Laboratory Manager (Phoenix)

Position Summary

We are seeking a hands-on, highly organized Lab Manager to support our growing diagnostics development efforts. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a small, fast-paced environment and is comfortable balancing day-to-day lab operations with experimental execution and team support.

As a key member of the team, you will play a central role in ensuring the lab runs efficiently while contributing directly to assay development, testing, and data generation. This position requires a high degree of ownership, reliability, and professionalism, along with a willingness to step in wherever needed to keep work moving forward.

Key Responsibilities

Lab Operations & Management

• Oversee and participate in day-to-day lab operations, ensuring a clean, organized, and efficient working environment
• Manage lab inventory, ordering, and vendor relationships
• Maintain and coordinate calibration, maintenance, and servicing of lab equipment
• Develop, implement, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Ensure proper documentation, recordkeeping, and organization of lab materials and data

Hands-On Laboratory Work

• Execute laboratory experiments in support of diagnostic assay development and validation
• Perform sample preparation, assay workflows (e.g., PCR/qPCR or similar), and data collection
• Troubleshoot experiments and optimize protocols for performance and reproducibility
• Maintain accurate and detailed experimental records

Quality & Compliance

• Support activities aligned with regulated or quality-focused environments (e.g., design controls, verification & validation)
• Ensure lab practices meet standards for accuracy, traceability, and reproducibility
• Assist with documentation needed for internal reviews, audits, or regulatory submissions

Team Collaboration & Support

• Work closely with team members on experimental planning and execution
• Support cross-functional needs in a small team environment, stepping in as needed
• Communicate clearly and proactively on progress, challenges, and priorities

Operational Ownership

• Take initiative to identify gaps, improve processes, and implement practical solutions
• Manage multiple priorities with a high level of accountability and follow-through
• Maintain a strong standard of professionalism, reliability, and attention to detail

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biology, Molecular Biology, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field
• 4+ years of relevant laboratory experience, ideally including operational or lab management responsibilities
• Hands-on experience with molecular biology or diagnostic assay techniques (e.g., NGS, PCR, qPCR, sample prep)
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently in a small, fast-paced environment

Preferred

• Experience in medical device, diagnostics, or regulated environments
• Experience with next-generation sequencing
• Familiarity with verification & validation (V&V) and quality systems (e.g., design controls, ISO 13485)
• Experience setting up or scaling lab operations in a startup or early-stage environment
• Exposure to data analysis tools or basic bioinformatics workflows

What We’re Looking For

• A self-starter who takes ownership and drives work forward
• Someone who is hands-on and willing to do both operational and experimental work
• Strong professionalism, reliability, and accountability
• A collaborative team player who also thrives independently
• Adaptability and a willingness to step into different roles as needed

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to have a meaningful impact in a small, high-performing team
• Broad exposure across lab operations, assay development, and product development
• A role with high ownership and visibility