Operations Specialist

Operations Specialist I Location: San Diego, CA Employment Type: Contract on W2 (US Citizens, GC Holders Only) Shift: 1st shift Duration: 12 months Work Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm Must Haves Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or biology; pipetting experience; ability to independently manage time and switch between tasks Job Description The Operations Specialist I is a multi-functional role responsible for inventory control of materials and finished goods, formulation, packaging, and order fulfillment. Supports Quality Control of finished goods by performing dye labeling reactions and sample preparation. Supports laboratory supply receiving and restocking. Duties & Responsibilities Support security and accuracy of inventory of materials and finished goods through transaction documentation and by conducting physical cycle counts and reconciliation of any discrepancies. Assist in the management of physical inventory within a glovebox for raw materials, intermediate products, finished goods, analytical samples, and QA retains. Perform small-scale chemical reactions (dye labeling) for Quality Control testing. Fulfill internal requests for samples from inventory and perform sample preparation for quality testing. Perform aliquoting/vialing of air- and water-sensitive finished goods using manual and automated processes and equipment. Perform lyophilization of finished good products. Perform weight checks and packaging of air- and water-sensitive finished goods within a glovebox. Prepare packaged products for QA inspection and shipments, including all required documentation. Accurately complete required documentation (batch records, data entry, etc.) on time. Receive deliveries of chemicals, materials, and lab supplies; verify accuracy of shipment and specifications. Check materials into inventory management system and restock in proper storage areas. Support document control and data archiving activities as assigned. Promote a safe work environment; provide recommendations on maintaining safety; participate in Environmental Health and Safety programs. Address corrective actions whenever a hazard is identified; notify supervisor of observed hazardous conditions or unsafe work practices. Participate in safety audits of safety equipment and laboratory processes. Other responsibilities or projects as assigned by reporting manager. Education & Experience Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in chemistry or biology with 0–2 years of relevant experience. Assets Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Self-starter, quick learner able to work independently and efficiently. Strong interpersonal communication skills, effective written and oral communication skills. Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Experience with FileMaker Pro, BMRAM, and DocuNECT. Experience with manual (pipette) and automated filling/dispensing preferred. Prior experience in a chemistry lab preferred. Experience working in a glovebox preferred. Ability to follow standard operating procedures. #J-18808-Ljbffr