Lab Operations Specialist - II*
12-month contract
Philadelphia PA
Pay: $25-35.71/hr

Must Haves:

• A.S. or B.S. in Life Sciences or Facilities Management with a management or technical emphasis
• Minimum 1 year of pharmaceutical, life sciences, or biotech experience 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 with members of cross-functional teams
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to solve problems while anticipating downstream impacts
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail, clarity, accuracy, and conciseness

• Experience with project management activities and vendor management
• Experience working within an R&D team while establishing and enforcing best practices in laboratory operations
• Experience training or teaching new employees relevant technical and conceptual skills
• Experience with lab supplies procurement

• Maintain equipment inventory, ensuring information is accurate and updated promptly
• Regularly evaluate fixed laboratory equipment (fume hoods, exhaust fans, biosafety cabinets, etc.) to ensure proper functionality
• Manage all laboratory vendor service contracts and ensure preventative maintenance visits are executed on schedule
• Coordinate timelines across laboratories for certifications and calibrations of critical equipment
• Resolve or coordinate equipment repair visits between service providers and laboratory teams
• Review cold storage monitoring software to minimize the risk of freezer failure; escalate issues internally and troubleshoot as needed
• Participate in laboratory emergency planning and management (e.g., power outages and infrastructure projects)
• Collaborate with technicians, users, IT, and leadership to ensure equipment and operational needs are met
• Chaperone external supplier technicians and ensure adherence to company policies while onsite
• Oversee delivery logistics, including coordinating the receipt of packages, gas deliveries, and installation of laboratory equipment
• Support procurement of laboratory consumables and supplies as needed
• Perform general troubleshooting of laboratory operational issues as they arise
• Support development and maintenance of procedures to ensure compliant laboratory operations
• Partner with the lab safety officer to manage safety systems and compliance, ensuring Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is current and available
• Perform miscellaneous laboratory maintenance tasks as needed (e.g., supply stocking, eyewash and safety shower flushing, waste removal)