Prime Medicine
Senior Laboratory Operations Associate
Watertown, MA · Senior · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$82k-$103kDetected 14 hours ago
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About the role
- Prime Medicine is a leading biotechnology company dedicated to creating and delivering the next generation of gene editing therapies to patients.
- Prime Medicine is currently progressing a diversified portfolio of investigational therapeutic programs organized around our core areas of focus: hematology, immunology & oncology, liver and lung.
- For more information, please visit www.primemedicine.com.
Responsibilities
- Under the guidance of the Senior Laboratory Manager, manage day-to-day operations in high-volume chemistry, biology, animal, and GMP laboratories, including supply management, asset management, chemical inventory, and waste handling.
- Manage relationship with select vendors and suppliers.
- Oversee the receipt, organization, and distribution of reagents and consumables to support chemistry workflows including 55-gallon drums of virgin chemicals and waste.
- Monitor and maintain process systems and chemicals in 780 CMR/International Building Code (IBC) §307 designated High-Hazard Group Occupancy (H3 room).
- Collaborate with vivarium staff to support animal research workflows, including supply delivery, sanitization cycles, live animal deliveries, and carcass disposal in accordance with 105 CMR 480.000.
- Support cross-functional workflows between R&D and GMP labs.
Requirements
- 3-5 years of direct hands-on experience in laboratory operations within a biotechnology environment.
- Experience supporting high-hazard chemistry, vivarium operations, GMP manufacturing, and BSL-2 biology labs.
- Required Skills & Competencies
- Experience working in ISO 5, 7, and 8 cleanroom environments.
- Experience with 'just-in-time' supply chain management, KANBAN, 5S/Lean.
- Familiarity with lab and facility management systems (e.g., LIMS, CMMS, asset management).
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills with an ability to work independently.
- Familiarity with 527 CMR 1.00, RCRA, EPA, DOT, HAZWOPPER, and IATA regulations.
- Other responsibilities as required.
- Ability to be on-call to receive and respond to alarms within 1 hour.
- Education & Experience
- Comfortable working in environments requiring strict compliance: H3 occupancy, BSL-2, vivarium, and GMP.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift 50lbs, stand for extended periods, and perform repetitive physical tasks.
Skills
- Base pay will be determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, and education.
Compensation
- $82,010 - $103,000 USD
- The pay range reflects the full-time base salary range we expect to pay for this role at the time of posting.
Benefits
- This role is eligible for an annual short-term incentive award (e.g., bonus) and an annual long-term incentive award (e.g., equity).
Company info
- We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Laboratory Operations Associate with 3-5 years of hands-on experience supporting high-throughput, high-hazard chemistry, vivarium, and GMP operations.
- The Company is leveraging its proprietary Prime Editing platform, a versatile, precise and efficient gene editing technology, to develop a new class of differentiated, one-time, potentially curative genetic therapies.
Equal opportunity
- Prime Medicine is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
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