BioAge Labs is a venture-backed biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Richmond, CA (relocating headquarters to Emeryville, CA by April 2025). Because aging is the driver of many highly morbid, chronic medical conditions that reduce the length and quality of life, we are developing therapeutics that target the fundamental mechanisms of aging, with the goal of treating disease and increasing healthy lifespan. We are seeking a highly motivated professional to join our team as Lab Manager.

Role Overview: This is a unique opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing company and serve as primary contact for all laboratory related items, acting as a liaison to property management, contractors, and employees

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as primary point of contact for all laboratory operations, acting as a liaison to property management, contractors, and employees
• Manage interactions and relationships with academic and commercial vendors
• Coordinate all aspects of laboratory supply procurement including but not limited to supply forecasts and ordering, obtaining quotations, purchase orders, invoicing, and logistics
• Receive all shipments of lab supplies and reagents, including unpacking, logging items into an inventory system, and storing them appropriately.
• Oversee the procurement and scheduled deliveries of bulk laboratory reagents, including compressed gases (e.g., liquid nitrogen, carbon dioxide) and dry ice, ensuring adequate supply for research and operational needs
• Facilitate safety committee meetings and support and maintain compliance with all applicable safety rules and regulations
• Plan, develop, organize, and implement policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), training and standards for lab operations to ensure that the efficiency, effectiveness, safety and quality control of the laboratory comply with federal, state, and company regulations and standards
• Manage and maintain laboratory business processes including laboratory inventory management, software, asset management, and other documentation
• Coordinate routine preventative maintenance and service, and annual calibrations and certifications of all laboratory equipment.
• Manage acquisition of new lab equipment, including price negotiations and installation/qualification of equipment
• Work with management/finance and scientific staff for fixed asset forecasting
• Ensure the proper handling, secure storage, and timely coordination of disposal for chemical and biohazard waste, adhering to all applicable safety and environmental regulations
• Ensure compliance with the Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP) by implementing safety protocols, ensuring proper handling and timely coordination of disposal for both chemical and biohazardous waste, and providing training to laboratory personnel on best practices and regulatory requirements
• Coordinate and perform laboratory facilities support work, including coordination of contractor and vendor services, maintenance of equipment, and document retention
• Serve as the EH&S manager and ensure compliance with safety regulations, laboratory standards, and institutional policies by coordinating and supervising facility inspections and audits
• Assist in performing in vitro laboratory work such as cell culture work and cell-based assays (ELISA, FACS) on an as needed basis

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience biotechnology industry and/or laboratory management
• Previous industry work experience in drug development
• In vitro laboratory benchwork experience preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for vendor management and team collaboration
• Experience with electronic laboratory notebook experience is preferred
• Our company

BioAge is a platform-driven, clinical-stage biotechnology company that is mapping human longevity to change the nature of aging and extend healthy lifespan. Our growing portfolio of therapeutics for immune, muscle, and brain aging includes four drug programs, two first-in-class and two first-in-indication. Our vision is “growing older without aging” - a future in which aging allows us to pursue our goals, accumulate new experiences and accomplishments, and actively contribute to society without disease, physical disability, or loss of independence and connection. A leading company in the emerging longevity biotech sector, BioAge has raised more than $300 million from a top-tier syndicate of investors and pharma companies.

Our workplace

BioAge offers competitive salary, a comprehensive compensation package, and generous paid time off in addition to company-observed holidays. We provide comprehensive health and wellness benefits (medical, dental, and vision insurance) and a 401(k) retirement savings plan with matching employer contributions, and we support families through childcare and fertility benefits. We also pride ourselves in giving employees many opportunities for career development, including a generous annual budget for continued learning and a dedication to training and skill development. This position is onsite Monday through Friday. The salary for this role is expected to be approximately $105,000 - $120,000 for someone who meets all of the minimum qualifications as listed for the role of Lab Manager, and may be adjusted accordingly for someone with more or less experience. We are open to the concept that different experience levels add value to the team in different ways, and therefore will consider a variety of experience and offer commensurate pay.

At BioAge, we embrace diversity and differences while we learn from each other, and we believe that every team member has an important role to play. We are an equal opportunity employer. BioAge prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. BioAge conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.