Lab Manager, R&D/Process Development

Position: Lab Manager, R&D/Process Development Position Type: Full-time, permanent Department: Facilities/R&D Location: Boulder, Colorado (onsite) Experience: Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience Position Summary Watchmaker is inviting applications for the full-time position of Lab Manager, R&D/Process Development, reporting to the Facilities Manager. This individual would operate within the R&D organization while maintaining close alignment with Facilities. The Facilities Manager would continue to provide strategic oversight and support, while day-to-day laboratory operations would be owned and managed by the Lab Manager, R&D/Process Development. The Lab Manager, R&D/Process Development would serve as the primary owner of laboratory operations within R&D and Process Development spaces. Responsibilities Laboratory Operations Manage day-to-day R&D and PD laboratory operations Coordinate laboratory organization and workspace management Support ad hoc laboratory and equipment needs for R&D and PD teams Approve standard level purchase orders within company’s ERP system Equipment Management Manage R&D and PD equipment inventory within the CMMS system Coordinate preventative maintenance and calibration schedules Schedule and manage external service providers Perform select equipment maintenance activities in-house when appropriate (autoclaves, sequencers, and other instrumentation) Support troubleshooting and service coordination for laboratory equipment Consumables & Supply Management Manage laboratory consumables and supplies, utilizing Kanban where applicable Coordinate inventory levels and ordering Act as requisitioner and first tier approver for R&D and PD groups Support distribution and organization of laboratory materials Freezer & Cold Storage Oversight Manage freezer organization and storage standards Coordinate preventative maintenance and defrost schedules, and assist with defrost activities Monitor freezer performance Assist with freezer alarm response and escalation processes Safety & Compliance Oversee R&D laboratory chemical inventory management Support R&D laboratory EHS initiatives and compliance activities Ensure laboratories maintain safe and organized operating conditions Budgeting & Capital Planning Support R&D and PD CapEx planning and requests Assist with equipment evaluations, procurement, and implementation Support budgeting activities related to laboratory operations and equipment Please note: The above responsibilities are not exhaustive and other similar duties may be required from time to time. Skills and Requirements The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree and 5 years experience. Experience in biotech and a start-up environment are highly desirable. The following skills and experience are requirements for the position: Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. The ability to multitask, be able to work at a high standard, perform consistently under pressure along with pre-determined deadlines and work without supervision. Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work as an effective member of a team. Good communication and personal task management skills and a high level of self-motivation and initiative. A creative and disciplined approach to problem-solving. Time management and