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Lab Operations Associate Scientist/Scientist I (Contract)

New York, New York, United States · On-site

Senior$514M raised

Role Summary We are looking for a talented and highly motivated contract Lab Operations Associate Scientist/Scientist I to join the Lexeo Team in NYC to support the operations within our gene therapy laboratory. You will…

Skills: Lab Operations, Inventory Management, Equipment Maintenance, Lab Safety, SOP Development

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Lab Operations Associate Scientist/Scientist I (Contract)

Lexeo Therapeutics

New York, New York, United States • On-site

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  • Contract
  • bachelor degree, postgraduate degree
  • Posted 52d ago
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

Support daily gene therapy laboratory operations by managing inventory, procuring supplies, and overseeing equipment maintenance. Ensure compliance with safety standards and coordinate the shipping of samples and reagents to external partners.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a scientific discipline and 5 years of relevant lab operations experience. Candidates must have hands-on experience in a biotech/pharmaceutical environment and strong organizational skills.

Full job description

Role Summary

We are looking for a talented and highly motivated contract Lab Operations Associate Scientist/Scientist I to join the Lexeo Team in NYC to support the operations within our gene therapy laboratory. 

You will be expected to support the daily operations of the laboratory, ensuring that workflows run smoothly, safely, and efficiently. This role reports to the Lab Manager to oversee equipment, procure supplies, manage shipments, and ensure compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable balancing administrative responsibilities with hands‑on lab support.  The nature of the role will require in-person work. 

\nPrimary Responsibilities
  • Assist in managing day‑to‑day lab operations, including inventory management, consumables ordering, managing a stock room, and equipment maintenance
  • Maintain digital inventory of supplies, reagents, and equipment. Place orders and track deliveries
  • Oversee equipment maintenance, calibration, and service records to ensure operational readiness
  • Support onboarding and continuous training of laboratory staff on lab procedures and safety protocols
  • Monitor the environmental elements of the laboratory with safety regulations, institutional policies, and quality standards
  • Help develop and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) and documentation
  • Coordinate shipping samples, supplies, and reagents to/from a biorepository, CDMOs, and the Lexeo lab
  • Coordinate waste disposal, chemical storage, and safety inspections
  • Serve as a point of contact for vendors, facilities, and service technicians
  • Actively collaborate and communicate cross-functionally within Lexeo. 
The successful candidate will embrace this challenging role with enthusiasm, demonstrate the ability to work within a team, and maintain professionalism while getting things done quickly and efficiently. Attention to detail is expected. The ability to juggle many task at the same time meticulous and detail-oriented approach is crucial for maintaining accuracy.
Required Skills and Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s or Master's degree in a scientific discipline (e.g Biology, Chemistry,  Biotechnology)
  • 5 years of relevant experience in lab operations (in industry or in combination with academia) with a deep understanding of lab safety
  • Hands-on experience in a pharmaceutical/biotech environment; knowledge of gene therapy basis a plus
  • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent communication and coordination skills
  • Familiarity with Benchling or Quartzy is beneficial
  • Ability to regularly work onsite 5 days per week
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About Lexeo 

Lexeo Therapeutics is a clinical-stage genetic medicine company headquartered in New York City, pioneering cardiac genetic medicine candidates to treat the root causes of inherited cardiovascular diseases. Our lead program, LX2006, targets cardiomyopathy associated with Friedreich’s Ataxia and anchors a broader pipeline addressing genetically defined conditions such as hypertrophic and arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathies. Backed by a strong financial foundation, Lexeo is positioned to translate groundbreaking science into durable clinical impact. 

Lexeo Therapeutics is an EEO employer committed to an exciting, diverse, and enriching work environment. 

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Gene TherapyLab OperationsBiotechnologyPharmaceuticalsInventory ManagementSOPBenchlingQuartzyLab SafetyCMCBiorepositoryCDMOEquipment CalibrationChemical StorageWaste Disposal

About Lexeo Therapeutics

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Advancing science with curative potential for both cardiovascular and APOE4 associated Alzheimer's disease areas.

Industry
Biotechnology Research
Company size
11-50 employees
Founded
2018
Headquarters
New York, New York
LinkedIn followers
17,224
Total funding
$514M

Based in New York City, Lexeo Therapeutics is a clinical-stage genetic medicines company dedicated to transforming healthcare by applying pioneering science to fundamentally change how disease is treated. Building on groundbreaking research from Weill Cornell Medicine and the University of California San Diego, Lexeo partners with preeminent institutions on the cutting edge of gene therapy research. Using a stepwise development approach, Lexeo is leveraging early proof-of-concept functional and biomarker data to advance a pipeline of cardiovascular and APOE4 associated Alzheimer's disease programs, and is led by pioneers and experts with decades of collective experience in genetic medicines, rare disease drug development, manufacturing and commercialization. For more information, please visit www.lexeotx.com.

Offices: 345 Park Avenue South, 6th Floor, New York, New York 10010, US

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About Lexeo Therapeutics

LinkedInVisit site

Advancing science with curative potential for both cardiovascular and APOE4 associated Alzheimer's disease areas.

Industry
Biotechnology Research
Company size
11-50 employees
Founded
2018
Headquarters
New York, New York
LinkedIn followers
17,224
Total funding
$514M

Based in New York City, Lexeo Therapeutics is a clinical-stage genetic medicines company dedicated to transforming healthcare by applying pioneering science to fundamentally change how disease is treated. Building on groundbreaking research from Weill Cornell Medicine and the University of California San Diego, Lexeo partners with preeminent institutions on the cutting edge of gene therapy research. Using a stepwise development approach, Lexeo is leveraging early proof-of-concept functional and biomarker data to advance a pipeline of cardiovascular and APOE4 associated Alzheimer's disease programs, and is led by pioneers and experts with decades of collective experience in genetic medicines, rare disease drug development, manufacturing and commercialization. For more information, please visit www.lexeotx.com.

Offices: 345 Park Avenue South, 6th Floor, New York, New York 10010, US

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