Laboratory Operations Specialist

2 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Lila Sciences is the world’s first scientific superintelligence platform and autonomous lab for life, chemistry, and materials science. We are pioneering a new age of boundless discovery by building the capabilities to apply AI to every aspect of the scientific method. We are introducing scientific superintelligence to solve humankind's greatest challenges, enabling scientists to bring forth solutions in human health, climate, and sustainability at a pace and scale never experienced before. Learn more about this mission at At Lila, we are uniquely cross-functional and collaborative. We are actively reimagining the way teams work together and communicate. Therefore, we seek individuals with an inclusive mindset and a diversity of thought. Our teams thrive in unstructured and creative environments. All voices are heard because we know that experience comes in many forms, skills are transferable, and passion goes a long way. If this sounds like an environment you’d love to work in, even if you only have some of the experience listed below, we encourage you to apply. As a Lab Operations Specialist , you will be the cornerstone of our physical lab infrastructure, ensuring that our cutting-edge scientific environments are functional, safe, and optimized for discovery. Your role will be critical in maintaining the health of our lab equipment and environments, supporting our scientists in running seamless experiments and ensuring the smooth flow of physical resources through the lab. Manage and maintain a broad range of scientific equipment, including calibration, preventative maintenance, and repair coordination Track and troubleshoot lab instrumentation across chemistry, biology, and materials science domains Oversee and streamline inventory systems for reagents, consumables, and lab supplies Coordinate vendor visits, equipment installations, and service contracts Monitor safety protocols and ensure compliance with biosafety, chemical hygiene, and waste disposal regulations Facilitate onboarding of new scientific staff and contractors with respect to lab tools, operations, and safety practices Collaborate cross-functionally to support research, engineering, and automation needs What You’ll Need to Succeed 3-5 years experience in lab operations or lab management, preferably in a physical sciences environment Demonstrated experience managing and troubleshooting scientific equipment (e.g., HPLCs, centrifuges, thermal cyclers, spectrometers, etc.) Strong understanding of lab inventory systems and organization Familiarity with biosafety and hazardous waste management practices Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills Comfort working in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary environment with changing needs Certifications in biohazard waste handling or OSHA/HazMat Experience with equipment procurement and budget tracking Background in chemistry, biology, materials science, or related field Experience with lab automation or robotics Familiarity with digital lab management tools (e.g., Quartzy, Labguru, or equivalent) Lila Sciences is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Management and Manufacturing Industries Technology, Information and Internet Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Lila Sciences by 2x Get notified about new Operational Specialist jobs in Cambridge, MA . We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr