Lab Manager
Posted 7 Jul 2026
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- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- On-Site
- Contract
- Full-time
No salary listed for this role.
Field of studyBiological Sciences, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology (or related)
Study levelBachelor's or higher
About Tiny Health
Tiny Health is advancing lifelong health, from the first 1,000 days to the last, and addressing chronic disease through precision microbiome science. Founded in 2020 and built by microbiome scientists and physicians, our testing platform reveals whether your microbiome is trending toward resilience or imbalances using shotgun metagenomics, proprietary AI, and one of the world's largest longitudinal datasets. Trusted by families and health practitioners alike, our research-backed gut and vaginal tests are redefining the microbiome as a cornerstone of personalized health through every life stage. Learn more at tinyhealth.com and poweredbytiny.com.
The Opportunity
As Lab Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of Tiny Health's St. Louis laboratory while serving as a key contributor to our microbiome research and development efforts. This is a hands-on role for an experienced scientist who enjoys both bench work and laboratory leadership.
You will independently manage laboratory workflows including microbial culturing, DNA extraction, sequencing library preparation, sample processing, and protocol execution. Beyond maintaining efficient laboratory operations, you will help develop and optimize new protocols, design and execute experiments, analyze results, and contribute to advancing our microbiome science initiatives.
We are looking for someone who is highly organized, resourceful, and comfortable operating with significant autonomy. The ideal candidate enjoys solving problems, building systems, and taking ownership of both scientific and operational outcomes. This position reports directly to the Chief Science Officer and works closely with our broader science team.
What You’ll Do
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Manage day-to-day operations of Tiny Health's St. Louis laboratory
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Perform microbiology and molecular biology workflows, including bacterial culturing, DNA extraction, library preparation, and sample processing
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Develop, optimize, document, and implement laboratory protocols and standard operating procedures
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Design and execute experiments to support internal research and product development initiatives
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Analyze experimental results and communicate findings to cross-functional stakeholders
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Maintain laboratory inventory, supplies, equipment, and consumables