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Dyno Therapeutics · 8 hours ago

Associate Director of Facilities & Lab Operations

Watertown, Massachusetts, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$164K/yr - $196K/yr

5+ years exp

Dyno Therapeutics is a high-energy team focused on building genetic technologies that transform patient lives. They are seeking an Associate Director of Lab and Facilities Operations to lead efficient operations and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards while supporting R&D goals.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Effectively steward various lab and facilities resources to ensure company goals are achieved efficiently:

Oversee a vendor-managed inventory (VMI) system for stocked consumables

Manage the full lab equipment lifecycle (cradle-to-grave), including decision-making, installations, service contracts, preventative maintenance (PM), and corrective repairs. Maintain an accurate asset inventory in the Asset Manager software

Oversee Alarm Response process for critical equipment

Prioritize and triage incoming requests for assistance across various services utilizing appropriate software tools

Act as the single point of contact and unifying force for the lab community; drive clear cross-functional communication and outcomes as well as attend key alignment meetings to provide the Facility Operations perspective

Effectively manage relationships with outsourced service providers and associated contracts

Create and implement strategies to optimize operations for cost-efficiency and time-efficiency, aiming to reduce the organization’s time spent on operational tasks while maintaining high-quality output

Proactively manage landlord interactions by collaborating on projects, unplanned issue remediation, base building mechanical/electrical/plumbing (MEP) and lab system maintenance, and rent / common area maintenance (CAM) payments

Effectively respond to unplanned facilities issues

Act as the main point of contact for onsite event coordination

Be a trusted cross-functional subject matter expert regarding facilities, equipment, and lab operations across the business (e.g. with Finance, Legal, and R&D)

Manage an internal FTE and two contract lab support technicians

Qualification

Biotech/pharma experienceFacilities managementLab operations leadershipRegulatory complianceCost-efficiency strategiesMechanicalElectricalPlumbing (MEP)Asset management softwareCommunicationProblem-solving skillsTeam orientedDetail orientedLeadership skills

Required

BS degree with at least 5 - 7 years of proven expertise in managing facilities and lab operations within a biotech or pharma environment

Strong ability to develop and implement strategies for optimizing operations, with a focus on cost-efficiency, time-efficiency, while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements

Proficiency in developing and managing robust systems for the maintenance of shared spaces and equipment to minimize downtime and interruptions to R&D activities

Proven experience leading space planning and retrofits

High-level understanding of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) utilities

Exceptional leadership skills with the capacity to foster the development, communication, and training of personnel, enhancing their capabilities, skills, and collaboration

Excellent problem-solving skills to address operational challenges, flexibility to adapt to changing business needs, and continuously improve operational processes to achieve the desired outcomes

Track record of successfully interfacing with external service providers and contractors, as well as collaborating with internal support teams

Experience with international and domestic shipping

Experience with managing flow of incoming requests via a ticketing system

Previous experience managing contract employees and/or direct reports