Lab Operations & Equipment Specialist

ATR International; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Presencial; USD 88.846.000 - 117.511.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

ATR International's client in Philadelphia, PA, seeks a highly organized Lab Operations Specialist to oversee daily laboratory maintenance, manage vendor service contracts, and coordinate equipment certifications within a high-tempo R&D facility.

You will work with scientists and cross-functional teams to ensure lab infrastructure and safety systems run smoothly, with responsibilities including equipment management, procurement, and compliance to keep operations running at peak performance.

Formación

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or related discipline.
• Minimum 1 year of pharmaceutical, biotech, or academic life sciences experience.
• Minimum 2 years implementing maintenance/repair programs in an R&D facility.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs to move lab equipment and consumables.

Responsabilidades

• Equipment Management: Maintain accurate equipment inventories, monitor cold-storage software to prevent freezer failures, and regularly evaluate fixed lab equipment (fume hoods, biosafety cabinets, exhaust fans).
• Vendor & Service Coordination: Manage vendor service contracts, schedule preventative maintenance, coordinate equipment calibrations/certifications, and chaperone external service technicians onsite.
• Logistics & Procurement: Support lab supply procurement, coordinate package and compressed gas deliveries, and oversee new equipment installation.
• Safety & Compliance: Partner with the Lab Safety Officer to enforce compliance, track PPE availability, perform safety shower/eyewash flushing, and assist with laboratory emergency/infrastructure planning.
• General Operations: Perform routine lab maintenance (stocking supplies, waste removal), troubleshoot operational issues, and support the creation of compliant lab operating procedures.

Conocimientos

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Cross-functional communication

Educación

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or related discipline

Descripción del empleo

ATR International's client in Philadelphia, PA, seeks a highly organized Lab Operations Specialist to oversee daily laboratory maintenance, manage vendor service contracts, and coordinate equipment certifications within a high-tempo R&D facility.

You will work with scientists and cross-functional teams to ensure lab infrastructure and safety systems run smoothly, with responsibilities including equipment management, procurement, and compliance to keep operations running at peak performance.