Sable Fermentation, Inc. is a pilot-scale biomanufacturing plant that helps food and agriculture
biotechnology companies successfully scale precision fermentation. By leveraging cutting-edge
fermentation techniques, we empower our customers to navigate this journey with confidence,
turning groundbreaking products into commercial success.

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Sable Fermentation is seeking to hire a Laboratory Manager with start date late Q2/early Q3.
The Sable Laboratory Manager organizes, manages, and optimizes laboratory materials and
equipment to facilitate a cost-efficient, highly effective, and streamlined work environment for
Sable Fermentation. The Fermentation Laboratory Manager is expected to operate both upstream
and downstream equipment to fulfill scale-up and de-risking projects.

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Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain materials and supply inventory including checking consumables,

• ordering, and coordinating relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders.

• Operate fermenters and/or downstream equipment as needed to fulfill customer project requirements.

• Collaborate to develop and implement processes that drive workflow efficiencies.

• Schedule and organize laboratory daily work including scheduling of customer runs to

• ensure that the lab operates efficiently, and customer expectations are met/exceeded.

• Develop and manage programs for inventory and quality control.

• Coordinate and engage Fermentation Scientists and Project Managers as needed.

• Identify multiple sources of lab critical materials to ensure continuity of project work.

• Establish and maintain relationships with equipment repair/calibration companies.

• Schedule regular maintenance, repairs, and calibration for equipment.

• Cross-train with Fermentation Scientist(s) to provide troubleshooting support when needed.

• Establish training protocols for onboarding new team members.

• Monitor and minimize waste streams while ensuring compliance with strict environmental standards and recycling objectives.

• Oversee maintenance and service records.

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Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of relevant industry experience

• Associate or Bachelor degree in Life Sciences, Chemistry, Engineering, or related discipline

• Exceptional multi-tasking, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills

• Ability to troubleshoot issues with laboratory equipment

• Willingness to provide hands-on assistance with lab support tasks

• Experience in laboratory control, root cause analysis, and corrective and preventive action management

• Experience in environmental, health, and lab safety practices

• Proficient in MS Office, database management software

• Able to lift 25 pounds

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