Lab Manager & Inventory Specialist

Location: Woburn, Massachusetts
Department: R&D
Employment Type: Full Time – Onsite
Minimum Experience: Manager/Supervisor

Spear Bio, founded in 2021, is a well-funded and rapidly growing start-up headquartered in Woburn, Massachusetts.  Our proprietary technology, Successive Proximity Extension Amplification Reaction (SPEAR), is a novel wash-free immunoassay platform, offering unprecedented sensitivity. We are dedicated to revolutionizing early disease diagnosis and monitoring by providing scalable, ultrasensitive solutions that deliver unparalleled accuracy in measuring low-abundant biomarkers, enabling clinicians and researchers to improve patient outcomes and advance global health.

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Lab Manager/Inventory Specialist to oversee and manage the daily operations of our R&D and manufacturing labs. This hands-on role is critical to ensuring the smooth functioning of laboratory equipment, maintaining inventory accuracy, and supporting both research and manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate is a quick learner, eager to adapt to new equipment and processes, and motivated to grow within our company. 

Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain laboratory equipment, including scheduling regular calibrations (e.g., pipette calibration) and ensuring all instruments are in optimal working condition. 
• Oversee inventory management for both R&D and manufacturing labs, including tracking and organizing chemicals, parts, and consumables to prevent shortages or overstocking. 
• Develop and implement processes for inventory control, ordering, and restocking to efficiently meet operational needs. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely availability of required materials and equipment for experiments, production, and projects. 
• Ensure lab compliance with safety and cleanliness standards, maintaining a well-organized and functional workspace. 
• Perform hands-on tasks such as assembling and maintaining lab equipment and troubleshooting minor technical issues. 
• Assist in training team members on the proper use and care of lab equipment and inventory systems. 
• Keep accurate records of inventory, equipment maintenance schedules, and calibration activities, and prepare periodic reports for management. 

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, engineering, or a related discipline. 
• 7+ years experience in lab management, inventory control, or comparable role in an R&D manufacturing environment. 
• Experience with inventory management software or tools. 
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and time-management skills. 
• Quick learner with the ability to understand and operate new equipment and processes effectively. 
• Hands-on experience with lab equipment and basic troubleshooting skills. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams. 
• Motivated, proactive, and eager to contribute to a high-growth environment. 

We offer competitive compensation, with meaningful stock ownership, strong benefits, and a great work environment. This is an opportunity to enter an innovative, high-growth startup at an early stage. We are focused on identifying candidates who have demonstrated leadership and excellence throughout their careers and are excited by the prospect of building an industry-leading company.

Spear Bio Inc. provides equal opportunity in employment to all persons. No person shall be denied equal access because of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or physical/mental disability.

Spear Bio does not accept blind resume submissions from external recruiting agencies. Any unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted without prior written agreement will be deemed the property of Spear Bio, and no placement fees will be paid.