Astera Institute
Foundation
InterimLab&FacilitiesManager
“Interim Lab & Facilities Manager at Astera Institute. Skills: Lab & Facilities Management, Stakeholder Management, Vendor Management, Safety Compliance, Operational Continuity. Oversee day-to-day laboratory operations and ensure labs remain fully functional throughout the coverage period.. Support new residents and lab members onboarding into lab space including deskadge readiness, safety training, HR support, and member equipment/lab needs”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure seamless continuity of laboratory operations, facilities management, safety compliance, and team coordination throughout the coverage period.; Support the evolving physical needs of our residents across diverse scientific disciplines.; Help residents succeed.
Industry & Context.
Creative, tenacious problem solving; solving novel problems
On-Site, Monday-Friday position, Hands-on role, Comfort context-switching between lab-level detail and building-wide facilities oversight
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Relevant work experience in facilities management in a specific discipline, such as life science and/or electrical engineering., Comfort learning about new topics and interest in expanding your facilities management experience to new disciplines.
Nice to Have
Experience ensuring regulatory compliance and safety (e.g. hazardous waste handling, fire and electrical hazards, emergency response planning, etc)., Knowledge of procurement and maintenance of lab equipment and consumables, Workshop skills, e.g. 3D printing or assembling an Arduino project, Hands-on ability and comfort with HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and maintenance, Experience navigating Bay Area regulations
What You'll Do.
Oversee day-to-day laboratory operations and ensure labs remain fully functional throughout the coverage period.
Support new residents and lab members onboarding into lab space including deskadge readiness
and member equipment/lab needs
Negotiate space requirements between different residency teams within the lab space and understand core needs of each project
Liaise with department leads to proactively identify and address facility and lab needs before they become issues.
Manage equipment maintenance schedules
and repair coordination with external service providers.
Maintain inventory of lab consumables
Manage vendor relationships and service contracts relevant to lab operations.
Ensure lab spaces are organized
and appropriately equipped for ongoing research activities
Perform daily lab support: daily washing and autoclaving of glassware
General office support: work with snack/lunch vendors
order snack and office supplies
Support space planning
and any moves or reconfigurations needed during the period.
Act as the primary operational point of contact for researchers
and external contractors.
Ensure ongoing compliance with applicable regulatory requirements
including laboratory safety and environmental health standards.
and implement safety protocols
and emergency procedures.
Manage hazardous materials handling
and disposal in accordance with local
and federal regulations.
Serve as the on-site safety resource and point of contact for any safety-related concerns or incidents.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner closely with residents to help them succeed.; Build quick rapport with researchers, staff, and external vendors.; Liaise with department leads to proactively identify and address facility and lab needs before they become issues.; Act as the primary operational point of contact for researchers, administrative staff, and external contractors.
Communication Scope
Excellent communication; written and verbal communication as an effective and critical tool
Process & Methodology
Space planning, Office logistics, Moves or reconfigurations
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