Manager of Cultureware Production and Facilities

Job title: Manager of Cultureware Production and Facilities

About the Role This role combines operational leadership with hands-on responsibility for Cultureware Production and facility operations within a regulated biotech environment. The position plays a key role in ensuring safe, efficient, and cost‑effective production conditions while continuously developing people, processes, and infrastructure in support of better health solutions. This is an onsite role in our Ashland, MA office.

What You'll Do

• Lead daily Cultureware Production operations and define production schedules aligned with cost, quality, and time targets.
• Oversee procurement of raw materials, inventory control, shipping and receiving, and maintenance of production machinery.
• Train, mentor, and support staff members to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient operations.
• Manage and maintain Bio‑Tech and manufacturing facility systems, including HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, electrical infrastructure, and laboratory equipment, in compliance with strict Quality Control guidelines.
• Coordinate build‑out and repurposing of laboratory space to support evolving company objectives.
• Serve as Vice Chairman of the Safety Committee, including instituting a Hazard Communication Policy and identifying and correcting safety deficiencies to OSHA standards.
• Conduct annual fire safety training and manage eye wash stations and safety showers across the facility.
• Reduce facility operating costs by optimizing contractor usage, performing repairs inhouse where appropriate, and promoting proper equipment use to minimize downtime.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Life Sciences, Operations, or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in Cultureware Production and Facilities Operations within a regulated manufacturing or biotech environment.
• OSHA 10 certification.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Alignment with core values of Sustainability, Openness, and Enjoyment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Personal and Professional Development: Mentoring, leadership programs, internal seminar offerings.
• Worklife Balance: Paid vacation, sick time, corporate holidays and community service day; flexible work schedules.
• Making an Impact Right from the Start: Comprehensive onboarding, including a virtual online platform.
• Welcoming Culture: Mutual support, team spirit and international collaboration; communities on topics such as Coaching, Agile Working and a Businesswomen’s Network.
• Health & Well Being: Medical plans, dental, vision, EAP, and other wellness programs.
• Intelligent Working Environment: Working in smart buildings with the latest technology and equipment.
• Retirement Savings Plan: 401k with generous company match.
• Flexible Spending: HSA, FSA (dependent care & healthcare spending), Transportation Commuter Account.
• Company Paid Benefits: Basic Life Insurance, AD&D, EAP, Family Planning & Women’s Health, Health Advocate.
• Additional/Optional: Supplemental Life Insurance, Legal Services, LTD & STD, Critical Illness Insurance, Student Loan Tuition Refinance Service.