Operations Lead

Emerald Cloud Lab (ECL) offers a pioneering platform for scientists, allowing them to conduct complex biology and chemistry experiments remotely without ever stepping foot in a lab. Our advanced cloud-based labs support a wide range of research workflows, enabling scientists from academia, biotech startups, and major pharmaceutical companies to execute their experiments from anywhere in the world, without needing to physically be in a lab.

*This is an onsite role at Emerald Cloud Lab's Austin, TX Headquarters.

Job Overview:

Join us as a Operations Lead, also known as an Operations Team Lead, where you'll play a pivotal role in providing on-site technical support at our facility in Austin, Texas to ensure the seamless execution of experiments. Working under the guidance of the Shift Manager, you will lead, mentor and support a team of 15-25 members, fostering a culture of excellence and efficiency.

This position challenges you to utilize your strong problem-solving abilities, leadership skills, and technical prowess to manage and optimize lab operations. You will gain comprehensive knowledge of the operational systems, processes, and technologies that drive our remote/automated lab activities.

*This is an onsite role at Emerald Cloud Lab's Austin, TX Headquarters.

Your Key Responsibilities...

• Lead efforts to troubleshoot and resolve operational issues in the laboratory, aiming to enhance team productivity and operational efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, making data-driven decisions to refine processes and enhance performance.
• Mentor and support team members, promoting a culture of learning and growth within a high-performance fast-paced environment.

As an Operations Team Lead, you should...

• Have a minimum of 2 years' experience leading teams, ideally in settings that demand high productivity and stringent quality controls.
• Possess at least 3 years of experience in environments regulated by Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) or similar standards in the life sciences/biotechnology sector.
• Are adept at applying systematic troubleshooting methods to solve complex issues.
• Are interested in, or have experience with, learning computer programming to enhance operational efficiency. No prior programming experience is required but is a welcomed bonus!
• Are knowledgeable about industry best practices, such as Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Enjoy the dynamism and challenges of a startup environment.

Compensation and Work Schedule:

• Annual Salary: $60,000 to $65,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Work Shifts: Evening shift with structured weekly schedules from Sunday to Wednesday or Wednesday to Saturday.
• Benefits: A comprehensive package including health insurance, a robust benefits plan, and stock options.

If you are motivated by the prospect of leading a team within a cutting-edge, tech-driven environment and are driven to innovate and make impactful contributions, we invite you to apply to become a part of our mission at ECL.

About Emerald Cloud Lab (ECL):

www.emeraldcloudlab.com

The Emerald Cloud Laboratory (ECL) enables scientists to move out of the lab, and to conduct research entirely from a computer. Stepping away from manual completion of experiments at the bench, scientists on the ECL leverage the remote, automated execution of all standard biology and chemistry experiments in Emerald’s industrial lab facilities, working within a software platform for all stages of research workflows, from experimental design to data analysis.