Laboratory Manager

Company Overview Outer Biosciences’ mission is to improve human skin health by discovering and developing novel bioactives that are more effective and safer than anything available today. Founded by a scientific team with deep experience in engineering advanced organ systems, our fully-integrated technology platform combines complex, long-lasting, clinically-relevant ex vivo skin models with multimodal data analysis and predictive machine learning. Brief company overview here. Role Overview Outer Biosciences is seeking a Laboratory Manager to oversee the daily operations of our laboratory. This includes equipment purchases and maintenance, inventory organization and management, personnel safety, vendor relationships, and maintaining compliance with applicable laws, guidelines, and laboratory best practices. This critical position requires attention to detail, exceptional communication skills, and creative problem-solving abilities. This person will report directly to the Chief Scientific Officer. Key Responsibilities Serve as biosafety officer, managing biosafety standards and effectively training team members for their implementation. Train, advise, and mentor laboratory assistants, technicians, and interns in laboratory best practices. Monitor quality control throughout the lab. Serve as the primary point of contact for all laboratory operations, equipment maintenance, service calls, and facility related matters for vendors and contractors. Establish and ensure compliance with regulations and guidelines regarding environmental, health, and safety policies, such as, permits, hazardous materials, waste management and disposal, and related items. Maintain an updated lab inventory, prepare order lists, and maintain sufficient stock of common reagents, supplies, and materials. Coordinate and participate in reagent, media, and culture platform preparation using proper sterile technique. Organize and oversee essential equipment sterilization processes, as well as the storage and disposable of research samples. Research, evaluate, and recommend capital equipment purchases for laboratory efficiency. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a basic science or related field and 2+ years of laboratory-based research experience and 2+ years of laboratory manager experience. Demonstrated proficiency in sterile laboratory etiquette, proper chemical hygiene, and common biotech lab techniques, including mammalian cell culture. Strong work ethic and leadership skills. Continuous learner, meticulous, and thrives in dynamic environments. Highly productive, agile, and resilient with exceptional troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Excellent written, verbal, and interactive communication skills. We are deeply committed to diversity, equality, and inclusion in all its forms and practices. As a company we promote inclusion and desire to work with people from all walks of life. As we grow our team, we strive to be the change we want to see. If your experience is somewhat different from what we've described and you believe you can bring value and contribute in the role, we'd be honored to learn more about you.