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About the Role

We are seeking a highly reliable and detail-oriented Facilities Coordinator to support shipping and receiving, facilities operations, and lab infrastructure. This role is critical to maintaining a safe, efficient, and well-functioning environment for research teams. The ideal candidate is proactive, highly observant, and comfortable working across facilities, lab operations, and vendor coordination in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

Assist in maintaining a safe, compliant, and efficient laboratory environment
Conduct regular facility walkthroughs and coordinate equipment relocations
Manage the onboarding setup and decommissioning of laboratory workstations
Oversee cell line inventory tracking and capacity management within Benchling
Manage and document routine mycoplasma testing protocols
Collaborate with Unity Lab Services (ULS) to manage inventory levels and mitigate supply chain disruptions
Establish new inventory stocking locations aligned with operational requirements
Direct Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) initiatives to ensure regulatory compliance
Partner with scientific staff to identify and remediate safety hazards
Manage the lifecycle and disposal of hazardous waste
Maintain comprehensive facility readiness by ensuring continuous safety, regulatory compliance, and audit preparedness
Liaise with the scientific team to optimize operational protocols and workflows
Engage proactively with researchers to address and resolve challenges related to services, instrumentation, and consumables
Propose strategic recommendations for site enhancements and increased operational efficiency
Provide cross-functional coverage for team members across key operations, including facilities logistics, shipping, receiving, gases, and equipment maintenance

Requirements

3+ years of experience in facilities coordination, lab operations, or a related role.
Prior experience in a lab-based environment is strongly preferred.
Familiarity with shipping and receiving processes, including international logistics.
Working knowledge of lab infrastructure (e.g., gases, vacuum, cold storage) preferred.
Experience with EH&S practices and basic operational systems/tools is a plus.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks such as climbing, crouching, and lifting.
Regular use of equipment requiring PPE and adherence to safety protocols.

Skills

Strong attention to detail and ownership in day-to-day execution.
High level of situational awareness with the ability to proactively identify and address issues.
Ability to prioritize effectively and remain calm in a fast-paced environment.
Proactive problem-solving with the ability to troubleshoot issues in real time.
Clear communication and coordination across vendors, lab teams, and stakeholders.

Work Type

Contract

Salary/Compensations

$43-$64 hourly

About the Company

Xaira is an innovative biotech startup focused on leveraging AI to transform drug discovery and development.
The company is leading the development of generative AI models to design protein and antibody therapeutics, enabling the creation of medicines against historically hard-to-drug molecular targets.
It is also developing foundation models for biology and disease to enable better target elucidation and patient stratification.
Collectively, these technologies aim to continually enable the identification of novel therapies and to improve success in drug development.
Xaira is headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, and London.

Equal Opportunity

Xaira Therapeutics an equal-opportunity employer.
We believe that our strength is in our differences.
Our goal to build a diverse and inclusive team began on day one, and it will never end.