What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Media Prep position at Inari?
About Inari...
Inari is the SEEDesign company. We embrace the diversity and complexity of nature in every aspect of our business to drive innovation - to push the boundaries of what is possible. Through our unrivaled technology platform, Inari uses predictive design and advanced multiplex gene editing to develop step-change products. We are taking a nature positive approach to unlock the full potential of seed that will transform the food system. The results will lead to more productive acres delivering value creation for farmers and a more sustainable future for our planet.
Our success is dependent on great minds, collaborating to generate bright ideas and deliver exceptional outcomes.
We have over 270 employees, with research sites in Cambridge, MA (USA) and Ghent (Belgium), as well as a product development site in West Lafayette, IN (USA). We've deliberately built a team that brings diversity of thought to all aspects of our business, to generate new ideas, approaches, and ways of operating. And we've intentionally combined experience with potential, bringing agriculture industry experts with the desire to innovate together with bright minds from academia, human therapeutics, software, and consulting. If you want to be part of a diverse and inclusive team developing unique solutions to feed the world while protecting our planet's natural resources, we'd love to hear from you!
About the role....
We are looking for a dynamic and self-motivated Media Lab Manager to join our fast-growing and collaborative Product Development team to manage the media lab operations. This role requires managing a team of research associates and media lab operations including media production, quality control and equipment. It is also a hands-on, lab-based role which requires the ability to concentrate, pay attention to details, work efficiently, troubleshoot and work independently as well as in a team environment.The right candidate will be well-organized, flexible, and able to deliver high quality results on time. This position will be located at our West Lafayette, IN site.
As a Media Lab Manager, you will...
- Oversee the daily operations of the media laboratory to ensure smooth production and timely delivery of media to stakeholders.
- Lead a team in the preparation and delivery of plant tissue culture and bacterial culture media, according to written protocols and SOPs.
- Implement and maintain lab safety protocols, ensuring a safe and compliant work environment.
- Create and refine standard operating procedures (SOPs) for media preparation.
- Implement and oversee rigorous quality control measures.
- Review Safety Data Sheets for all chemicals used in the laboratory.
- Use specialized lab automation equipment for preparation and dispensing of media.
- Coordinate with the lab operations manager to manage equipment maintenance, calibration, and any necessary repairs.
- Ensure adequate inventory of raw materials and consumables.
- Foster teamwork and collaboration within the team and hire, train, and mentor research associates.
- Manage team schedules and workload distribution.
- Conduct regular team meetings and performance reviews, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Handle and communicate deviations and corrective actions related to media production.
- Provide regular updates to senior management on lab productivity, challenges, and achievements.
You Bring...
- BS degree in biological sciences with 3-5 years of laboratory experience.
- Experience leading teams to continuously improve quality and productivity.
- Highly self-motivated and accountable work ethic.
- A bias toward action with a clear sense of ownership, and the leadership ability to empower your team to do the same.
- Experience in aseptic technique.
- Knowledge in the operation and use of general laboratory equipment such as autoclaves, pH meters, incubators, balances, etc.
- Mechanical aptitude and familiarity with sterilizing/cleaning equipment is required.
- Comfort converting reagent concentrations between molarity and grams per liter and performing dilution calculations.
- Ability to lift 40 lbs and stand for extended periods of time.
- Project management experience, and strong organizational skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work and collaborate in cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, dynamic team setting. Open to giving and receiving ideas, perspectives, and feedback.
- Aptitude for developing people in various roles and levels through coaching, feedback, and exposure to new experiences to meet both performance goals and personal development goals.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Adaptability and enthusiasm for new challenges, innate curiosity, and a passion for learning.
Bonus Qualifications...
- Knowledge in chemistry and/or agriculture
- Master's degree or higher.
- Experience with media preparation
- Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills
FOR U.S. CANDIDATES:Please note that we use the resume you submit with your application during our background check process. To ensure an efficient and accurate background verification, we kindly ask that you carefully review and accurately represent your work history, education and other relevant information on your resume. Any discrepancies or inaccuracies found during the background check may impact your candidacy for the position.