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Centralized Services Lab Assistant

$24.14 per hour

The Fountain Group

Details for the position are as follows:
  • 3-month contract to start with the strong possibility of extension or conversion depending on performance and business needs
  • Rate: $24.14 an hour
  • Location: South San Francisco, CA 94080
  • Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Job Description:
  • Responsible for working with the management team and Material Operations & Lab Services team members to achieve operational objectives while maintaining safety and quality standards.
  • Work effectively in a team to ensure Materials Operations & Lab Services operational continuity and proactively identify procedural improvements.
  • Responsibilities include ensuring internal and external compliance (GLP, DOT, HazMat, etc.).
  • Follow required safety procedures by using available safety equipment and participate in the safety awareness and training of staff.
  • Manage levels of laboratory consumables, reagents, chemicals, and glassware inventory in all areas of operations.
  • Observe proper handling/storage/temperature requirements of materials.
  • Operate process equipment, which includes autoclaves, washers, ovens, and benchtop instruments.
  • Execute glass wash and equipment preparation activities.
  • Clean, sterilize, prepare, and distribute labware and equipment.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to meet operational needs, ensuring reagents, equipment, and resources are available for project execution.
  • Pack materials for proper shipping conditions and prepare shipping documents.
  • Prevent interruptions to customer processes by ensuring delays due to warehouse operations are minimized.
  • Troubleshoot operational errors and support operations.
  • Respond to customer inquiries via email, phone, and in person.
  • Serve as a contact between customers and Material Operations & Lab Services staff. Effectively represent areas to resolve issues with customers.
  • Be adaptive to changing priorities and responsibilities in all areas.
  • Effectively multi-task the daily workload with assigned projects.
  • Provide routine updates to Supervisors and leads on progress, status, and issues associated with the department.
  • Maintain equipment and work areas for cleanliness.
Required Skills:
  • High School Diploma or GED and one of the following (BA or BS perferred)
  • Completion of college-level coursework in biological sciences and/or physical sciences.
  • AA/AS Degree in a related science major.
  • Labware preparation, material packing/handling, inventory management, and/or warehousing experience preferred.
  • Passion for continuous process improvement. LEAN or other Operational Excellence training and experience are a plus.
  • Successful demonstration of collaboration and teamwork.
  • Possess effective time management and organizational skills, the ability to work independently, and demonstrate strong customer service skills.
  • Must be a self-starter with strong focus on quality, attention to detail, and delivering results.
  • Must possess good problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
  • Must communicate clearly and effectively.
  • Must have strong initiative and focus on safety, quality, accuracy, and be detail-oriented.
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