Manager, Lab Operations
US$155,000 – US$190,000 / yr base salary
Posted 30 Sep 2026
Advertised as “Senior Manager, Lab Operations”
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- Expected experience
- 10+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- On-Site
- Contract
- Full-time
| Base salary | US$155,000 – US$190,000 / yr |
|---|
Field of studyBiology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Engineering (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
CertificationsDOT Ground Transportation, HAZMAT, General Laboratory Safety, CPR/AED/First Aid
Study levelMaster's
Scholar Rock is delivering muscle-targeted breakthroughs to transform the treatment of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) and other rare neuromuscular diseases where muscle atrophy remains a critical unmet need.
As a global leader in myostatin biology, a field focused on proteins that regulate muscle mass, the biopharmaceutical company is named for the visual resemblance of a scholar rock to protein structures. Our commitment to unlock fundamentally different treatment approaches is powered by broad application of a proprietary platform, which has developed novel monoclonal antibodies to modulate protein growth factors with extraordinary selectivity. Scholar Rock works every day to create new possibilities for patients through its highly innovative anti-myostatin program, including opportunities in additional rare neuromuscular diseases. Learn more about our neuromuscular franchise at ScholarRock.com and follow @ScholarRock on X and on LinkedIn.
Summary of Position:
The Senior Manager, Lab Operations will provide leadership and oversight for Scholar Rock’s laboratory operations and support services. This role is responsible for maintaining safe, reliable, and efficient laboratory environments and for ensuring that equipment, facilities, systems, vendors, and operational resources effectively support research activities.
The ideal candidate is a collaborative and service-oriented leader with biotechnology laboratory operations experience. This individual will partner across scientific and business functions, lead internal and external resources, and drive practical improvements that support current and evolving research needs.
Position Responsibilities
- Laboratory Operations: Oversee day-to-day laboratory operations and services to maintain safe, organized, reliable, and efficient research environments.
- Equipment and Facilities Support: Coordinate the maintenance, repair, installation, relocation, and lifecycle management of laboratory equipment and supporting infrastructure.
- Team Leadership: Lead laboratory operations staff, establish priorities, and promote a collaborative, responsive, and service-oriented culture.
- Laboratory Services: Ensure effective management of supplies, inventory, receiving, shipping, storage, waste, gases, cryogens, and other routine laboratory support activities.
- Safety and Compliance: Partner with EH&S and other stakeholders to support laboratory safety programs, training, inspections, permits, documentation, and regulatory requirements.