Lab Operations Specialist - I*

Lab Operations Specialist - IImmediate need for a talented Lab Operations Specialist - I. This is a 06+months contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Philadelphia, PA (Onsite). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.Pay Range: $38/hr - $41/hour. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).Key Responsibilities:Maintain accurate and updated equipment inventory, ensuring all fixed lab equipment functions properly.Manage vendor service contracts and coordinate preventative maintenance visits.Oversee timelines for certifications and calibrations on critical equipment.Troubleshoot equipment issues and coordinate repair visits with service providers.Review cold storage monitoring software to mitigate freezer failure risks.Participate in laboratory emergency planning and management.Collaborate with technicians, users, IT, and leadership to meet operational needs.Ensure compliance with safety systems and manage Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) availability.Support procurement of laboratory consumables and perform general maintenance tasks.Key Requirements and Technology Experience:A.S. or B.S. in Life Sciences or Facilities Management with a management/technical emphasis.Minimum 1 year of experience in pharmaceutical, life sciences, or biotech in an academic or industry setting.Minimum 2 years of experience implementing maintenance and repair programs in a Research & Development (R&D) facility.Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Highly organized with a strong attention to detail, clarity, accuracy, and conciseness.Experience with project management activities and vendor management.Familiarity with establishing best practices in laboratory operations within an R&D team.Experience training new employees on relevant technical and conceptual skills.Knowledge of lab supplies procurement.Our client is a leading Healthcare Industry, and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions.Pyramid Consulting, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.