Life Sciences Operations Specialist - Logistics & Purchasing

Centrillion is creating transformative genomic technologies leveraging engineering and biochemistry breakthroughs to accelerate discovery and reveal the real genome that has thus far been obscured by its complexity and the limitations of existing technologies. Our team of scientists and engineers is committed to making a new generation of genomic technologies accessible and affordable for a multitude of previously unapproachable apps. Centrillion is backed by venture capital and strategic investors and is located at Palo Alto, CA, at the innovation center of Silicon Valley and close to Stanford University. Job Description Centrillion has multiple immediate openings for full time Life Sciences Operations Associate. The ideal candidate should have excellent communication, problem solving and multi-tasking skills. The candidate will assume a wide range of responsibilities, and need to be detail-oriented, organized, and resourceful.

• You will work with operations and research teams to provide logistic and supply chain support and administrative support
• You will be responsible for purchasing tasks including life sciences reagents, small equipment and other supplies, and verifying receipt of supplies. You will manage purchasing request approval, negotiate with vendors and make purchases.
• Maintains laboratory supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies.
• Proactively establishes, and maintains highly organized filing system, in an appropriate format to facilitate access to information.
• Assists in maintaining and updating databases as directed.
• Maintains laboratory equipment performance; arranging equipment replacement, service, and repair.

Qualifications The ideal candidate will possess skills and work experience in the following key areas:

• A bachelors or higher degree in life sciences (such as chemistry, biology, biochemistry, molecular biology) is required
• Life sciences research experience in academic or industrial settings is preferred
• Positive attitude, willingness to work hard
• Excellent verbal and written communications
• Strong organization and multi-tasking abilities
• A strong desire to succeed and to contribute in a professional environment
• Strong ability to work independently but also as part of a cooperative team
• Professional appearance and demeanor
• Purchasing and logistics experience is a plus!

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