Lab Operations Contractor

Lab Operations Contractor

The Neurology Therapeutic Area is seeking a highly organized and proactive Laboratory Operations Contractor to support our research teams at our Cambridge Crossing facility. This individual will play a key role in ensuring efficient laboratory operations, enabling scientists to focus on advancing innovative research programs. The successful candidate will serve as a central operational resource across the TA, coordinating laboratory infrastructure, equipment management, vendor interactions, facilities support, bio sample logistics, and research operations.

This individual will partner closely with scientists, group leaders, business operations personnel, facilities teams, and external service providers to maintain a safe, compliant, and highly productive research environment. The position reports to a Neurological Diseases TA scientist and works collaboratively across multiple functions to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Laboratory Operations
• Laboratory Equipment Management
• Facilities and Laboratory Support
• Procurement, Materials Management, and Logistics
• Biosample and Freezer Management
• Animal Research Operations
• Cross-Functional Support

Qualifications:

• Required:
  
  Bachelor's degree in biology, Neuroscience, Life Sciences, or a related scientific discipline. Minimum of 4 years of experience working in a laboratory or research environment. Demonstrated experience supporting laboratory operations, laboratory management, project coordination, or related operational functions. Strong organizational and prioritization skills with exceptional attention to detail. Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills, building effective relationships with scientists and cross-functional teams.
  
  Ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a dynamic research environment. Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and laboratory management systems.
• Preferred:
  Industry experience within biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or research organizations. Experience with laboratory startup, space management, equipment asset management, or facilities coordination. Functional knowledge and understanding of laboratory equipment include operation principles, functionality, and applications across standard lab workflow. Familiarity with biosample management, laboratory compliance requirements, and animal research operations. Experience implementing process improvements and driving operational efficiencies. Experience working in a BSL2 or BSL2 wet lab, understanding of health, safety and best practices operations within a laboratory environment.

Competencies and Characteristics:

• Highly organized, communicative, and self-motivated
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Customer-service mindset with a collaborative approach
• Ability to work in a highly matrix environment and build relationships and points of contact across multiple groups and departments
• Ability to work independently while effectively influencing across teams
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced and evolving environment
• Commitment to operational excellence, compliance, and continuous improvement