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Centralized Services Lab Assistant

The Fountain Group LLC

South San Francisco, CA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Autoclave, Biology, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, GLP (Good Laboratory Practices), Hazardous Materials/Substances, High School Diploma, Higher Education, Identify Issues, Inventory Management, Laboratory Management, Laboratory Operations, Labware, Lean Manufacturing, Multitasking, Operational Support, Order Picking/Packing, Organizational Skills, Physical Science, Procedure Development, Process Improvement, Project Execution, Quality Management, Quality Metrics, Resolve Customer Issues, Safety Equipment, Safety Process, Safety Standards, Safety Training, Safety/Work Safety, Shipping Documents, Staff Training, Team Player, Time Management, Warehousing
LOCATION
South San Francisco, CA
POSTED
20 days ago
Details for the position are as follows:
  • 3-month contract to start with the strong possibility of extension or conversion depending on performance and business needs
  • Rate: $24.14 an hour
  • Location: South San Francisco, CA 94080
  • Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Job Description:
  • Responsible for working with the management team and Material Operations & Lab Services team members to achieve operational objectives while maintaining safety and quality standards.
  • Work effectively in a team to ensure Materials Operations & Lab Services operational continuity and proactively identify procedural improvements.
  • Responsibilities include ensuring internal and external compliance (GLP, DOT, HazMat, etc.).
  • Follow required safety procedures by using available safety equipment and participate in the safety awareness and training of staff.
  • Manage levels of laboratory consumables, reagents, chemicals, and glassware inventory in all areas of operations.
  • Observe proper handling/storage/temperature requirements of materials.
  • Operate process equipment, which includes autoclaves, washers, ovens, and benchtop instruments.
  • Execute glass wash and equipment preparation activities.
  • Clean, sterilize, prepare, and distribute labware and equipment.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to meet operational needs, ensuring reagents, equipment, and resources are available for project execution.
  • Pack materials for proper shipping conditions and prepare shipping documents.
  • Prevent interruptions to customer processes by ensuring delays due to warehouse operations are minimized.
  • Troubleshoot operational errors and support operations.
  • Respond to customer inquiries via email, phone, and in person.
  • Serve as a contact between customers and Material Operations & Lab Services staff. Effectively represent areas to resolve issues with customers.
  • Be adaptive to changing priorities and responsibilities in all areas.
  • Effectively multi-task the daily workload with assigned projects.
  • Provide routine updates to Supervisors and leads on progress, status, and issues associated with the department.
  • Maintain equipment and work areas for cleanliness.
Required Skills:
  • High School Diploma or GED and one of the following (BA or BS perferred)
  • Completion of college-level coursework in biological sciences and/or physical sciences.
  • AA/AS Degree in a related science major.
  • Labware preparation, material packing/handling, inventory management, and/or warehousing experience preferred.
  • Passion for continuous process improvement. LEAN or other Operational Excellence training and experience are a plus.
  • Successful demonstration of collaboration and teamwork.
  • Possess effective time management and organizational skills, the ability to work independently, and demonstrate strong customer service skills.
  • Must be a self-starter with strong focus on quality, attention to detail, and delivering results.
  • Must possess good problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
  • Must communicate clearly and effectively.
  • Must have strong initiative and focus on safety, quality, accuracy, and be detail-oriented.


 

About the Company

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The Fountain Group LLC

The Fountain Group provides Contingent Labor, Statement-of-Work, and Contingent-to-Permanent resources to clients with an internal/external Contingent Labor Managed Service Program or Clients without a program. The Fountain Group is committed to the belief that we all share in the responsibility to conduct our businesses in a socially and environmentally responsible manner. We base this on the premise that a company is much more than the products it offers. The effect a company has on the environment, the people and the communities it serves reflects the company’s dedication to being not only a good business, but to being a good corporate citizen. The Fountain Group believes the key to servicing a client is to identify the client demand precisely. Therefore, The Fountain Group focused its efforts on building and developing a process, which can identify an exact match for our client’s needs. Our process utilizes modern technology combined with 30+ years of Talent Acquisition experience to deliver Precision resources. Financial strength is prominent among The Fountain Group’s corporate values. The future of our business will be built on the innovation, compassion, outstanding services and technology, but a solid financial foundation is required to carry us forward to meet our business goal and support our long term vision.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
WEBSITE
https://www.thefountaingroup.com/