LabCentral · 13 hours ago
Associate/Senior Associate, Procurement and Operations
LabCentral, Cambridge
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$52K/yr - $56K/yr
1+ years expLabCentral is a network of shared laboratory spaces and scientific communities serving biotech start-ups. The Procurement and Operations Associate will provide customer service, manage orders, and support internal communications while ensuring smooth operations within the facility.
EducationHealth DiagnosticsMedicalOncology
Responsibilities
Provide orientation and guidance to residents on using LabCentral and Harvard spaces and communicating community policies
Perform morning walkthroughs, maintaining conference rooms, and stocking cafés
Assist with internal communications by creating and posting signage and weekly newsletters
Manage café ordering and receipt/invoice management
Serve as the Primary contact with Harvard Mailing Staff and manage incoming deliveries including temperature sensitive and urgent packages. Coordinate with vendors to schedule service or support events
Additional support as needed to support the Harvard team
Place and track orders using our internal system, powered by Jaggaer
Provide timely assistance to residents for order-related inquiries
Validate, quality check, and process invoices from a variety of vendors
Collaborate with the accounting team on invoicing and documentation
Build and maintain relationships with vendors and residents
Qualification
Required
1-2 years of experience in business administration, supply chain management, and/or a related role focusing on customer support
Time management, organization, and decision-making skills
Strong attention to detail
Stellar customer service skills and anticipatory thinking to avoid issues before they arise
Ability to build relationships with vendors and residents
Work effectively both independently and collaboratively within a team environment
Enjoy continuously learning, tackling whatever comes your way
Ability to sit for long periods, to move around an office environment, and to communicate information and ideas so others will understand
Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 25 pounds
Benefits
Fully Covered Medical and Dental Premiums: We have you and your dependents covered, including deductible costs.
Long and Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance: Life can be unexpected; we’ve got your back.
Flexible Vacation: Enjoy the flexibility to take the time you need.
Three Months Fully Paid Parental Leave: We’ll help support you during life's important moments.
401K Match Up to 6% with Immediate Vestment: Know your future is secure with our 401K match.
Transportation Reimbursements: We'll cover commuting costs for a parking pass, MBTA, or bike maintenance so you can get to work hassle-free.
Health & Wellness: Relax and enjoy reimbursements for fitness, yoga, massage therapy, and other holistic health practices.
Technology Stipend: To ensure you stay connected, we offer a monthly cell phone stipend as well as yearly reimbursements for cell phone repairs.
Professional Growth: We offer a stipend for continuing education and training to invest in your career growth, and we help ease the burden of student loans by providing reimbursement.
Fantastic Work Environment: Be inspired by colleagues and residents, and work in vibrant spaces that are stocked with a variety of snacks. Plus, we offer in-house programming on thought-provoking and diverse topics!
Company
LabCentral
LabCentral developing novel cancer treatments: Conkwest, Inc, headquartered in DelMar, California, is opening its research laboratory at
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$13.25MKey Investors
US Department of Commerce, Economic Development AdministationAstellas Pharma
2022-01-27Grant· $0.25M
2019-10-06Corporate Round· $13M
Leadership Team
Maggie O’Toole
President & Chief Executive Officer
Johannes Fruehauf
Founder and Chairman
Recent News
2026-01-12
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