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Associate Director or Director, Laboratory Operations and Facilities

Kymera Therapeutics
Location
Watertown, MA
Posted
12 days ago
Department
G&A
Salary
$160,000 – $275,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor’s degree in a life sciences, engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience
  • 6+ years in laboratory operations, facilities, or site operations within biotech, pharma, or a research environment
  • Hands-on ownership across both lab and facilities scope, or deep expertise in one with credible working knowledge of the other
  • Working knowledge of lab EHS, chemical hygiene, hazardous-materials handling, and regulatory expectations for a research site
  • Experience with building systems and environmental monitoring, and alarm response in a lab environment
  • Experience owning an operating budget, with financial tracking and forecasting
Nice to have
  • Advanced degree
What the job really is

The Associate Director or Director of Laboratory Operations and Facilities at Kymera is responsible for ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the lab and building, while also developing scalable systems and processes as the company grows. This hands-on leadership role involves collaborating with various departments, managing a team, overseeing lab space planning and asset management, and ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards.

Benefits
  • Competitive compensation package
  • Eligibility for annual bonus
  • Equity participation
  • Comprehensive benefits
Things to weigh
  • Base salary range is quite broad ($160,000 – $275,000), which may reflect varying expectations based on experience
  • Role requires on-site presence in an active lab environment, which may not suit all candidates
  • Hands-on nature of the role may involve dealing with operational issues outside of standard hours
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