Lab Computing Analyst

Tailored Management

Seattle, WA
1 day ago

$32.54 Per Hour

Highlights

May be required to handle hazardous waste in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations, including identifying, handling, generating, accumulating, storing, and labeling hazardous waste. Working Environment & Physical Requirements Must be comfortable working in laboratory and controlled environments and wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE), such as lab coats and safety glasses.

Numbers & Facts

Location	Seattle, WA
Industry	Staffing/Employment Agencies
Salary	$32.54 Per Hour
Company Size	1,000 to 1,499 employees
Year Founded	1968
Website	https://www.tailoredmanagement.com/

Description

Lab Computing Analyst
Location: Seattle, WA 98102
Contract Duration: 6 Months — Potential Extension or Full-Time Conversion
Pay Rate: $32.54/hour (W2)
Benefits: Weekly Pay, Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Job Description Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated Lab Computing Analyst to join a dynamic laboratory IT service team supporting customer laboratory environments. The ideal candidate will provide technical support for Windows-based systems, laboratory instrumentation, desktop hardware, software, and related IT infrastructure within a regulated laboratory environment.

Key Responsibilities

Implement, monitor, maintain, and provide technical support for customer laboratory IT environments, including systems integrated with scientific instrumentation.
Implement customer-specific benchtop computing designs, configurations, and processes.
Administer Windows-based platforms and ensure reliable connectivity across laboratory systems.
Provide support for operating systems, desktop hardware, peripherals, instrument-controlled software, core desktop applications, and computer imaging.
Manage equipment onboarding, retirement, relocation, and lifecycle activities.
Implement and maintain Windows security controls, including:
- User and group permissions
- File and folder permissions
- Group Policies
- Local security policies
Troubleshoot technical issues and identify opportunities for system enhancements, upgrades, and solutions to improve desktop platform performance and reliability.
Ensure compliance with client corporate policies through periodic reporting and compliance programs.
Serve as the technical support contact for instrument vendors.
Troubleshoot and repair instrument-related computers and escalate infrastructure issues to appropriate client teams.
Provide technical support for new system validations and change management activities.
Create and maintain accurate physical inventories of laboratory equipment, computers, software, and other client-specified assets.
Submit weekly engineering reports to the team lead by close of business on the last business day of each week.
Serve as a client liaison for hardware- and software-related inquiries.
Participate in client and team meetings as required.
Provide support across applicable enterprise IT practices as needed.
Demonstrate appropriate use of office equipment and software following required training.
Maintain all required training and compliance related to health and safety, information security, environmental requirements, and daily operational procedures.

Critical Skills

Excellent customer service skills with the ability to listen to, understand, and interpret client requirements.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, including the ability to resolve complex technology issues.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize, track, and complete multiple tasks and projects within established deadlines.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced laboratory and IT environment.

Basic Qualifications
Candidates must meet one of the following:

Bachelor’s Degree with 2+ years of technical experience; OR
Associate’s Degree with 3+ years of technical experience; OR
High School Diploma or equivalent with 5+ years of technical experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Microsoft Office, networking, remote computing, and backup technologies.
Experience supporting scientific or laboratory instrumentation.
Experience working in a Life Sciences or laboratory environment.
Experience working in a validated environment.
Experience working in GxP, ISO, and FDA-compliant facilities.
Familiarity with laboratory IT systems and instrument-integrated computing environments.

Working Environment & Physical Requirements

Must be comfortable working in laboratory and controlled environments and wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE), such as lab coats and safety glasses.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment where workload and completion demands may be high.
Must be able to remain stationary for more than 25% of the workday.
May occasionally travel between laboratories, corridors, adjoining rooms, and buildings across the onsite facility.
Regularly operate instruments, tools, objects, and controls that may require bending, squatting, stretching, and reaching.
Ability to occasionally move or lift up to 25 pounds, with potential for occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.
Must have the visual abilities necessary to perform essential job functions, including close-range and distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Occasionally operate computers and standard office equipment, including calculators, copiers, and printers.
May be required to handle hazardous waste in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations, including identifying, handling, generating, accumulating, storing, and labeling hazardous waste.
May be exposed to laboratory hazards, including extreme temperatures, biological materials, and hazardous chemicals.
May be required to complete medical clearance, respiratory protection training, and fit testing for respirator use when required by the laboratory environment.

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About Company

CONNECTING TOP TALENT WITH TOP-TIER OPPORTUNITIES

Tailored Management is a global staffing firm that specializes in partnering with large organizations that run their contingent labor program in a VMS/MSP environment. We have the unique capacity to support programs across all scopes and geographic locations from a single headquarters, successfully elevating program performance across the board and minimizing costs, miscommunication and delivery times. But what do we really do? We bring together the best talent with the greatest opportunities.