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Senior Lab Operations Associate

United States, Pleasanton 33.61 - 45.43 USD / Hour · Job Posted January 15, 2026
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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.

Job Responsibility

  • 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

Requirements

  • 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

Nice to have

  • 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

What we offer

  • Equity grants
  • Comprehensive health and retirement benefit programs
  • Annual bonus program or sales incentive program
  • Generous time off
  • Competitive and comprehensive health benefits package
  • Easy-to-use benefits that promote wellbeing
  • Family friendly policies like parental leave

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