Sable Fermentation, Inc. is a pilot-scale biomanufacturing plant that helps food and agriculture biotechnology companies successfully scale precision fermentation. By leveraging cutting-edge fermentation techniques, we empower our customers to navigate this journey with confidence, turning groundbreaking products into commercial success.
Sable Fermentation is seeking to hire a Laboratory Manager with start date early in Q4. The Sable Laboratory Manager organizes, manages, and optimizes laboratory materials and equipment to facilitate a cost-efficient, highly effective, and streamlined work environment for Sable Fermentation. The Fermentation Laboratory Manager is expected to operate both upstream and downstream equipment to fulfill scale up and de-risking projects.
Responsibilities:
· Manage and maintain materials and supply inventory including checking consumables, ordering, and coordinating relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders.
· Operate fermenters and/or downstream equipment as needed to fulfill customer project requirements.
· Collaborate to develop and implement processes that drive workflow efficiencies.
· Schedule and organize laboratory daily work including scheduling of customer runs to ensure that the lab operates efficiently, and customer expectations are met/exceeded.
· Develop and manage programs for inventory and quality control.
· Coordinate and engage Fermentation Scientists and Project Managers as needed.
· Identify multiple sources of lab critical materials to ensure continuity of project work.
· Establish and maintain relationships with equipment repair/calibration companies.
· Schedule regular maintenance, repairs and calibration for equipment.
· Cross train with Fermentation Scientist(s) to provide troubleshooting support when needed.
· Establish training protocols for onboarding new team members.
· Monitor and minimize waste streams while ensuring compliance with strict environmental standards and recycling objectives.
· Oversee maintenance and service records.
Required Qualifications:
· 5+ years of relevant industry experience
· Associate or Bachelor degree in Life Sciences, Chemistry, Engineering, or related discipline
· Exceptional multi-tasking, organizational, interpersonal communication skills
· Ability to troubleshoot issues with laboratory equipment
· Willingness to provide hands-on assistance with lab support tasks
· Experience in laboratory control, root cause analysis, and corrective and preventive action management
· Experience in environmental, health, and lab safety practices
· Proficient in MS Office, database management software
· Able to lift 25 pounds