Lab Operations Managerat Biolabs Saclay

BioInnovation Labs (BioLabs), established in 2009 and headquartered in Cambridge, MA, is the premier network of co-working spaces for life science startups. We are enabling innovation to make the world a better place through interaction with the smartest and most motivated people in the world. We are seeking a Lab Operations Manager to contribute to the development and execution of our business plan and long-term growth strategy. Through a rapidly growing network of global locations (currently 11 in US and 3 in Europe), our collaborative lab space model is uniquely designed for scientific entrepreneurs to test, develop, grow, and commercialize their game-changing ideas. Each location supports entrepreneurial scientists with premium, fully equipped, and supported laboratory, and office spaces alongside unparalleled access to capital and industry.

**ROLE OVERVIEW**

Reporting to the Site Director, the **Lab Operations Manager** at Biolabs Saclay, located in Gif-sur-Yvette, France, embodies excellent customer service, sparks innovation in every task, seeks information resourcefully, and drives to create an energetic and safe atmosphere where BioLabs members thrive. We are looking for a dynamic science lead with a proactive approach to launch our new lab space at BioLabs Saclay and to manage the created lab space successfully.

**KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY INCLUDE**
- Launch world-class lab space (up to 1000m²) in tandem with the BioLabs launch team while ensuring relevant regulations are applied and top-notch equipment is sourced and installed.
- Manage and oversee the general co-working laboratory environment supporting multiple small start-up companies - serving as lab main POC, bench science mentor, equipment tracker/maintainer, and Environment and Health Safety officer.

**LABORATORY OPERATIONS**
- Familiarity with the regulatory requirements specific to the lab and ensures all users are always following those standards.
- Participating in the pre-selection process to ensure facility can support while remaining in compliance, the needs of potential members.
- Overseeing all aspects of lab instruments/equipment - installation, repair, quality control, scheduling, etc.
- Tracking of all facility equipment to maintain accurate records, stay abreast of regular maintenance/ quality control, and maintain an inventory for auditing purposes.
- Owning complete responsibility for users of the lab - safety training, equipment training, compliance, organization, etc.
- Manage facilities and IT infrastructure.

**SITE SAFETY & EHS**
- Obtaining and maintaining all health and safety permits - be ready to pass inspection at any time to remain compliant with all local, state, and federal regulations.
- In cases where non-compliance is found, documents the instances as well as how they were abated.
- Owning site environmental and health safety program - waste collection/disposal, safety compliance, sharps/waste containers, etc.
- Managing and updating chemical inventories and/or risk group agent inventories.
- Communicating and enforcing laboratory safety rules to researchers working in the lab.
- Updating and maintaining the lab safety plan/manual and the material safety data sheets manual.
- Accompany the environmental and health safety consultant and/or auditors during lab inspections.

**TRAINING**
- Ensuring lab users have been trained on the correct use of the lab equipment and meet environment and health safety training requirements.
- Establishing guidelines and rules for navigating/operating within the facility and in particular the laboratory spaces.

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- An advanced degree (Master or equivalent, Ph.D.) desired; BS or BA degree, preferably in the life sciences, required.
- Proven lab experience and project or program management experience (business and/or lab).
- Familiarity with environment and health safety regulatory requirements.
- Basic understanding of essential wet lab equipment preferred.
- Experience with CRM systems.
- Ability to troubleshoot basic IT infrastructure (printers, wireless connectivity, Conference room systems, SAAS subscriptions, etc.), demonstrated ability to be tech savvy.
- Strong critical thinking, proven customer centric mindset, and creative problem-solving skills
- Highly organized and structured while working in a dynamic environment.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to travel to other BioLabs locations (domestic & international).

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.