About the Role
We are seeking an organized, detail-oriented, problem-solving individual to join our Laboratory Operations team. This role is intended for an experienced laboratory operations professional who enjoys hands-on work, owning day to day lab processes and supporting a fast paced lab environment. The Lab Operations Associate plays a critical role in enabling scientists and engineers by ensuring laboratories are safe, organized, compliant and fully operational- allowing teams to focus on experimentation, innovation and product development. Our products have allowed researchers to study biology at unprecedented resolution and scale; yielding insights in diverse fields such as cancer biology, immunology, neuroscience, and developmental biology.
Individuals applying for this position must be self-starters who are able to manage multiple priorities, adapt to changing needs, and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organizations. The ideal candidate is detail oriented, action driven, and capable of working independently in a fast-paced laboratory environment while making immediate and meaningful contributions. This position reports to the Lab Operations Manager.
What You Will Be Doing
- Support laboratories: perform day-to-day routine equipment maintenance, schedule calibration/preventative maintenance, organize lab operation processes, and support general lab activities along with the Lab Operations team to promote an efficient working environment
- Act as a point of contact for lab-related service vendors and contractors including stockroom inventory, lab coat laundering, pipette management
- Install, inventory, maintain, troubleshoot, coordinate services, and retire lab equipment when necessary
- Utilize lab 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 obtained from calibration and maintenance processes from external vendors
- Perform other duties as assigned in conjunction with the Laboratory Operations team
- Collaborate with EH&S, Facilities, Logistics, and IT teams to ensure a safe and functional lab environment and serve as a trusted partner by identifying gaps, improving lab processes and escalating risks or issues as needed.
- Work collaboratively with R&D stakeholders and procurement and finance business partners to assess R&D equipment needs
To Be Successful You Will Need:
- Associate's Degree in biological, chemical, or related science field
- 2-3+ years of hands-on experience supporting laboratory operations in an R&D or scientific environment
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
- Ability to work independently, adapt to changing priorities and solve problems in a fast paced laboratory environment
- Strong attention to detail with a proactive, solutions oriented mindset
- Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Preferred Skills / Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in biological, chemical, or related science field
- Hands on experience performing internal preventive maintenance (PM) tasks, basic equipment servicing and maintaining service documentation
Below is the base pay range for this full-time position. The actual base pay will depend on several factors unique to each candidate, including one’s skills, qualifications, and experience. At 10x, base pay is also just one component of the Company’s total compensation package. This role is also eligible for 10x’s equity grants, its comprehensive health and retirement benefit programs, and its annual bonus program or sales incentive program. During the hiring process, your 10x recruiter can share more about the Company’s total compensation package.
About 10x Genomics
At 10x Genomics, accelerating our understanding of biology is more than a mission for us. It is a commitment. This is the century of biology, and the breakthroughs we make now have the potential to change the world.
We enable scientists to advance their research, allowing them to address scientific questions they did not even know they could ask. Our tools have enabled fundamental discoveries across biology including cancer, immunology, and neuroscience.
Our teams are empowered and encouraged to follow their passions, pursue new ideas, and perform at their best in an inclusive and dynamic environment. We know that behind every scientific breakthrough, there is a deep infrastructure of talented people driving the life sciences industry and making it possible for scientists and clinicians to make new strides. We are dedicated to finding the very best person for every aspect of our work because the innovations and discoveries that we enable together will lead to better technologies, better treatments, and a better future. Find out how you can make a 10x difference.
Individuals seeking employment at 10x Genomics are considered without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
10x does not accept unsolicited applicants submitted by third-party recruiters or agencies. Any resume or application submitted to 10x without a vendor agreement in place will be considered unsolicited and property of 10x, and 10x will not pay a placement fee.
