Lab Manager

Internal Title: Lab Manager


The CMC Synthetics Platform within the client R&D organization, is responsible for the process development of small molecule drug substances undergoing clinical studies. We are seeking a hands-on laboratory manager with excellent organizational skills to support our activities.


The person will provide services to the client at the Cambridge Crossing (CX), Cambridge, MA site.
• Provide on-site service to the Client for both laboratory functions and laboratory equipment and instrumentation maintenance and upkeep
• Perform experimental protocols to support the Client's technology platforms
• Ensure compliance with health and safety teams and training as required for client lab operations
• Support inventory management, purchasing, and shipping of chemical compounds and laboratory supplies


Laboratories support activities:
• Maintain equipment and support new equipment installation and material readiness for technology platforms
• Submit and track work requests and coordinate with service engineers to ensure timely service in cases of equipment failure
• Write and maintain training documentation describing the proper use of equipment and workflows
• Coordinate with IT for laboratory computer troubleshooting
• Assist scientists with shipping of chemical samples and bulk chemicals and intermediates between client sites and client CROs/CMOs including international shipping logistics
• Monitor and maintain HPLC/UPLC diluent and eluent supplies as needed
• Generate experimental data by following platform protocols


Requirements:
• B.S. or B.A. in relevant field (Chemistry or related discipline) with at least 3 years of relevant experience, or Master's in Chemistry
• Demonstrated aptitude for working in the lab and hands-on experience with equipment and instrument maintenance
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written) and organization skills are required
• Ability to work independently and set own schedule
• Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Experience participating in teams and collaborative work environments.


Other important information:
Fully onsite work and will have to pay for parking
This position will support 2 different floors with up to 50 Scientists
This is an "in lab " position, candidates must be open to working in lab, vs. managing externally
HPLC instrumentation troubleshooting experience would be really good
Chemistry Lab Management experience is a Plus