Lab Manager, R&D/Process Development (Biotech)

Location: Boulder, Colorado, United States; onsite. Local candidates preferred.

Salary: $85,000–$95,000 base compensation annually, plus bonus and equity.

Company

hirify.global operates R&D and process development laboratory spaces.

What you will do

• Manage day-to-day operations, organization, workspace management, purchase orders, and laboratory support for R&D and process development.
• Maintain equipment inventory in the CMMS, coordinate preventive maintenance, calibration, external service providers, and selected in-house repairs.
• Manage consumables, supplies, inventory levels, ordering, and material distribution using Kanban where applicable.
• Oversee freezer organization, storage standards, maintenance, defrost schedules, performance monitoring, and alarm escalation.
• Manage chemical inventories and support EHS, safety, compliance, budgeting, CapEx planning, procurement, and equipment implementation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and five years of experience.
• Excellent organization, attention to detail, documentation, record-keeping, prioritization, and time-management skills.
• Ability to multitask, work independently and under pressure, meet deadlines, and maintain high standards of accuracy.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, self-motivation, initiative, and a disciplined approach to problem-solving.
• Applicants must be currently eligible to work in the United States; applicants will be asked whether visa sponsorship is required now or in the future.

Nice to have

• Biotech and startup experience.
• Experience with a computerized maintenance management system, Google Office tools, standard laboratory equipment, and laboratory consumables.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time, permanent position within Facilities/R&D.
• Flexible Time Off and holidays.
• Employer-paid or subsidized medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D coverage, with medical and dental buy-up options.
• Employee assistance program, paid parental leave, and a 401(k) plan with a 4% employer match.

Hiring process

• Submit a PDF letter of motivation and resume or curriculum vitae; applications without a motivation letter will not be considered.
• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
• Selected candidates will provide three professional references and may undergo driving history, drug, and background checks.