Careers

Laboratory Manager (Greater Boston, MA)

Description:  Venture Forward has a unique opportunity available for a motivated, energetic individual who is interested in managing the Operations side of the lab environment. The right person for this opportunity is independent, driven, and knowledgeable in regard to managing the efficient operation of multiple laboratories simultaneously.

 This person will embrace working in multiple locations (locally), and have the ability to self-manage, with the benefit of a backup team.

 Requirements:

•   Familiarity with laboratory equipment & monitoring programs

• 4 plus years of experience in Lab Management

• Prior supervisory skills

• Must have vehicle

• Ability to negotiate and purchase lab equipment & consumables

• Understanding of laboratory building systems: RODI, pH Neutralization, Vacuum, Compressed Air and Emergency Generators

• Understanding of how Safety programs integrate with lab management

• Willingness to manage and handle all aspects of hazardous materials

• Desire and ability to Make It Happen, regardless of challenges

• Interest & willingness to attain certifications as required

• Ability to communicate well, under pressure

• Physicality to lift/push 50 pounds

• Willingness to travel to multiple locations daily

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No Employment Agencies please, the Company is not responsible for any fees related to candidates that are unsolicited.

Laboratory Operations Associate (Greater Boston, MA)

Description: Venture Forward has a unique opportunity for a motivated, energetic individual who is looking to join forces with a small team in a fast-paced environment. Working with multiple companies on the Operations side, responsibilities would include handling items such as daily laboratory operations and equipment procurement.  The opportunity includes learning the lab environment with the goal of managing a lab, installing lab equipment, planning relocations, and lab design. 

This individual is welcome to apply from all aspects of industry or academia with or without any direct laboratory background. A science background is preferred but not required. 

The right person for this position will have the personality and temperament to communicate with all levels of the team, within a biotech environment and have the ability to self-manage time and priorities. Technical training will be provided, resulting in certifications required within the industry.

Requirements:

• Must have vehicle

• Be an enthusiastic learner of laboratory equipment and their requirements and placement within a lab

• Interest in purchasing: sourcing, negotiating, and procuring lab equipment

• Ability to learn the basics of laboratory systems such as pure water (RODI), neutralization systems, vacuum/compressed air systems, and backup generators

• The ability and interest to learn about Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) programs, that are required for permitting as it integrates with lab management

• Desire and ability to Make It Happen, regardless of challenges

• Interest & willingness to attain certifications as required

• Problem solving and the ability to communicate well under pressure

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  No Employment Agencies please, the Company is not responsible for any fees related to candidates that are unsolicited.

Project Manager (Greater Boston, MA)

Description: Venture Forward has extensive experience in lab design and construction, with a dual background in operations and facility management. We seek to bring on a Project Manager who will provide an additional dimension to the existing offering of services. The Project Manager will be involved with the project from inception, supporting clients from lease to punch list.  Venture Forward learns the vision of our clients and assists in creating budgets and schedules and managing throughout the project duration for a product that is on time, on budget and exceeds expectations. 

Requirements:

• Read and understand the letter of intent, lease, tenant landlord matrix and provide feedback to client as needed

• Understand Tenant Improvement funds and landlord requirements

• Determine and define scope of work and deliverables

• Identify resources needed to complete project

• Draft and submit budget based on scope of work and resource requirements

• Manage value engineering efforts in order to meet budget

• Provide review, comments and direction over contracts and subcontracts tied to each project.

• Manage construction schedule and other activities required to maintain proper timelines.

• Lead weekly project meetings by issuing agendas and keeping meeting minuets

• Issue regular progress updates regarding costs and timelines

• Select and manage subcontractor and supplier relationships

• Coordinate efforts across entire project between architects, designers, engineers, and subcontractors

• Must have vehicle

• Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Building Construction, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or Architecture preferred but not required

• 3-5 years of experience in construction project management

• Comfortable with running multiple projects at the same time while ensuring quality work

• Comfortable reading and understanding blueprints and drawings

• Ability to read engineering specifications and recommend value engineering

• Demonstrated knowledge of construction, engineering, and architecture principles

• Ability to manage, budget, schedule, negotiate, and control costs

• High degree of familiarity with contract and subcontract documents, terms, and conditions

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and general computer software

• Experience with project management software and CAD are a plus

• Strong leadership, communication, and management skills

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No Employment Agencies please, the Company is not responsible for any fees related to candidates that are unsolicited

Manager, Finance & Accounting (Greater Boston, MA)

Description: Venture Forward Partners is looking for a Manager of Finance & Accounting, to join the team! Responsibilities include accounting operational functions related to managing time sheets and client billing, payroll, preparation of monthly financial statements and assuring quarterly and annual external filings. The Manager will assist with the preparation of budgets, forecasts and internal reporting and analysis. The opportunity to manage external accounts with small biotechs, is a possibility.

 Responsibilities for this role include:    

• Manage the general accounting, budgeting, reporting, accounts payable and payroll functions.

• Manage VFP internal time keeping process, i.e., track, maintain, bill clients for hours due, provide monthly reports to CEO

• Regular bookkeeping and accounting activities – monthly close, monthly reporting, and general financial administration

• Develop and/or improve upon established procedures for setting up new vendors (contracts, W-9s) and paying monthly invoices; manage payables and cash disbursements, Follow up on Aging Report and internal controls

• Reconcile cash accounts, track cash usage and prepare cash flow projections

• Establish reporting template and perform monthly, quarterly and annual reporting (internal and external)

• Responsible for 401K administration for company

• Work with the Company management team to prepare operating plans and budgets

• Input of budget in QuickBooks

• Maintain QuickBooks for external billing

• Manage insurance and banking relationships and service levels

• Manage semi-monthly payroll and assure correct benefits contributions

• Update and manage the Company’s cap table

• Assist with tax returns, as appropriate

• Assist with preparing for and managing financial statement audits

  Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Management is required

• Master’s degree or CPA is a plus

• Ten years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in biotech

• Public accounting experience including SEC reporting, 10Q and 10K filing preferred

• Computer Skills: QuickBooks and Excel a must; Intacct, NetSuite, Great Plains, Equity Edge a plus

• Interest in early startup and growth stage companies

• Experience in IPO preparation, SOX, SEC compliance a plus

• Forecasting, budgeting, and tax compliance experience is a must

• Implementation of financial systems and ability to bring efficiencies

• Ability to create cost modeling

• Strong analytical problem-solving skills

• FP&A experience a plus

• Strong interpersonal and client relationship skills

• Ability to communicate proactive solutions to identified opportunities for improvement or issues

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No Employment Agencies please, the Company is not responsible for any fees related to candidates that are unsolicited