Lab Manager

Science is a clinical stage, vertically integrated technology company focused on solving some of neuroscience’s hardest questions and most serious unmet medical needs. We work to restore quality of life to those with debilitating conditions for which there are no treatment options, creating devices aimed at restoring vision, cognition, and mobility to patients who have lost it. To support progress across our industry, we provide state-of-the-art components and vertically integrated infrastructure for others to build on via Science Foundry.

We are seeking a strongly motivated Lab Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in supporting scientific operations at Science. Science is a multidisciplinary company spanning discovery research, cell culture and micro fabrication. The resulting multidisciplinary team uses all sorts of equipment and reagents. You will take responsibility for the general state of our lab spaces, make the trains run on time, ensure we never run out of critical reagents, and see that our equipment is properly serviced and maintained. This job is perfect for people who live to bring order to chaos, and thrives being on top of the details.

Role responsibilities:

• Manage inventory for research groups at Science
• Ensure equipment is calibrated and maintained according to SOPs
• Oversee the laboratory facility operations (cryogenic gases, fume hoods, BSCs, incubators, vacuum pumps, etc)
• Ensure that lab spaces at Science are clean and organized
• Maintain accurate and organized records
• Monitor and respond to alarms during business hours and after hours as required 

Key qualifications:

• Bachelors degree, preferably in STEM major or related field
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong communication skills
• Comfortable around a range of technologies
• Quick learner
• Intense energy, strives to fix problems before anybody else knows they are problems

Preferred qualifications: 

• Background in life sciences, chemistry or engineering 
• 1-2 years in bench work
• 2+ years lab management experience
• Experience with SLA or FDM 3D printers or machine shops
• Exposure to cleanroom environments, preclinical, GLP, GMP or CLIA
• Experience with electronic inventory systems or LIMS

Salary/Pay Range:

For individuals hired to work in California, Science is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role.  We determine your level based on your interview performance and make an offer based on geo-located salary bands. The base salary range for this full-time position is $95,000-$120,000 + equity + benefits. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Please keep in mind that the equity portion of the offer is not included in these numbers. 

Benefits: 

At Science, our benefits are in place to support the whole you:

• Competitive salary and equity
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Flexible vacation and company-paid holidays
• Healthy meals and snacks provided for non-remote employees
• Paid parental, jury duty, bereavement, family care and medical leave
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, subsidized by Science
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k)

Science Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where contributions are valued and celebrated, and our employees thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work. 

We seek applicants of all backgrounds and identities, across race, color, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or parental status, or disability. Applicants will not be discriminated against based on these or other protected categories or social identities. Science will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws.