Lab Operations Specialist - I*

Manage all laboratory vendor service contracts ensuring that preventative maintenance visits are executed on schedule. Regularly evaluate fixed lab equipment (fume hoods, exhaust fans, biosafety cabinet, etc) are functioning properly.

Job Title: Lab Operations Specialist 
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Duration: 12 Months

Job Description:
Key Responsibilities:
Maintain equipment inventory, ensuring the information is accurate and updated promptly.
Regularly evaluate fixed lab equipment (fume hoods, exhaust fans, biosafety cabinet, etc) are functioning properly.
Manage all laboratory vendor service contracts ensuring that preventative maintenance visits are executed on schedule
Manage and coordinate timelines across laboratories for certifications and calibrations on critical equipment
Help resolve and/or coordinate equipment repair visit between the service provider and the laboratory team.
Review cold storage monitoring software to minimize the risk of freezer failure. Escalate issues internally and troubleshoot as needed.
Participate in laboratory emergency planning/management – e.g. power outages and infrastructure projects
Work with all parties involved (technicians, users, IT, and leadership) to ensure that both the equipment and operational needs are met.
Chaperone technicians from external suppliers and ensure they are adhering to company policies while onsite.
Oversee delivery logistics by coordinating the receipt of packages, gas deliveries, or installation of laboratory equipment.
Support the procurement of laboratory consumables and supplies as needed.
Perform general troubleshooting of laboratory operation issues as they arise.
Support the development and maintenance of procedures to ensure compliant lab operations.
Work with lab safety officer to manage the safety systems/compliance and ensure the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is current and available.
Provide miscellaneous laboratory maintenance tasks as needed e.g. supply stocking, eye wash/safety shower flushing, removal of waste, etc

Required Qualifications:
A.S. or B.S. in Life Sciences or Facilities Management with management/technical Client.
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 member of cross-functional team
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to solve problems while anticipating the downstream impacts
Highly organized with a strong attention to detail, clarity, accuracy, and conciseness.

Additional Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with project management activities and vendor management preferred
Experience working within an R&D team while establishing and enforcing best practices in laboratory operations preferred
Experience training/teaching new employees specific relevant technical and conceptual skills is a plus
Experience with lab supplies procurement