Scientific Operations

About the role

The Scientific Operations role is a highly operational role responsible for the performance, readiness, and continuous improvement of ML001. This person brings strong program management instincts to a scientific environment - owning lab readiness, asset management, inventory, safety and compliance, and facilities coordination. Scientific Operations works closely with scientists, engineers, and the operations team to ensure ML001 runs as a high-utilization, audit-ready facility. In This Role, You Will: Manage day-to-day lab operations to ensure instruments, consumables, and lab spaces are ready to support scheduled work Own the preventive maintenance and calibration program across all lab equipment - building the system, coordinating vendors, and ensuring record integrity Design and operate a scalable lab inventory program, including par levels, reorder triggers, audit cadence, and SKU-level vendor management Own the lab asset register and lifecycle planning, including warranty tracking and service contract management Develop, implement, and maintain SOPs and lab protocols Manage lab-level facilities work, including HVAC, cold storage, BSL-2 buildout, and equipment layout, in coordination with external facilities vendors Continuously assess workflow and resource utilization, identifying bottlenecks and recommending improvements Build and run the onboarding program for scientists, research associates, and engineers on lab logistics, safety, and operating norms Partner with the operations and procurement teams on capital equipment requests, vendor contracts, and service agreements Partner with science and engineering teams on workflow design, instrument requirements, and integration with automation systems Let's Talk If You Have: Bachelor's or Master's degree in biology, biochemistry, or a relevant scientific discipline Proven track record of operational or program excellence - whether through management consulting, building systems and processes in a fast-paced environment, or standing up or managing a biology laboratory Familiarity with wet lab environments or a strong ability to quickly develop scientific context on the job Demonstrated experience running a BSL-2 program Track record of building and maintaining SOPs, calibration and PM programs, and inventory systems Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Excellent written and verbal communication Bonus Points If You Have: Prior experience as a bench scientist Experience supporting multi-customer or contract research environments Experience scaling a lab through a buildout or growth phase LIMS or ELN implementation experience Familiarity with lab automation and robotics platforms Experience operating within ISO 9001, GLP, or comparable quality systems