Lab Operations Specialist - I*

We are a national staffing firm and are currently seeking a Lab Operations Specialist for a prominent client of ours. This position is located in Philadelphia, PA, 19131.

Job Description

• Pay: $35.97- 41.01/hr to start.
• 1 year contract with the possibility of extension or conversion based on budget and performance.
• Position will mainly be responsible for maintaining accurate equipment inventories, evaluating laboratory equipment functionality, managing vendor service contracts, and coordinating preventative maintenance, certifications, calibrations, and repairs.
• Responsibilities also include monitoring cold storage systems, supporting laboratory emergency planning, coordinating with technicians, users, IT, and leadership, chaperoning external vendors, overseeing deliveries and equipment installations, and troubleshooting laboratory operational issues.
• Position will also be responsible for supporting procurement, maintaining compliant laboratory procedures and safety systems, ensuring PPE availability, and performing general laboratory maintenance including stocking supplies, flushing safety equipment, and managing waste.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelors degree is required.
• 1+ year of professional experience is required.
• Experience with lab supplies procurement is preferred,
• Experience training/ teaching new employees.
• Experience with project management activities and vendor management preferred.
• Ability to solve problems while anticipating the downstream impacts is required.
• Experience within an R&D background is required.

Benefits

• We do offer a Referral Bonus for any candidate who is hired and still gainfully employed after 30 days.