Quick overview
Job description
Quartzy is seeking a Virtual Lab Manager to be the driving force behind our innovative BioPASS procurement program. In this role, you'll be the strategic and operational cornerstone for our customers, providing seamless purchasing services that empower the world’s leading life science organizations to focus on what they do best—the science.
Quartzy is a 100% distributed team so this role can be done anywhere in the US.
About You
You are a proactive, customer-obsessed problem solver with a passion for science and a knack for logistics. You're also a strategic shopper at heart, with a deep-seated drive to find the best possible deal without compromising on quality. Whether you hold a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD, you’re eager to stay close to science in a role that blends your technical knowledge with strong operational or commercial instincts. Maybe you’ve worked in lab operations, or sales—so you know firsthand how critical lab logistics and relationships are. You're a meticulous, self-directed individual who takes initiative and asks intelligent questions to deeply understand customer needs. With a strong sense of urgency and excellent communication skills, you're ready to become a trusted advisor to the labs you support.
Why Quartzy
At Quartzy, we believe science moves faster when labs spend less time on logistics and more time on discovery. Our platform streamlines how labs order, track, and manage supplies so researchers can focus on scientific breakthroughs that change the world.
Quartzy is the world’s #1 lab management platform, trusted by hundreds of thousands of scientists worldwide. By combining SaaS and eCommerce in a unique business model loved by customers, we help researchers spend less time on logistics and more time on discovery. From cancer research and climate change to winemaking and vegan cheese, our impact is broad and meaningful. You’ll have the flexibility of remote work, the security of a profitable business, and the purpose of contributing to discoveries that matter. At Quartzy, your work has impact—on your life, your career, and on science worldwide.
What You’ll Do
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Run point on ordering. You'll handle purchasing from start to finish for multiple R&D labs, making sure scientists get what they need, when they need it.
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Solve problems before they happen. Stay one step ahead of supply chain issues to keep research moving forward without a hitch.
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Optimize for value. You'll actively source products, compare vendor pricing, and find deals to ensure your labs' budgets are maximized without compromising on quality.
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Drive account success. You'll be their go-to Quartzy person, helping labs scale efficiently by improving their internal processes and software adoption.
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Be the customer’s biggest advocate. Build meaningful relationships with your customers and be their voice inside the company.
What We're Looking For
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2+ years of purchasing experience in a life sciences lab or company, with a strong understanding of R&D workflows.
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Meticulous attention to detail while juggling competing priorities.
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Excellent communication and relationship building skills.
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A proactive approach to problem-solving, with a high sense of urgency and excellent time management.
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Tech-savviness and the ability to learn new platforms quickly.
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Ability to travel to customer sites or vendor shows 4-6 times per year.
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Bonus points for customer-facing experience, proficiency with procurement/accounting software (NetSuite, QBO), or previous work in a fast-growing startup.
What We Offer
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Meaningful Work - Directly enable scientific discovery across biotech, pharma, and academia.
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Remote-First Flexibility - Work from almost anywhere with autonomy and accountability.
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Profitable & Growing - A stable, scaling business with clear long-term opportunity.
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Support & Benefits - Competitive benefits and flexible time off to recharge.
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Transparency & Trust - Weekly all company stand ups, monthly town halls, and anytime access to co-founders.
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Team & Culture - Smart, mission-driven colleagues who value collaboration, accountability, and high performance.
What We Offer
Quartzy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. As part of this policy and legal compliance, Quartzy will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant or an employee unless undue hardship would result. Quartzy will also accommodate a religious belief or practice (including religious dress and grooming practices, such as religious clothing or hairstyles) if the accommodation is reasonable and will not impose an undue hardship.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Quartzy, Inc. will comply with any and all applicable local, city, county, state and federal laws, regulations and orders now in effect or which may hereafter be enacted.
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