GenEdit is a rapidly growing, early-stage company that is developing a proprietary and novel delivery platform with the potential to transform genetic medicine. Our interdisciplinary team works together to develop the next generation of gene therapies. GenEdit fosters an exciting and dynamic environment where we value impactful data and creative solutions to accelerate our progression from platform technology to therapeutic developments. We are seeking talented and motivated individuals to join our team and are expanding across all functions within the organization. Join us in South San Francisco, CA, to be at the forefront of the future of gene therapy.
GenEdit is seeking a highly self-motivated Office & Operations Coordinator to provide support to the Operations team. This position will be responsible for assisting the Operations Team in the daily activities 50% of office and 50% of the lab space. The ideal candidate will have an extreme attention to detail as well as the ability to juggle priorities. This position may convert into a full time subject to candidate’s performance and the requirement by the department.
Education and Qualifications/Requirements:
· Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred
· Prior office and lab experience, ideally in biotech
· Excellent communication skills – written and oral
· Detail orientation and problem solving skills
· Work authorization in the US is required
Key Responsibilities for Office
· Provide high level and comprehensive administrative support to the executive leadership team (ELT) and the CEO including complex calendaring and detailed travel plans and agendas.
· Organize department meetings, and special events.
· Coordinate activities, set agendas, and summarize deliverables for meetings impacting ELT and the research leadership team (RLT).
· Manage administrative operations’ communications and development activities for Sr. Operations Manager and SVP of Business Operations, including HR, IT, Facilities.
· Ability to develop, implement, understand general company operations, work flows, and procedures as appropriate.
· Ability to work autonomously to manage the office and keep everything running smoothly and effectively.
Key Responsibilities for Operations
· Responsible for ensuring the policies, infrastructure, and equipment at GenEdit result in a safe and productive laboratory work environment.
· Perform hazardous waste and biohazardous consolidation routines via specified processes as needed.
· Assists with the ordering and stock integrity of lab supplies through inventory management, procurement, and receiving processes and systems.
· Maintains an adequate inventory of research lab glassware, materials and laboratory equipment and ensures consumable supply stocking and ordering.
· Manages lab related contracts and vendors.
· Understanding operational laboratory workflows
· Interacting with research team and supporting in-scope service requests as directed.
Execute standard operating procedures with accuracy and precision.
· Excellent written and oral communication skills.
· Ability to lift 25lbs with or without assistance.
· Additional support-level tasks as necessary.
At GenEdit we are always looking to hire the absolute best talent and recognize that diversity in our experiences and backgrounds is what makes us stronger. We hire candidates of any race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital or family status, disability, veteran status, and any other status. These differences are what enable us to work towards the future we envision for ourselves, and the world.
