Manager - Laboratory Operations

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Laboratory and site operations support for Alexandria LaunchLabs located in NYC as follows:

• Shared responsibility for the day-to-day management of Alexandria-owned lab equipment, including, but not limited to, flow cytometers, qPCRs, microscopes, freezers, incubators, centrifuges, and biosafety cabinets
• Train and assist tenants on use of shared lab equipment
• Responsible for ordering, maintaining, organizing, and stocking lab supplies and lab gasses
• Manage chemical and biohazard waste in both facilities while adhering to regulatory guidance
• Support the LaunchLabs lab safety program
• Assist with general site operations, including package management, IT/AV troubleshooting, facilities request triaging, organizing, stocking, and maintaining office and kitchen supplies as needed
• Interface with Alexandria Asset services teams and vendors responsible for operational tasks (e.g., janitorial, pest control, lab vendors, facilities maintenance)
• Assist the LaunchLabs team in coordinating, marketing, and hosting local ecosystem and strategic programming events to foster a vibrant and collaborative Alexandria LaunchLabs community, including business and professional development sessions, social gatherings, and complementary programs
• Establish lab sustainability initiatives and educate tenants on existing programs

Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of experience working in a science-related organization or laboratory space, preferably in a collaborative or shared working environment
• Strong customer service mindset and verbal and written communication skills to interact with individuals at all levels
• Strong ability to be detail-oriented and highly organized, and to work independently
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multi-task, and prioritize tasks effectively
• A general interest in life science and/or laboratory operations management
• Bachelor's degree required
• Ability to physically lift 25 lbs.

Alexandria LaunchLabs is the premier, full-service startup platform purpose-built to accelerate innovation and growth for transformative early-stage companies. With locations in Cambridge, New York City, Research Triangle, Seattle, and Palo Alto, Alexandria LaunchLabs curates a thriving community of the most high-potential early-stage life science companies. Our LaunchLabs platform equips each member company with premier dedicated lab/office space and core equipment, vital operational services, expert support from our best-in-class teams, and access to capital through Alexandria Venture Investments and the highly selective Alexandria Seed Capital Platform-all of which are critical to empowering the advancement of early-stage companies. For more information, please visit www.alexandrialaunchlabs.com.

The expected base salary range for this position is $115,000 to $150,000 USD annually, plus annual discretionary bonus. This salary range is an estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on the consideration of many factors, which may include, but are not limited to: the individual's knowledge, experience, education, qualifications, skills, job location, and the Company's compensation practices.