Director Laboratory Operations Jobs in California

Headquarters Location:South San Francisco, CA, Companyrelocatingto Emeryville, CA Fall of 2026

Candidate Location:Onsite

Travel Required:5%

Reports To:Associate Director, Facilities & Laboratory Operations

Department:Facilities

Position Type:Temporary (6 months), Full-time, Non-Exempt

AboutCytomXTherapeutics:

CytomXTherapeutics, Inc. is committed to changing the treatment of cancer with our novel PROBODY therapeutic platform. Our commitment to transforming lives with safer, more effective therapies is driven by our curiosity and passion for innovation and our belief that by acting with integrity in an honest, respectful, ethical manner, we have the power to change lives. Our workplace embodies collaboration, open communication, celebrating our successes, and holding each other to the highest possible standards.CytomX'srobust and differentiated pipelinecomprisestherapeutic candidates across multiple treatment modalities including antibody-drug conjugates ("ADCs"), T-cell engagers, and immune modulators such as cytokines.CytomX'sclinical-stage pipeline includes CX-2051 and CX-801. Learn more atwww.cytomX.com.

Who You Are and WhatYou'llDo:

You are passionate about life sciences and making a difference to cancer patients, their families, and healthcare providers.You are a highly organized, proactive, and solutions-oriented Manager who thrives in a fast-paced biotechnology environment and can effectively manage competing priorities with sound judgment and minimal oversight.

In this role, you will oversee the day-to-day laboratory and facilities operations that supportCytomX'sResearch organization. You will develop and manage operational programs for laboratory operations, inventory and consumables, stockroom management, laboratory equipment, facilities services, vendor management, and operational compliance while driving continuous process improvements to ensure safe, efficient, and uninterrupted laboratory operations. You will also support infrastructure projects, laboratory relocations, and other operational initiatives acrossCytomXfacilities.

Job Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily laboratory operations, including workspace readiness, stockroom organization,consumablesmanagement, equipment coordination, and uninterrupted support for research activities.

• Coordinate equipment maintenance, calibration, certification, repairs, service visits, andmonitoring forlaboratory equipment, freezers, and refrigerators.

• Serve as a primary point of contact forfacilitiescoordination, including service requests, vendor scheduling, preventative maintenance, workspace readiness, access coordination, signage, furniture, and sitelogistics.

• Partner with landlords, property management, facilities vendors, scientists, and internal stakeholders to resolve operational issues andmaintainefficient, compliant site operations.

• Support EH&S and compliance programs, including inspections,permittracking, training coordination, CERS-related activities, hazardous waste, recycling, chemical inventory, housekeeping, records, and corrective action follow-up.

• Coordinate incoming laboratory deliveries, receiving, internal distribution,purchasingsupport, vendor communication, quote requests, PO follow-up, replenishment planning, and supply issue resolution.

• Manage laboratory gas operations, including inventory tracking, cylinder replacement, receiving and storage, vendor coordination,purchasingsupport, manifold oversight, and maintaining uninterrupted gas supply for laboratory operations.

• Monitor critical supply levels and inventory usage trends to support operational continuity, cost savings, and process improvement opportunities.

• Support laboratory onboarding, workspace setup, relocation activities, equipment moves, infrastructure improvements, operational readiness initiatives, project trackers, reports, and departmental documentation.

• Lead SOP and process improvement efforts to strengthen operational consistency, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific, operational, facilities, or related discipline preferred, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience

• 5+ years of experience supporting laboratory operations, facilities coordination, laboratory management, biotech operations, or related operational environments

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a biotech, pharmaceutical, laboratory, or regulated environment preferred

• Experience managing operational vendors, service providers, inventory management, equipment maintenance, preventive maintenance programs, and laboratory operationallogistics.

• Experience supporting laboratory safety and compliance programs preferred

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Familiarity with laboratory equipment operations, consumables management, and facilities coordination

• Proficiencywith Microsoft Office Suite and operational tracking systems; experience with Smartsheet or inventory management systems is a plus

• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive and service-oriented mindset

• Ability tomaintainconfidentiality and exercise sound operational judgment

How You Will Work:

• Demonstratescollaboration and teamwork. Works well with others and understands that collaboration leads to better results.

• Possessesstrongcommunicationskills. Communicates clearly, concisely, and professionally.Listensactively to build understanding.

• Exhibits stronginterpersonalskillsandself-awareness. Builds and cultivates strong and enduring relationships with others. Acts with humility and understandsownstrengths and weaknesses.

• Showscontinuous improvementanda commitmenttoself-management and development. Operates with a continuous improvement mindset and continuouslyseeksto expandownknowledge and capabilities.

• Demonstrates apatientfocus. Puts the patient first in actions and decisions taken.

Compensation

• For contract roles, the position will be sourced and managed by an outside agency. The expected starting rate is $70 per hour. Offer amounts aredeterminedby factors such as experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factorspermittedby law.

Conditions of Employment

• Background investigations arerequiredfor all positions atCytomX, consistent with applicable law.

CytomX'sCommitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB)

CytomXbelieves that DEIB helps drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive, innovative work environment with employees who reflect our valuesand ultimately, serveour patients. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

Further, we are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we (and the agencies we work with) will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation, or need otherassistancein applying for or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to Human Resources, athr@cytomx.com

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