Facilities Coordinator II - Lab Operations (Contract)

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.

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.

• 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

• 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.

Desired Skills and Capabilities

• 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.

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks such as