Mutual Respect and Support

For all the talk above about our view of you as a team member, it's important to know that more than anything we believe that whatever your contribution to Expansion, it falls flat if any fail to respect or support fellow team members. We do not support discrimination of any sort, either during the hiring process or post hire on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender type, beliefs,.. hair style, sock wearing preferences; It's a long list. We seek to thrive in and through diversity and are dedicated to maintaining genuine attitudes of respect while doing our best to support and honor your uniqueness.

– And while we're on it;

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Accountability

We'd be remiss to mention what underlies the integrity of our work; Being accountable to one another in order to keep the integrity of our work at its highest. We will go out of our way to ensure our goals stay in alignment with the values of Expansion Therapeutics mentioned above.

The Silent, (absent) "I" in Team

Bring yourself to this professional outing. "There is no "I" in Team" does resonate with appropriate equanimity but we can't abide its limits. If you're hired to be a part of this endeavor to cure major CNS diseases we'll need you to bring everything you have. Stand up, say it, do it; and we'll be sure to support you in your vision same as you have come to support ours.

Culture of Curiosity

If curios is not a state of being, we may not know what else it is. So whatever else you may encounter as a part of the Expansion Therapeutics team, you can be sure to be both inspired and encouraged to give your curiosity a front-row seat. Above all be sure not to keep it to yourself. If you reverse Napoleon's logic, you'll have what we're after here:

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Laboratory Operations/Facilities

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POSITION SUMMARY:

Lab OPS:

Lead and drive lab operations to ensure high quality and reliable support for our research team. This includes planning and executing laboratory infrastructure, lab equipment procurement, maintenance, manage inventory and responsible for ordering, shipping, and receiving functions.
Serve as main point of contact for all lab-related vendors
Maintain and optimize processes within the lab to increase efficiency and effectiveness including management of biologics inventory, lab consumables, and chemicals
Maintain shipment tracker to ensure materials are shipped under contract for project tracking and documentation
Works closely with functional leaders to develop and implement seating and space utilization plans / strategies for additional laboratory build out
Manage basic lab equipment including service contracts, preventative maintenance, calibration scheduling, SOPs, and regular cleaning of incubators, biosafety cabinets, and cold storage.
Establish operations standards for cost control, waste reduction, quality, safety, and complete on-time delivery.
Maintain equipment database information including updating database when equipment moves, new equipment comes in and equipment is decommissioned or when equipment standards are updated
Collaborate regularly with scientists to identify and address any workflow inefficiencies, or opportunities for process improvement, and logistical or administrative issues in the lab
Leads lab safety programs and initiatives

FACILITIES:

Supervises, coordinates, and performs facilities support work, including coordination of contractor and vendor services, facilities planning, construction procurement, facility repair, supply ordering and delivering, document retention and special facilities requests.
Oversees space planning, seating allotment and move, add, change processes
Liaises between lab managers and vendors for consumable and services related vendor managed programs to ensure accepted service level commitments are obtained
Identifies opportunities and leads initiatives to collaboratively improve service levels and business processes regarding equipment and facilities. Lead small to mid-size cross functional projects.
Lead laboratory renovation and improvement projects by coordinating with stakeholders and driving resolution.
Administration of critical equipment alarm/monitoring systems

REQUIREMENTS: PROVEN EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline or related field.
Minimum of 4+ years of experience working in a laboratory environment; preferably in the biopharmaceutical industry
Familiarity with standard lab instrumentation, computers, and software
Able to organize own work to meet project task deadlines; possesses basic team effectiveness skills & peer-influencing skills required to work in a matrix environment.
Able to work effectively as both a team member and as an independent contributor.
Enjoys learning new technology, proficiency in the use of MS Office.

Expansion Therapeutics fosters an inclusive company culture that values diverse talent, backgrounds, and experiences. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other legally protected categories.

Reporting to the Director of Research, the Laboratory Operations/Facilities candidate will manage, coordinate, and maintain all laboratory activities for the Jupiter, FL site. He/she will provide superior organizational skills, and positive outgoing personal presence to ensure a safe, functional, well-organized, and vibrant workspace.

*Title will be commensurate with experience.

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