What You Will Contribute To Altos

 We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Manager to lead Genomics Hub operations within our Institute of Technology. This role is responsible for the operational execution of genomics support requirements from R&D and translational scientific teams, as well as the management of genomics resources and technical team members. The ideal candidate is a proactive leader who can translate strategic goals into actionable processes, and manage resources effectively to meet ambitious scientific objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Laboratory Operations and workflow management: Manages the day-to-day operations of the genomics hub, providing hands on wet lab support for hub operations, ensuring smooth workflows for a wide range of genomics assay processes.


• Project Management: Assist with hub oversight and manage general operations, ensuring all activities align with company goals, standards, timelines and milestones.  


• Staff Supervision: Train, guide, and supervise hub personnel and direct reports and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all lab procedures.


• Equipment Management: Oversee the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of all laboratory equipment, optimizing instrument usage to maximize the workflow efficiency.


• Research Support and Consultation: Serve as a subject matter expert, consulting with researchers and investigators on experimental design, sample preparation and data collection.


• Technology Development: Collaborate with scientists in evaluating, developing, and implementing new technologies and assays to keep the hub at the cutting edge of genomic research.


• Administration and Finance: Manage hub’s administrative and financial functions, including developing budgets, ensuring responsible resource allocation and adherence to budget.

Team Leadership & Development:

• Provide guidance and mentorship to direct reports and peers within the latitude of established company practices and procedures.


• Manage work and team performance primarily through direct reports, ensuring high-quality execution and professional development.


• Develop, implement, and manage training programs to build and maintain the technical expertise and proficiency of hub/institute personnel.


• Act as a subject matter expert, providing leadership on topics with diverse scope and complexity, using sound judgment and critical evaluation to drive decisions.

Who You Are

Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in genetics, genomics, molecular biology or a related field A minimum of 2-5 years of laboratory experience in a genomics laboratory, with supervisory or project management experience 


• Deep expertise in NGS workflows (library prep, single cell genomics, spatial omics, etc) and instrumentation. 


• Proven ability to translate technical and scientific knowledge into robust, relevant, and impactful operational workflows.


• Proven ability to leverage deep knowledge of best practices to develop and implement standardized processes and procedures


• Proven ability to train and educate scientific team members on complex and routine techniques and procedures.


• Experience managing technical teams and laboratory operations within a fast-paced biotech, pharmaceutical, or academic research environment.


• Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional process improvement and standardization initiatives.


• Demonstrated success in strong collaboration and communication with diverse teams and stakeholders.

The salary range for Redwood City, CA:

• Manager, Scientific Technologies: $192,000 - $257,500

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

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