the Lab Operations Director, the individual in this hands-on role will assist in and
coordinate the routine maintenance of a shared laboratory facility while responding to the laboratory
and facility-related requests of our resident companies and other staff members, as needed. This
position provides an excellent opportunity to support promising startup companies in their most
formative years, while developing your own laboratory operations skills in a cutting-edge biotechnology
facility.
Responsibilities
• Assist and support management of the laboratory and facility spaces; assist with ordering for
site; assist with keeping all spaces and infrastructure clean and in good repair; assist with
receiving and delivery activities for resident packages
• Support laboratory and facility equipment management – assist with installation, calibrations,
preventative maintenance, cleaning, and decontamination of laboratory equipment; ensure
proper use, care, and training of equipment by staff and residents; help develop, implement,
and maintain standard operating procedures for equipment use and care
• Participate in on- & off-boarding of residents and member companies – discuss safety, space
tours, badge access, initial equipment and space training, loaned equipment returns,
decommissioning of space and preparation of same for new residents
• In collaboration with the site team, contribute to building resident community culture
• Assist the site EHS officer – execute all site-related safety programs in line with corporate EHS
policies; assist with all hazardous waste stream activities per all federal, state, and municipal
regulations and BioLabs policies
• Stock break room
• Provide excellent customer service with a high level of attention to detail
• Other duties as needed
Qualifications
• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in biology/chemistry, genetics, or other related life sciences
discipline
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in an academic and/or commercial laboratory environment
and in experience in equipment, decontamination and maintenance, chemical and biological
waste management, inventory management and ordering
• Customer service focused, with an excellent work ethic and an optimistic attitude
• Detail oriented with specific attention to quality control and a commitment to excellence• Outstanding organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks and/or projects
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and be able to stand for 2 hours at a time
• Respond to and be available for occasional site and lab-related issues outside regular business
hours
BioLabs provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and
prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex,
national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity
or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.