Senior Lab Operations Specialist

At Editas, we’re driven by a collective purpose, to bring transformative and life changing therapies to people living with serious diseases with the greatest unmet needs. This fuels our drive to excel in scientific innovation, allowing us to harness the power and potential of CRISPR/Cas9 and CRISPR/Cpf1 (Cas12a) gene editing.

We believe our people are at the core of everything we do, and we’re committed to cultivating a culture where every individual feels valued and included. To do this, we strive to integrate belonging, inclusivity, diversity, and equity into every aspect of our organization.

Together, we are leading the way towards a healthier and more equitable future.

Key Responsibilities:

As the Senior Lab Operations Specialist, you will be responsible for:

• The daily operations of the laboratory, providing essential support to our research team by partnering with them to optimize processes, increase efficiency, and anticipate and solve problems. 
• Anticipate, troubleshoot, and resolve problems associated with work within the laboratory setting, including off-hours responses to laboratory emergencies. 
• Manage shipping for domestic and international shipments of lab materials, including the preparation of material for shipment and receiving from external vendors. 
• Serve as the primary point of contact with vendors and laboratory service providers. 
• Establish lab procedures; create and manage lab-related documentation, and organizational processes such as annual laboratory cleanouts, de-frosting of freezers, micropipette calibrations, freezer/refrigerator inventory, and consumables inventory. 
• Maintain cryogenics and compressed gases, including but not limited to placing requests with external vendor, monitoring, and swapping out cylinders and dewars, as needed. 
• Collaborate regularly with scientists to identify and address any workflow bottlenecks, inefficiencies, opportunities for process improvement, and logistical or administrative issues in the lab. 
• Support lab safety and regulatory compliance, including tracking of biologics, chemicals, and hazardous materials, and enforcing PPE Policy and lab safety rules. 
• Handle and track biological waste and hazardous waste. 
• Manage laboratory space to maximize effective square footage, factoring equipment utilization, workflow, and assigned bench allocations. 
• Collaborate with internal partners including Facilities, Legal, Procurement, IT, etc. 
• Responsible for leading and coordinating laboratory expansions and relocations, laboratory design and redesign, and space management. 
• Ensure a safe working environment by identifying, reporting, and eliminating potential workplace hazards 
• In partnership with EHS, perform routine lab safety inspections and walkthroughs, and participate in monthly safety committee meetings. 

Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Bachelors in a science or related field with 3+ years of biotech experience 
• Strong background in asset management using Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and Environmental Continuous Monitoring System (CMS)  
• Knowledge of lab equipment maintenance (ex: freezer, fridges, centrifuges, liquid handlers, BSC, etc.) 
• Familiarity with the regulations and interactions with various state and federal agencies including EPA, OSHA, DOT, MA DEP, MA DPH, and others 
• Knowledge of basic computer systems (ex: Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint), ERP systems and other tools required for purchasing and equipment asset management 

Benefits

Benefits Summary:

Editas provides a comprehensive array of benefits to all employees, including a Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO Medical Plan, a company-funded Health Savings Account, Dental and Vision Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance, Dependent Care Account, Tuition Reimbursement, 401(k) plan with company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Plan, Wellness Programs, and a flexible Paid Time Off policy.

If you are a results-focused and collaborative professional with a passion for advancing transformative therapies, we invite you to apply. Join us at the forefront of genetic innovation and be a key contributor to Editas Medicine's mission of redefining healthcare through cutting-edge genetic technologies.

Fostering Belonging. Fueling Innovation. Transforming Lives.