Senior Manager, Facilities & Lab Operations - Editas Medicine

At Editas Medicine, we are pioneering the possible. Our mission and commitment is to translate the power and potential of the CRISPR/Cas12a and CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing systems into a robust pipeline of medicines for people living with serious diseases around the world.  Our goal is to discover, develop, manufacture, and commercialize transformative, durable, precision genomic medicines for a broad class of diseases.  

Why Choose Editas?

At Editas Medicine, we’re a team of courageous problem solvers, harnessing the power and potential of CRISPR gene editing to transform the future of medicine. Driven by a shared purpose to serve people living with serious diseases, we succeed together through collaboration, mutual respect, and innovation. If you want to be part of a team where your voice is heard and respected, where you can operate at the forefront of gene editing, and push the boundaries of what’s possible in medicine, come join us and become an Editor!

Decoding The Role:

As an Associate Senior Manager, Facilities & Lab Operations, you’ll be a vital contributor to our mission and our success. Editas is seeking a 'customer-focused' facilities & lab operations department leader to meet the needs of a dynamic, fast-paced and highly collaborative environment. This person will ensure that all facilities and laboratory operations are carried out in compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations and company policies. As the Senior Manager, Facilities & Lab Operations, this individual will drive continuous improvement in all aspects of facilities and laboratory operations.

Characterizing Your Impact:

As the Senior Manager, Facilities & Lab Operations, you will:

• Oversee any construction, building repair, and maintenance programs.
• Manage and oversee shipping for domestic and international shipments of materials, including the preparation of material for shipment and receiving from external vendors.
• Anticipate, troubleshoot, and resolve problems associated with work within the facility, including occasional off-hours responses to emergencies.
• Establish procedures; create and manage related documentation, and organizational processes such as annual laboratory cleanouts, de-frosting of freezers, HVAC maintenance, cold room maintenance, freezer/refrigerator inventory, and consumables inventory.
• Manage cryogenics and compressed gases, including but not limited to placing requests with external vendor, monitoring, and swapping out cylinders and dewars, as needed.
• Collaborate regularly with scientists to identify and address any workflow bottlenecks, inefficiencies, opportunities for process improvement, and logistical or administrative issues in the lab.
• Support lab safety and regulatory compliance, including tracking biologics, chemicals, and hazardous materials, and enforcing PPE Policy and lab safety rules.
• Handle and track biological waste and hazardous waste.
• Manage laboratory space to maximize effective square footage, factoring equipment utilization, workflow, and assigned bench allocations.
• Assist and support CapEx process, from conducting equipment specification assessments and space planning.
• Collaborate with internal partners including HR, Legal, Procurement, IT, etc.
• Contribute to the management of the Lab and Facilities Operations budget.
• Oversee the general lab and facility organization and cleanliness.
• Assist and support the permitting process.
• In partnership with EHS, perform routine lab safety inspections and walkthroughs, and participate in monthly safety committee meetings.
• Devise and implement Facility related SOP’s and Policies, such as Shipping SOP, Parking Policy, etc.

Requirements

The Ideal Transcript:

To thrive in this role, you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in biology or a related field, and 8+ years of relevant experience working in facility and lab operations in a biotech company
• DOT, IATA/DG Certified
• Experience with procurement of lab common supplies, lab inventory management system, and working with external vendors
• Expertise in contract/quotation negotiations, shipping/receiving is required
• Knowledge of lab safety and OSHA regulations and safety training is required.
• Experience with permitting, training, and reporting requirements as set forth by local, state, and federal regulations is preferred
• Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills are required
• Experience of optimizing and centralizing processes across groups is preferred
• Experience with 5"S" or Lean principles is preferred
• Experience with cell culture, protein expression and purification are a plus

Benefits

Benefits Summary:

Editas provides a comprehensive array of benefits to all employees, including a Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO Medical Plan, a company-funded Health Savings Account, Dental and Vision Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance, Dependent Care Account, Tuition Reimbursement, 401(k) plan with company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Plan, Wellness Programs, and a flexible Paid Time Off policy.

Aspire to be an Editor? We invite you to apply and join us at the forefront of innovation and be a key contributor to realizing Editas Medicine's mission of developing transformative medicines for people living with serious diseases.