Assistant Lab Manager - Biohub NY

The Chan Zuckerberg Biohub New York (CZ Biohub NY) (https://www.czbiohub.org/ny/) is an independent nonprofit research institute that brings together three powerhouse universities - Columbia University, The Rockefeller University, and Yale University - into a single collaborative technology and discovery engine. CZ Biohub NY itself supports some of the brightest, boldest engineers, data scientists, and biomedical researchers to investigate the fundamental mechanisms underlying disease and develop new technologies that will lead to actionable diagnostics and effective therapies. We are guided by our values of scholarly excellence; disruptive innovation; hands-on engineering/hacking/building; partnership and collaboration; open communication and respect; inclusiveness; and opportunity for all.

Our Vision                                                                     

• We pursue large scientific challenges that cannot be pursued in conventional environments
• We enable individual investigators to pursue their riskiest and most innovative ideas
• The technologies developed at CZ Biohub facilitate research by scientists and clinicians at our home institutions and beyond

Diversity of thought, ideas, and perspectives are at the heart of CZ Biohub Network and enable disruptive innovation and scholarly excellence. We are committed to cultivating an organization where all colleagues feel inspired and know their work makes an important contribution.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a talented, dedicated, passionate and motivated individual with experience working in a research laboratory in academia or the biopharma industry to be part of the Biohub NY as the Assistant Lab Manager. This role supports the Laboratory Manager in overseeing day-to-day laboratory operations, with a focus on equipment management, inventory management, compliance, and operational efficiency. Key responsibilities include coordinating equipment service and preventative maintenance, calibrating and troubleshooting sensitive instruments, and assisting with the procurement and installation of scientific goods. 

What You'll Do

• Laboratory Equipment Management: Assist with planning, acquisition, installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration, and record-keeping for laboratory equipment and instruments; manage service contracts and coordinate preventative maintenance.
• Procurement and Inventory: Support the acquisition of reagents, consumables, and equipment; manage inventory, storage, and restocking of shared consumables and reagents.
• Compliance and Safety: Support activities that ensure staff adherence to environmental, health, and safety regulations, as well as company policies governing laboratory practices, equipment use, and workplace conduct.
• Operational Coordination: Partner with Operations, Finance, and Legal to ensure laboratory activities and staff purchases align with internal controls and policies.
• Logistics and Facilities: Oversee shipping, receiving, and logistics for scientific goods and equipment; coordinate installation when needed; liaise with building/landlord staff to ensure compliance with facility procedures.
• Documentation and SOPs: Assist in drafting and maintaining standard operating procedures (SOPs) for laboratory practices, equipment operation, and safety protocols.
• Additional Duties: Perform other related tasks to support laboratory operations as assigned.

What You'll Bring

Essential –

• BS/MS Biology, Chemistry or equivalent field.
• 1-2 years’ experience in a biological, molecular biology, chemical or similar laboratory facility, preferably as a lab technician, assistant, or comparable position.
• Experience using and maintaining laboratory instruments.
• Experience handling chemicals.
• Excellent organization, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• A desire to hone managerial and operational skills and combine them with technical skills and knowledge.

Nice to have –

• Hands-on experience operating and maintaining flow cytometry instruments and/or cell sorters. 
• Knowledge of and experience applying environmental health and safety (EH&S) standards in biomedical research laboratories, in compliance with requirements in the NYC area.

Compensation

The New York City, NY base pay range for this role is $50,000.00 - $77.000.00. New hires are typically hired into the lower portion of the range, enabling employee growth in the range over time. Actual placement in range is based on job-related skills and experience, as evaluated throughout the interview process. 

What We Provide

• Resources to disrupt and innovate at the frontiers of our knowledge of biology and disease
• An environment where nothing is considered impossible, where bold and creative thinking are the norm, and where a collaborative culture allows teams of people from multiple disciplines to accomplish more than any single person can achieve alone
• Access to collaborators, resources and facilities at our three partner universities (Columbia University, The Rockefeller University, and Yale University) as well as partner organizations in the CZ Biohub Network and beyond
• Competitive compensation and benefits commensurate with experience

If you’re interested in a role but your previous experience doesn’t perfectly align with each qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply as you may be the perfect fit for this or another role.

Benefits

We offer a robust benefits program that enables the important work Biohubbers do every day. Our benefits include healthcare coverage, life and disability insurance, commuter subsidies, family planning services with fertility care, childcare stipend, 401(k) match, flexible time off and a generous parental leave policy. In addition, we honor our commitment to career development and our value of scholarly excellence through regular onsite opportunities to learn from the world's leading scientists.

The CZ Biohub Network is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity of thought, ideas, and perspectives. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive organization where all Biohubbers feel inspired and know their work makes an important contribution. Therefore, we provide employment opportunities without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

Headhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit resumes/CVs through this Web site or directly to managers. The CZ Biohub Network does not accept unsolicited headhunter and agency resumes. The CZ Biohub Network will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with the CZ Biohub Network.