Laboratory Operations Specialist

We are looking for a hands-on Laboratory Operations Specialist to help keep our self-driving lab running efficiently. In this role, you will oversee day-to-day lab operations, supporting activities such as sample handling and preparation, inventory and consumables management, equipment maintenance tracking, and vendor coordination. Your work will play a key role in maintaining laboratory throughput and ensuring smooth execution of core lab activities. This is an on-site position based in New York City.

• Manage sample intake, labeling, storage, and tracking across active experiments

• Monitor and replenish consumables; maintain accurate inventory records

• Coordinate process gas supply including ordering, receipt, and safe handling

• Support equipment maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting for instruments including XRD, XRF, and SEM

• Coordinate with vendors for equipment service and supply deliveries

• Maintain lab safety compliance: labeling, waste disposal, SDS records, and regulatory requirements

• Track lab status and flag issues proactively to the research team

• Assist scientists with sample preparation and basic characterization tasks as needed

• Support onboarding of new lab users and maintain SOPs

• B.S. in Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field

• 1 year of professional lab experience (lab tech, research assistant, or equivalent)

• Hands-on experience with common lab instruments and techniques

• Experience managing consumables, chemical inventory, or gas supply a strong plus

• Familiarity with lab safety practices and OSHA/EH&S requirements

• Highly organized, reliable, and proactive

• Comfortable in a fast-paced startup environment where priorities shift quickly

• Based in New York City

$87,000 - $120,000 a year

A competitive compensation package also includes the best in benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family, covered at 100%
• Mental health and wellness support
• Unlimited PTO and 14 company holidays per year
• Company-wide end-of-year shutdown, including two weeks of paid time off
• 401K 
• Equity

 

Disclosure

 

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