Keyandra Barchey-Robinson

About Keyandra Barchey-Robinson

Experienced Operations Leader with a demonstrated history of working in the biotech industry. 10+ years of lab experience focused in Teamwork, Problem Solving, Change Management, Advanced Bench Work, Lab Operations, Automated Lab Equipment, Lean Practices and Media Prep/Development.

Experience

1. Sr Lab Ops Manager

   Lila Sciences

   Apr 2024 — Present · Cambridge, MA, US

   I lead lab operations across two sites, overseeing people, systems, and infrastructure to support rapid scientific growth across Life Sciences and Physical Sciences. My role focuses on scaling LabOps capabilities, building durable operational systems, and partnering cross-functionally to enable safe, efficient, and reliable lab execution.Scaled the LabOps function from 1 to 4 team members, expanding supported lab space from ~17.5K sq ft to 34,645 sq ft across two sites, including five new lab rooms and a full lab floor.Launched the LabOps Jira ticketing system to standardize request intake and improve cross-team communication; resolved 288 tickets in 2025, with peak demand in December.Designed and implemented foundational operational systems, including the first asset tracking process documenting 600+ pieces of equipment across on-site and off-site locations.Built a centralized LabOps & Safety dashboard in Notion, improving access to SOPs, safety ownership, and operational resources company-wide.Led LabOps planning and execution for major lab build-outs, optimizing layouts and reclaiming usable space while maintaining safety and compliance.Supported critical equipment relocations and procurement transitions under aggressive timelines, preventing multi-week delays to scientific operations.Partner closely with Automation, Facilities, EHS, Procurement, and Experimental teams to streamline workflows and support the company’s NewCo-to-GrowthCo transition.Founded and chair the Lila Safety Committee, strengthening cross-departmental safety governance and culture.Developed operational systems to support frequent investor tours without disrupting lab work or construction schedules.Focus areas: Lab Operations Leadership, Team Development, Systems & Process Design, Space Planning, Safety & Compliance, Cross-Functional Collaboration

Education

• Plymouth State University

  Bachelor of Science (BS)

Skills

• Fundraising
• Purification
• Sop Development
• Security
• Lims
• Aseptic Technique
• Microbiology
• Pcr Primer Design
• First Aid
• Media Preparation
• Dot Certified
• Infrastructure
• Rcra
• Laboratory Skills
• Laboratory Information Management System (Lims)
• Inventory Management
• Agarose Gel Electrophoresis
• Team Leadership
• Leadership
• Spectrophotometry
• Alarm Systems
• Research
• Biohazard Waste Removal
• General Lab
• Cpr Certified
• Real-Time Pcr
• Polymerase Chain Reaction (Pcr)
• Dna Sequencing
• Rna Isolation
• Dna Extraction
• Bacterial Culture