This role is dedicated to leading Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) and Laboratory Operations projects that keep Bonneville Labs’ shared‑lab network safe, compliant, and running at peak efficiency. You will work both i…
South San Francisco, California, United States · On-site
Mid level
The Lab Operations Specialist – Associate Lead plays a pivotal role in managing and improving Bonneville Labs shared laboratory and office facilities. This role combines direct, hands-on lab operations with leadership in…
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Full-time
bachelor degree
Posted 88d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Lead Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) and laboratory operations projects to ensure a safe, compliant, and efficient shared-lab network. Provide high-level customer support to member scientists while managing regulatory relationships and continuous improvement initiatives.
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or a related field with at least 3 years of laboratory experience and 1-2 years in EHS. Candidates must possess a valid driver's license and be able to travel between sites approximately 50% of the time.
Full job description
This role is dedicated to leading Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) and Laboratory Operations projects that keep Bonneville Labs’ shared‑lab network safe, compliant, and running at peak efficiency. You will work both independently and alongside the broader Operations team to design, launch, and refine processes that provide member companies with the compliant workspace, services, and equipment they need to advance their research.
Responsibilities & Duties:
Customer Experience & Support
Collaborate with Bonneville Labs staff to provide an outstanding experience for our members.
Perform all duties and job functions associated with site operations (coordinators, technicians, etc.).
Proactively interact with customer scientists to identify and resolve issues with services, equipment, and supplies, using a ticket system to record and track progress.
EHS Projects & Compliance Leadership
Own the full lifecycle of cross‑site EHS projects—from scoping and risk assessment through execution, verification, and close‑out (e.g., chemical hygiene program upgrades, ergonomic improvements, emergency‑response drills).
Conduct routine and ad‑hoc EHS inspections; capture observations, assign CAPAs, and track them to verified closure.
Plan and facilitate monthly safety committee meetings; compile safety metrics and present trends, wins, and gaps to stakeholders.
Serve as the primary point of contact for external regulators (Cal/OSHA, EPA, fire marshal) and for member companies seeking regulatory guidance.
Maintain chemical inventories, hazardous‑ and bio‑waste programs, safety‑equipment inspections (eyewash, shower, extinguisher), and SafetyAmp records.
Lab Operations Projects & Continuous Improvement
Lead multi‑functional project teams (internal staff, vendors, and member scientists) to deliver lab‑ops initiatives such as new equipment commissioning, space reconfigurations, and workflow automations.
Develop, update, and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that govern daily lab operations and EHS controls.
Drive lean/5S programs; establish KPIs that quantify uptime, turnaround, and compliance, and use them to prioritize improvement work.
Manage customer onboarding/offboarding, training on shared equipment, and change‑management communications to ensure frictionless transitions.
Member Support & Service Quality
Act as a hands‑on resource for troubleshooting equipment, supplies, and facilities issues, logging all actions through the ticketing system.
Deliver proactive walk‑throughs to anticipate member needs and identify emerging risks or inefficiencies.
Champion a service‑first culture, gathering user feedback and translating it into project charters for future enhancements.
Cross‑Site Collaboration
Spend ~50 % of your time at alternate Bonneville Labs locations or client labs to align practices and roll out projects consistently.
Share lessons learned and best practices across sites, ensuring standardization and continuous improvement company‑wide.
Qualifications / Requirements:
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor’s Degree (BS) in Life Sciences or a related field.
Minimum Experience
3 years of experience in a laboratory setting.
1-2 years of experience in EHS
3 years of experience in a customer-facing role is highly desirable.
Specific Skills
Organized, independent, team player.
Able to follow instructions accurately.
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
Strong computer skills and customer service orientation.
Personal Characteristics
Able to work in a flexible and fast-paced environment that is constantly changing.
Certifications
None required, but EH&S, HazMat, and Bloodborne Pathogen training are highly desirable.
Travel
Must be able to travel between sites ~50% of the time.
Licenses
Valid driver’s license required, as some travel between sites may be necessary.
Physical Abilities
Able to lift 50 lbs.
Work may involve walking, standing, bending, reaching, lifting, or carrying objects typically weighing less than 10 lbs.
Ability to perform duties with the highest regard for safety, quality, and site protocols or procedures.
Bonneville Labs is a flexible, shared Lab and Office co-working community of Bio-doers working to Go Forward, Faster.
Industry
Biotechnology Research
Company size
11-50 employees
Founded
2017
Headquarters
Berkeley, Ca
LinkedIn followers
1,226
MISSION
Bonneville Labs’ is creating a global life science ‘hard tech’ community empowered to go forward, faster. We provide comprehensive and supported environments enabling companies to focus on discovery and outdistance the conventional.
BONNEVILLE LABS
There’s no need to start from square one. Bonneville Labs is an adaptable workspace that eliminates operational barriers and reduces the cost of development through shared services and pre-negotiated discounts. Backed by years of industry experience, we manage laboratories and services so members can focus on their science.
BONNEVILLE LABS COMMUNITY BENEFITS
Headquartered in Berkeley, California, Bonneville Labs features flexible lab space from single benches to dedicated suites, lab equipment, streamlined operational support that includes Environmental Health and Safety training and oversight, purchasing services, facilities support, meeting rooms, community lounges, kitchens, high-speed internet, and events.
BONNEVILLE COMMUNITY
Small teams don’t have to worry about the setup and maintenance costs of a traditional office. They can work like larger organizations at a fraction of the cost in a workspace that can accommodate their needs as they grow. Large companies looking to expand benefit from our streamlined workspace model - sidestepping the costs of building it out, operating it and the long-term liability - while gaining access to pioneering talent. Bonneville Labs’ dynamic environment facilitates cross-pollination while nurturing a unique bio-community that connects innovators from across the broader life sciences community.
Offices: 626 Bancroft Way, Suite A, Berkeley, Ca 94710, US
Bio-Co-WorkingCollaborationShared Lab SpaceShared Office SpaceLaboratory OperationsCoworkingand Hard Tech
Bonneville Labs is a flexible, shared Lab and Office co-working community of Bio-doers working to Go Forward, Faster.
Industry
Biotechnology Research
Company size
11-50 employees
Founded
2017
Headquarters
Berkeley, Ca
LinkedIn followers
1,226
MISSION
Bonneville Labs’ is creating a global life science ‘hard tech’ community empowered to go forward, faster. We provide comprehensive and supported environments enabling companies to focus on discovery and outdistance the conventional.
BONNEVILLE LABS
There’s no need to start from square one. Bonneville Labs is an adaptable workspace that eliminates operational barriers and reduces the cost of development through shared services and pre-negotiated discounts. Backed by years of industry experience, we manage laboratories and services so members can focus on their science.
BONNEVILLE LABS COMMUNITY BENEFITS
Headquartered in Berkeley, California, Bonneville Labs features flexible lab space from single benches to dedicated suites, lab equipment, streamlined operational support that includes Environmental Health and Safety training and oversight, purchasing services, facilities support, meeting rooms, community lounges, kitchens, high-speed internet, and events.
BONNEVILLE COMMUNITY
Small teams don’t have to worry about the setup and maintenance costs of a traditional office. They can work like larger organizations at a fraction of the cost in a workspace that can accommodate their needs as they grow. Large companies looking to expand benefit from our streamlined workspace model - sidestepping the costs of building it out, operating it and the long-term liability - while gaining access to pioneering talent. Bonneville Labs’ dynamic environment facilitates cross-pollination while nurturing a unique bio-community that connects innovators from across the broader life sciences community.
Offices: 626 Bancroft Way, Suite A, Berkeley, Ca 94710, US
Bio-Co-WorkingCollaborationShared Lab SpaceShared Office SpaceLaboratory OperationsCoworkingand Hard Tech