Lab Operations Specialist - II

Cell Line & Cell Culture Development Lab Manager

Location: Foster City, CA

Client is a research-based biopharmaceutical company focused on advancing therapies for life-threatening diseases. We seek a motivated, organized Lab Manager/Coordinator to support the Cell Line and Cell Culture Process Development groups. This role manages daily lab operations, equipment, inventory, and workflow efficiency while ensuring safety and high-quality support for scientific teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance, basic operation, and calibrations of lab equipment (e.g., ViCell XR/BLU, Nova Flex/Flex2, RAPIDPoint 500e, OsmoTECH Pro, Cedex Bio HT, AMBR15/250).
• Maintain and calibrate pH/DO probes and benchtop bioreactor components.
• Ensure compliance with EHS requirements.
• Manage pipette calibration and lab consumables/chemical inventory.
• Coordinate lab cleaning, including freezers, cold rooms, and biosafety cabinets.
• Create/update best-practice documentation for equipment and procedures.
• Support media/solution prep, autoclaving, and incubator maintenance.
• Oversee instrument induction, service requests, maintenance, and contracts.
• Provide regular lab updates via email, reports, and presentations.
• Improve lab workflows and manage equipment scheduling.
• Track raw material inventory and remove expired items.

Required Qualifications

• BS 2 years relevant experience or MS 0 years in a scientific discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in lab management, supply chain, or inventory systems.
• Hands-on maintenance/calibration of bioprocess equipment (cell counters, analyzers).
• Cell culture experience (shake flasks, media prep, benchtop bioreactors).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office/365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Vendor communication and inventory oversight experience.