Qualifications
What You Will Be Doing
Support laboratory operations: perform daily routine equipment maintenance, schedule calibration and preventative maintenance, organize lab processes, and assist with general lab activities to foster an efficient working environment.
Act as the primary point of contact for lab-related service vendors and contractors, managing stockroom inventory, lab coat laundering, and pipette management.
Install, inventory, maintain, troubleshoot, and coordinate services for lab equipment, retiring it when necessary.
Utilize asset tracking tools and documentation platforms (e.g., spreadsheets, ticketing systems, inventory management systems, and internal databases) to track equipment, inventory, and service records.
Document, organize, and analyze service agreements and reports from calibration and maintenance processes conducted by external vendors.
Perform additional duties as assigned in collaboration with the Laboratory Operations team.
Collaborate with Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S), Facilities, Logistics, and IT teams to ensure a safe and functional lab environment, acting as a trusted partner to identify gaps, enhance lab processes, and escalate risks or issues as necessary.
Work closely with R&D stakeholders and procurement and finance partners to evaluate R&D equipment needs.
About the job
About the Role
Join our dynamic Laboratory Operations team at 10x Genomics as a Senior Laboratory Operations Associate. We are in search of a meticulous, organized, and problem-solving professional who thrives in a hands-on environment. This pivotal role is designed for an experienced laboratory operations expert who will take ownership of daily lab processes, ensuring that our fast-paced laboratory operates safely, efficiently, and in compliance with regulations. By maintaining an organized and fully operational lab, you empower our scientists and engineers to focus on groundbreaking innovations and product development. Our products have transformed biological research, enabling studies at unparalleled resolution and scale across various fields, including cancer biology, immunology, neuroscience, and developmental biology.
Successful candidates will be proactive self-starters capable of juggling multiple priorities, adapting to evolving needs, and collaborating effectively with stakeholders at every level. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, driven by action, and able to work independently in a fast-paced laboratory setting, making immediate and impactful contributions. This role reports directly to the Lab Operations Manager.
About 10x Genomics
10x Genomics is at the forefront of genomic innovation, transforming the way researchers study biology by providing cutting-edge tools and technologies. Our solutions enable unprecedented insights into biological processes, paving the way for breakthroughs in fields such as cancer biology, immunology, and neuroscience.
