Lab Operations Specialist

3 weeks ago


Cambridge, United States TechData Service Company LLC Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Contract: 6 Months (Renewable)
Pay Rate: Up to $33/hr. W2
Location: Cambridge, MA
Job ID: 58509
Job Title: Laboratory Operations Specialist

  • Open to candidates who recently graduated with a Bachelor's degree, preferably in Biology, Chemistry or Biochemistry.
  • This is not a research role and the individual will not be working in a laboratory.

Must Have:

  • Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry or Biochemistry is highly preferred.
  • Excellent organization skills and have a high attention to detail
  • Strong analytical and computer skills, including expertise in using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook
  • Ability to be on site at Cambridge Crossing full time

We are seeking a self-motivated, detail-orientated, and collaborative team member to partner effectively with research staff and support day-to-day laboratory operations at our new flagship building in Cambridge, MA. The successful candidate will be part of the Lab Operations (Lab Ops) team within Strategy & Research Operations and will play a critical role in maintaining safe and efficient laboratory operations, ensuring continuity of scientific workflows, and improve resources utilization at a departmental and site-wide level. Candidate must be a highly organized, proactive, and self-directed individual who can handle a variety of tasks in a matrix environment.

Main responsibilities will include, but not limited to:

  • Coordinate service requests for lab instruments partnering with Unity Lab Services (ULS) and other third-party vendors accordingly.
  • Support lab equipment installations and relocations, and triage with Facilities, Information Technology, Environmental Health & Safety to ensure proper awareness and compliance.
  • Coordinate training with vendors and end users as needed.
  • Organize and facilitate internal laboratory equipment moves following established company’s procedures.
  • Follow up on Lab Ops Request submitted by end users and update in SharePoint tracker accordingly.
  • Partner with Support Teams team to solve departmental and site-wide challenges that impact scientific workflows.
  • This individual will also be involved in special projects as needed to support the department.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree required. Preferably in Chemistry, Biology or Biochemistry
  • Must possess excellent organization skills and have a high attention to detail with a desire to get the job completed accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Must take initiative, be collaborative, team player, and resourceful.
  • The position requires strong interpersonal skills and exceptional communication skills (both verbal and written).
  • Ability to exercise independent discretion and judgment to solve problems is essential.
  • Strong analytical and computer skills, including expertise in using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, are required. Knowledge of SharePoint is a plus.

Onsite role at our Cambridge location.

TechData is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

 

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance

 

Schedule:

 

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

 

Education:

 

  • Bachelor's (Preferred)

 

Experience:

 

  • Lab Operations: 1 year (Preferred)
  • service requests for lab instruments: 1 year (Preferred)
  • SharePoint: 1 year (Preferred)
  • training coordination: 1 year (Preferred)

 

Ability to Commute:

 

  • Cambridge, MA 02141 (Required)

 

Ability to Relocate:

 

  • Cambridge, MA 02141: Relocate before starting work (Required)

 

Work Location: In person

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