Position Overview We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented Lab & Operations Manager to serve as the operational backbone of our facility. You will ensure our scientists have a seamless environment to work in by managing everything from high-level EHS compliance to the granular details of daily procurement and facility maintenance.

Even if you feel like you don’t meet all of the qualifications, we encourage you to apply! Research shows that while men apply to jobs where they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other underrepresented people tend to only apply when they meet 100% of the qualifications. At Cleancard, we welcome diverse perspectives and people who think rigorously and aren't afraid to challenge the status quo. Cleancard is an equal opportunity employer; we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment, free from discrimination or harassment, for all employees.

Key Responsibilities EHS, Compliance & Maintenance

• Oversee daily lab operations, including bench organization, shared space management, and lab workflow optimization.
• Update the CERS (California Environmental Reporting System) database monthly to ensure full compliance with Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) standards.
• Conduct monthly lab inspections, including testing emergency showers/eyewashes and de-icing freezers.

Procurement & Inventory

• Perform monthly physical inventories to track usage and anticipate needs for both lab and office supplies.
• Proactively order supplies to maintain optimal stock levels, ensuring lab operations are never interrupted.
• Restock lab consumables in the lab to ensure that the research team has access to necessary lab materials.
• Maintain chemical inventories, safety data sheets (SDS), sample inventory, biosafety documentation, and waste management programs.
• Generate POs for all goods and services and manage the procurement workflow.
• Assist in tracking lab expenditures to ensure the team stays within quarterly and annual budget targets.

Logistics & Facilities

• Oversee the entire reagent, consumable, and equipment purchasing process including vendor engagement and relationship management, comparative quote assessment and negotiation, tracking deliveries, and budget tracking and management.
• Handle all incoming deliveries and outgoing shipments (including potential hazardous materials).
• Manage the laboratory database (Benchling) by logging all incoming consumables and equipment to optimize operational workflow.
• Manage office supply orders, conference room readiness, and general office "upkeep" to maintain a professional environment.
• Serve as the point of contact for facility management and keycard access.

Qualifications & Requirements

Why Join Us

• Be part of a visionary team that is set to change the way diagnostic testing is done.
• Work in a collaborative and innovative environment with leading experts across various fields.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development in a fast-paced startup setting.
• Make a tangible impact on healthcare and improve patient outcomes through at-home diagnostics.