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Lab Management Specialist

South San Francisco, CA 94080

Posted: 07/18/2024 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Scientific Job Number: 610995 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description


Lab Management Specialist

We are looking for a highly organized and proactive Contract Lab Management Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating lab equipment maintenance, procuring lab supplies, and ensuring smooth and safe lab operations through active collaboration with lab users.

Responsibilities
  • Oversee the laboratory maintenance and calibration schedule to ensure all equipment is functioning optimally.
  • Coordinate lab equipment maintenance and calibration events with research groups.
  • Manage relationships with third-party suppliers for maintenance and calibration services.
  • Ensure the availability of lab equipment and supplies to support ongoing research needs.
  • Serve as the system administrator for the Rees equipment monitoring system, acting as a backup for alarm responses related to incubators, refrigerators, and freezers.
  • Mentor and train lab users on the Ress system to ensure on-call readiness.
  • Process contract and purchase requests for lab equipment and supplies.
  • Actively oversee laboratory supply inventory for general use areas.
  • Maintain an up-to-date equipment asset log and manage the distribution and collection of lab notebooks.
  • Perform routine lab inspections and collaborate with lab users to ensure safety compliance.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to increase operational efficiency of the laboratory.

 

Requirements
  • Bachelor's of Science in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, or related physical science. >1 year experience with laboratory equipment operation, maintenance and/or repair OR Associate degree from an accredited college or university, with 3-5 years related experience in equipment operation, maintenance and/or repair. 
  • 2 to 3 years of lab management experience including inventory and equipment management.
  • Exposure to laboratory and safety protocols, either as a Research Assistant (RA) or in lab management.
  • Experience handling vendors for equipment and lab supplies.
  • Proficient in using MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint system.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to problem-solve and troubleshoot.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Detail-oriented with a commitment to maintaining high safety standards.

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Planet Pharma is an equal opportunity employer. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

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Although this hasn't been an issue at Planet Pharma, the staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma.