Lab Operations Specialist

4 weeks ago


Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States Flagship Ventures Full time

About Alltrna

Flagship Pioneering has conceived of and created companies such as Moderna Therapeutics, Editas Medicine, Omega Therapeutics, Seres Therapeutics, and Indigo Agriculture.

Since its launch in 2000, Flagship has applied its unique hypothesis-driven innovation process to originate and foster more than 100 scientific ventures.

In 2021, Flagship Pioneering was ranked 12th globally on Fortune's "Change the World" list, an annual ranking of companies that have made a positive social and environmental impact through activities that are part of their core business strategies.

Alltrna is the world's first tRNA platform company to decipher tRNA biology and pioneer tRNA therapeutics to treat thousands of diseases.

The company's platform incorporates AI/ML tools to learn the tRNA language and deliver diverse programmable molecules with broad therapeutic potential.

Alltrna has an unprecedented opportunity to advance a single tRNA medicine to unify treatment across a wide range of diseases with the same underlying genetic mutation.

Alltrna was founded in 2018 by Flagship Pioneering.

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Position Summary:


As a Lab Operations Specialist, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth functioning of laboratory and facility operations within a scientific setting.

Your responsibilities will encompass various technical tasks to maintain equipment, facilitate experiments, and support research initiatives.

This role demands a meticulous approach, strong organizational skills, and a deep understanding of laboratory, facility operations, and safety protocols.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct routine inspections, maintenance, and calibration of laboratory equipment such as Biosafety cabinets, incubators, and analytical instruments.
  • Coordinate and schedule PM, repairs, or replacement services as necessary.
  • Maintain accurate records of equipment maintenance activities and calibration schedules.
  • Oversee inventory levels of laboratory supplies, chemicals, and reagents.
  • Collaborate with team members to facilitate efficient workflow and achieve research objectives.
  • Ensure adherence to laboratory safety guidelines and protocols for a secure working environment.
  • Conduct safety inspections and risk assessments and implement corrective actions as needed.
  • Manage shipping and receiving from external vendors for domestic and international shipments of lab materials, including preparing material for shipment.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or two years experience in Lab operation
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with diverse stakeholders.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently.

What We'll Offer You


Comprehensive, competitive healthcare and dental coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield, vision coverage through VSP, family leave, paid time off, 401k retirement plan, disability and life insurance, and fully covered parking/commuter benefits.

A dynamic early-stage work environment and highly interdisciplinary, talented, and collaborative team.

Participation in an unprecedented opportunity to advance a single tRNA medicine to restore disrupted protein production, regardless of target, for thousands of diseases with the same underlying genetic mutation.

Professional growth opportunities through mentoring, training, immersion in cross-functional projects, and opportunities to learn and try new things.


Our Core Values

PATIENTS DESERVE BETTER.

We are transforming medicine, boldly building a new future for patients.

CURIOSITY SPARKS DISCOVERY.

We ardently explore the unknown, catalyzing new scientific breakthroughs.

COURAGE PROPELS US FORWARD.

We take thoughtful risks without fear of failure, growing with each experience.

OUR PURPOSE FUELS US.

We each lead and work with focus and passion to design groundbreaking tRNA medicines.

WE ARE ONE TEAM.

We are united on trust and collaboration, embracing all voices and experiences.


Flagship Pioneering and our ecosystem companies are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

Recruitment & Staffing Agencies:

Flagship Pioneering and its affiliated Flagship Lab companies (collectively, "FSP") do not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than candidates.

The submission of unsolicited resumes by recruitment or staffing agencies to FSP or its employees is strictly prohibited unless contacted directly by Flagship Pioneering's internal Talent Acquisition team.

Any resume submitted by an agency in the absence of a signed agreement will automatically become the property of FSP, and FSP will not owe any referral or other fees with respect thereto.



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