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Lab Operations Manager

Eikon Therapeutics · Millbrae, California, US · On-site

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About Eikon Therapeutics

Advancing breakthrough therapeutics through the purposeful integration of science and engineering. Backed by Lux.

About the role

As the Lab Operations Manager at Eikon, you will be a critical member of our team by supporting scientists and engineers in a fast-paced work environment. You will be responsible for maintaining day-to-day operations of the laboratories, supporting equipment and supplies, and partnering with EH&S, Facilities, IT, and other teams. This position requires strong organizational and communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

What they're looking for

  • Oversee and optimize day-to-day lab operations in support of science and engineering teams
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for lab operational needs, coordinating with Facilities, EH&S, IT, Procurement, vendors, and scientific teams
  • Manage lab consumables and inventory, including purchasing, vendor management, receiving, storage, organization, and maintaining appropriate stock levels
  • Manage lab equipment, including installation, preventative maintenance, calibration, repairs, training, relocation, and decommissioning
  • Maintain equipment and asset records, service schedules, warranties, and vendor documentation
  • Coordinate lab support activities, including glassware washing, autoclaving, freezer defrosting, lab cleanups, and general lab organization
More about this role

Eikon Therapeutics is a new biopharmaceutical company employing revolutionary technology at the intersection of chemistry, engineering, computation, and biology to discover novel treatments for life-threatening diseases. Eikon’s discovery platform is built on groundbreaking innovations from its founders (Nobel Prize, 2014), culminating in the creation of microscopes which enable real time, molecular-resolution measurements of protein movement in living cells, thereby unlocking otherwise intractable classes of proteins as drug targets.

Position

As the Lab Operations Manager at Eikon, you will be a critical member of our team by supporting scientists and engineers in a fast-paced work environment. You will be responsible for maintaining day-to-day operations of the laboratories, supporting equipment and supplies, and partnering with EH&S, Facilities, IT, and other teams. This position requires strong organizational and communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

About You

You are self-motivated, highly organized, and detail-oriented, with strong documentation and record-keeping skills. You have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability...

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