Lab Operations Manager at Eikon Therapeutics in Millbrae, California, US

Job description

• As the Lab Operations Manager at Eikon, you will be a critical member of our team by supporting scientists and engineers in a fast-paced work environment. You will be responsible for maintaining day-to-day operations of the laboratories, supporting equipment and supplies, and partnering with EH&S, Facilities, IT, and other teams. This position requires strong organizational and communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• You are self-motivated, highly organized, and detail-oriented, with strong documentation and record-keeping skills. You have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to build strong, collaborative relationships across scientific, engineering, and operational teams. You are comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic research environment. You are proactive and resourceful, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve operational issues independently. You enjoy training, supporting, and mentoring team members and laboratory staff. You have a strong commitment to laboratory safety, organization, and operational excellence. You identify opportunities for continuous improvement and take the initiative to implement solutions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and optimize day-to-day lab operations in support of science and engineering teams.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for lab operational needs, coordinating with Facilities, EH&S, IT, Procurement, vendors, and scientific teams.
• Manage lab consumables and inventory, including purchasing, vendor management, receiving, storage, organization, and maintaining appropriate stock levels.
• Manage lab equipment, including installation, preventative maintenance, calibration, repairs, training, relocation, and decommissioning.
• Maintain equipment and asset records, service schedules, warranties, and vendor documentation.
• Coordinate lab support activities, including glassware washing, autoclaving, freezer defrosting, lab cleanups, and general lab organization.
• Maintain cell culture lab environments, including routine cleaning of BSCs, water baths, incubators, and shared equipment.
• Manage laboratory gases and oversee cold-storage equipment and alarm response.
• Coordinate chemical and biohazardous waste collection and disposal in partnership with EH&S.
• Partner with EH&S to support lab safety programs, inspections, safe work practices, and compliance with established safety requirements.
• Maintain lab SOPs, procedures, records, and other operational documentation.
• Coordinate lab space planning and ensure equipment and utility needs are supported.
• Troubleshoot and resolve lab operational issues while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, reliability, and cost control.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or a related discipline, plus 6+ years of experience in lab management or scientific operations.
• Experience with laboratory safety practices and requirements.
• Ability to adapt and remain flexible in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively.
• Strong organizational and planning skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities.

Skills

Required

• Laboratory management
• Laboratory safety practices
• Organizational skills
• Planning skills
• Communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Adaptability and flexibility

Benefits

• At Eikon, employee compensation also includes bonus and equity compensation, in addition to several generous benefit programs, including:​
• 401k plan with company matching​
• Medical (premiums covered by Eikon at 95%), dental and vision insurance (premiums covered by Eikon at 100%)​
• Mental health and wellness benefits​
• Weeklong summer and winter holiday shutdowns​
• Generous paid time off and holiday policies​
• Life/AD&D Insurance (premiums covered by Eikon at 100%) and optional supplemental employee-paid life/AD&D policies ​
• Enhanced parental leave benefit​
• Daily subsidized lunch program when on-site​
• The expected salary range for this role is $121,000 to $145,950 depending on skills, competency, and the market demand for your expertise.