Senior Scientist, Lab Operations Manager · Protein Production and Early Bioprocess Research

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:13:13 GMT
Operations

Protein Production and Early Bioprocess Research · Seattle, Washington, United States of America · $116,284.00 - $174,426.00 · onsite

We are seeking a Senior Scientist, Lab Operations Manager to join our team. As a key member of our organization, you will be responsible for facilitating lab supply ordering, restocking, and inventory management. You will also coordinate lab equipment repair, purchasing, annual service, and preventative maintenance contracts. Additionally, you will manage vendors for supply of dry ice, gas, PPE, and waste disposal. Your duties will also include liaising with site IT to manage instrument data backup and application support, coordinating domestic and international shipping with couriers, lab employees, and receivers, obtaining import/export permits as needed. You will interface with building management and business operations to request facilities work orders, HVAC servicing, space scheduling, and report lab janitorial issues. You will also maintain remote alarm systems for critical storage units and be capable and willing to respond to critical alerts outside normal business hours. Furthermore, you will partner with local EHS consultant and Global AZ SHE to create and maintain a workplace health and safety program according to federal, state, and local requirements. You will perform annual review of EHS documentation and signage, updating as needed. You will be the primary coordinator of fire safety training and fire drill management. You will submit annual hazardous waste summary and additional reports as needed through the EPA's RCRA reporting system. You will also submit lab permit (HMIS) application and renewal to Seattle Fire Department. You will conduct periodic reviews of chemical inventory, PPE hazard risk assessment, biological hazards risk assessment, and other risk assessments as needed.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of a bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline or related area and 10+ years of experience in lab and facilities management within the pharmaceutical, biologics, or other related industries. You will have demonstrated knowledge of administrative management practices and procedures, excellent oral and written communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities. You will also have excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills, be a team player with great people skills, and have excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace, and challenge perceptions. That's why we work five days per week from the lab/office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the lab/office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world. AstraZeneca offers an inspiring learning environment where every setback is seen as a chance to improve. Our supportive yet challenging approach pushes us towards groundbreaking solutions. We are dedicated experts who combine specialist knowledge with curiosity, always searching for better ways of doing things. Working here means contributing to something that truly matters,using our skillset to make an important difference to society and patients across the globe.