Lab Manager, Special Projects
Seattle, Washington
Innovators wanted! Are you an entrepreneur? A builder? A dreamer? This role is part of an Amazon Special Projects team that takes the company's Think Big leadership principle to the extreme. We focus on creating entirely new products and services with a goal of positively impacting the lives of our customers. No industries or subject areas are out of bounds. If you're interested in innovating at scale to address big challenges in the world, this is the team for you.
Here at Amazon, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. We have thirteen employee-led affinity groups, reaching 40,000 employees in over 190 chapters globally. We are constantly learning through programs that are local, regional, and global. Amazon's culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 16 Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious, and earn trust.
Our team highly values work-life balance, mentorship and career growth. We believe striking the right balance between your personal and professional life is critical to life-long happiness and fulfillment. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects and offer training that will challenge you to become your best.
As a lab manager, you will support lab operations and safety. Key responsibilities will include procurement, inventory tracking, lab equipment maintenance, and budgeting. In this role, you will also serve as the main liaison between the lab and vendors.
Key job responsibilities
• Oversee the procurement of reagent, consumables, and instruments essential to the operation of the lab
• Establish relationships with external vendors. Work with vendors to source consumables and reagents.
• Work with vendors to maintain capital equipment. Manage all lab-related calibration, preventative maintenance, repairs, service contract renewal, and equipment upgrades
• Work closely with the Facilities, Operations, and Procurement teams.
• Serve as liaison with EH&S
• Maintain budgets.
• Develop laboratory guidelines and maintain procedures manuals.
• Manage lab assistants who maintain reagents and consumables.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree
- 5-7 years of proven expertise in managing lab resources, equipment, and supplies.
- 5+ years of lab procurement experience
- Proven track record of implementing strategies for optimizing lab operations, with a focus on cost-efficiency, time-efficiency, and maintaining compliance with regulatory protocols.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with lab automation
- Knowledge of EH&S regulations and requirements for laboratory safety
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $89,500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $189,900/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
Here at Amazon, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. We have thirteen employee-led affinity groups, reaching 40,000 employees in over 190 chapters globally. We are constantly learning through programs that are local, regional, and global. Amazon's culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 16 Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious, and earn trust.
Our team highly values work-life balance, mentorship and career growth. We believe striking the right balance between your personal and professional life is critical to life-long happiness and fulfillment. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects and offer training that will challenge you to become your best.
As a lab manager, you will support lab operations and safety. Key responsibilities will include procurement, inventory tracking, lab equipment maintenance, and budgeting. In this role, you will also serve as the main liaison between the lab and vendors.
Key job responsibilities
• Oversee the procurement of reagent, consumables, and instruments essential to the operation of the lab
• Establish relationships with external vendors. Work with vendors to source consumables and reagents.
• Work with vendors to maintain capital equipment. Manage all lab-related calibration, preventative maintenance, repairs, service contract renewal, and equipment upgrades
• Work closely with the Facilities, Operations, and Procurement teams.
• Serve as liaison with EH&S
• Maintain budgets.
• Develop laboratory guidelines and maintain procedures manuals.
• Manage lab assistants who maintain reagents and consumables.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree
- 5-7 years of proven expertise in managing lab resources, equipment, and supplies.
- 5+ years of lab procurement experience
- Proven track record of implementing strategies for optimizing lab operations, with a focus on cost-efficiency, time-efficiency, and maintaining compliance with regulatory protocols.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with lab automation
- Knowledge of EH&S regulations and requirements for laboratory safety
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $89,500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $189,900/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
Created: 2024-09-26
Reference: 2784262
Country: United States
State: Washington
City: Seattle
ZIP: 98109
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