Laboratory Operations Associate

1 month ago

Waltham, Massachusetts, United States Dyne Therapeutics Full time
Company Overview:

Dyne Therapeutics is a clinical-stage muscle disease company focused on advancing innovative life-transforming therapeutics for people living with genetically driven diseases. With its proprietary FORCETM platform, Dyne is developing modern oligonucleotide therapeutics that are designed to overcome limitations in delivery to muscle tissue. Dyne has a broad pipeline for serious muscle diseases, including clinical programs for myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) and Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), and a preclinical program for facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD).

Role Summary:

The Laboratory Operations Associate helps oversee the day-to-day operations of the laboratory and interfaces closely with the facilities group. This role performs lab services, maintenance, dock services, and assists in performing corrective work orders, preventative maintenance, and manual tasks such as moving equipment/materials and stock/inventory maintenance. This role works cross functionally with all departments to ensure the laboratory is operating smoothly and in compliance with all health and safety standards. This role provides operational support by focusing on managing consumable inventory, procurement, inbound/outbound freight, and vendor management. The person in this role brings an understanding of building design/layout, MEP operations, lab operations, and a general knowledge of health and safety regulations. The person in this role participates in process improvement efforts and makes recommendations to promote efficiencies and applies a proactive approach to potential operational/environmental hazards/risks.

This is a full-time, onsite position based in Waltham, MA without the possibility of being remote.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

Manages laboratory consumables, procurement and organization
Conducts daily rounds, safety inspections, and document equipment readings
Maintains all pressurized gases, tank changes and procurement
Responsible for critical laboratory equipment remote alarm monitoring system
Performs general maintenance tasks: moving materials or equipment, hanging signage and minor repairs
Responsible for shipping, receipt and distribution of packages and equipment including temperature sensitive materials
Supports disposal of biohazardous material, chemical waste, sharps, and other potentially hazardous materials according to regulations
Routinely interacts with facilities, laboratory personnel, and EHS consultants
Participates in management of all laboratory assets
Complies with all applicable codes, regulations, and corporate policies/procedures related to the building operations and EHS standards
Maintains electronic and/or paper record keeping
Escorts vendors and contractors
Responds to laboratory corrective/reactive work orders according to procedures
Participate in process improvements and make recommendations to promote facility and lab operations efficiencies

Education and Skills Requirements:
Minimum of an associate's degree with 4 years of relevant experience, preferably in a clinical-stage biotechnology company
Intuitive mechanical ability to problem solve and generate successful conclusions for the laboratory environment
Self-starter demonstrating initiative, a positive attitude, and the ability to work in an independent and organized manner
Understanding and implementation of various lab environments and safety levels
Proven ability to be highly productive in a fast-paced work environment with excellent attention to detail
Ability to respond to common inquiries from co-workers, and/or supervisor
Adaptive, highly collaborative individual with a strong passion for learning who will thrive in a fast paced and service facing role
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written; must be able to manage time and priorities efficiently
Capable of clear and timely communication
Ability to maintain a constructive working relationship with all staff, vendors, and co-workers
Able to handle multiple projects while demonstrating task completion, documentation and communication
Experience with lab equipment management and maintenance
Prioritization of environmental health and safety for all users
Ability to lift 50 lbs. or more if required
DOT, IATA, RCRA and/or waste water Level 1 certifications preferred
Ability to work off hours, weekends, holidays as needed

#LI-Onsite The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principles functions for this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance workload.
This description is not intended to be constructed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements for the position. This position may change or assume additional duties at any time. The employee may be requested to perform different or additional duties as assigned. All Employees are expected to adhere to all company policies and act as a role model for company values.
Dyne Therapeutics is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

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