Lab Manager

Location: Bay Area, United States; Workplace: On-site

Company

hirify.global is a biotech startup developing organ-scale reversible cryopreservation through perfusion systems, cryoprotectant formulations, and vitrification and rewarming hardware.

What you will do

• Run day-to-day laboratory operations, maintaining clean, organized, safe, and fully operational shared spaces.
• Prepare laboratory solutions and buffers, sterilize glassware, distribute reagents and consumables, and coordinate hazardous and biological waste disposal.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and coordinate preventive maintenance, repairs, calibrations, and vendor service visits.
• Manage inventory, purchasing, shipping and receiving, offsite storage, warehouse organization, and supplier relationships.
• Support laboratory layouts, equipment moves, renovations, build-outs, space planning, and shared resource scheduling.
• Partner with research teams on onboarding, operational needs, process improvements, and transplant logistics.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, engineering, or a related scientific discipline, or equivalent laboratory operations experience.
• 3+ years of experience in laboratory operations, laboratory management, or research support.
• Experience in a research laboratory, biotech, life sciences, or startup environment.
• Experience coordinating vendors, equipment maintenance, purchasing, or laboratory logistics.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, independent problem-solving, written documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to lift and transport laboratory materials weighing up to approximately 50 lbs.

Nice to have

• Experience supporting BSL-2 or similar laboratory environments.
• Experience with laboratory safety, EHS, or chemical inventory management.
• Experience supporting laboratory build-outs, moves, or facilities projects.
• Familiarity with procurement systems or inventory management software.
• Experience developing SOPs and operational documentation.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Flexible time off and paid holidays.
• Competitive compensation package including salary and equity.
• 401(k), FSA, and commuter benefits.
• Daily lunch and dinner, snacks, an on-site fitness center, and a monthly learning stipend.
• Quarterly team social budget.