Technical Development Operations Specialist

The Technical Development Operations Specialist is responsible for enabling efficient execution of Technical Development activities through effective laboratory planning, scheduling, laboratory inventory management, shipping/logistics, and operational coordination. This individual will work closely with Process Development, Analytical Development, MSAT and other cross-functional partners to ensure laboratories are appropriately resourced and that materials, samples, equipment and operational processes are available when needed. Responsibilities: Coordinate and maintain laboratory scheduling across Technical Development teams, including shared laboratory spaces, equipment, and other constrained resources Partner with scientific teams to translate development plans and project priorities into executable laboratory schedules Maintain inventory management processes for laboratory consumables, raw materials, and other development supplies Partner with scientists to forecast material requirements and coordinate replenishment to ensure materials are available to support planned laboratory activities Partner with scientists and cross-functional stakeholders to anticipate operational needs and help resolve scheduling, material, or resource conflicts Serve as liaison between the Technical Development organization and the Lab Operations team to enable effective partnership Identify and escalate lab-related bottlenecks (e.g., lab space issues, equipment availability, etc.) Support training of new team members on Technical Development operations Identify opportunities to reduce material waste, expired inventory, redundant purchases and unnecessary costs Coordinate shipment of time-sensitive materials and samples Coordinate receipt, reconciliation, storage and distribution of incoming materials and samples Track equipment status and proactively communicate downtime or capacity constraints to laboratory teams Support the development and maintenance of standard operating processes, workflows, templates, and other tools to improve consistency and efficiency across Technical Development Assist with capacity and resource planning by collecting and maintaining data related to laboratory utilization, equipment needs, and upcoming development activities Compile operational metrics and identify trends or recurring issues that may inform process improvements Identify opportunities to improve day-to-day Technical Development operations and support the development of practical tools, processes, and ways of working that increase efficiency and visibility Other related duties, as assigned Qualifications: