Lab Operations & Equipment Specialist (Onsite)

Apollopros; Wilmington (MA); Presencial; USD 45 000 - 60 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Apollopros in Wilmington, NC is seeking a detail-oriented Lab Support Specialist to support daily laboratory operations in a fast-paced scientific environment. This contract position focuses on managing inventory, coordinating operations, maintaining equipment, and supporting research teams to keep lab processes running smoothly.

You will oversee chemical and waste management, procurement and contract administration, and equipment maintenance, while liaising with vendors and internal teams to

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, or a related scientific field.
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in an onsite laboratory environment.
• Proficiency with inventory management, documentation, and operational coordination.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and facilitate monthly laboratory organization meetings to communicate updates, address concerns, and improve operational efficiency.
• Coordinate customer visits and laboratory tours.
• Manage lab coat services and support general laboratory organization initiatives.
• Coordinate vendor visits and service appointments.
• Oversee laboratory chemical inventory, including tracking existing inventory and managing new chemical arrivals.
• Maintain compliance with laboratory waste management procedures.
• Coordinate waste pickup scheduling and waste stream management.
• Order, receive, and track laboratory supplies, consumables, and common-use materials.
• Monitor inventory levels to ensure laboratories remain fully stocked and operational.
• Maintain accurate records of inventory and procurement activities.
• Manage laboratory service contracts and renewal activities.
• Partner with procurement teams to obtain competitive pricing and process contract renewals.
• Support new equipment acquisitions and capital expenditure (CapEx) purchases.
• Review vendor quotes and assist with cost-effective purchasing decisions.
• Perform routine daily, monthly, and annual equipment maintenance activities.
• Manage preventive maintenance (PM) schedules.
• Coordinate calibration activities and maintain related documentation.
• Troubleshoot laboratory equipment issues and coordinate repairs when needed.
• Manage shipping and receiving activities for laboratory materials and equipment.
• Track deliveries and ensure timely distribution of incoming supplies.
• Learn Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) library preparation workflows.
• Assist laboratory teams with manual testing and workflow support as needed.

Conhecimentos

Strong organizational

Multitasking

Communication skills

Operational coordination

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, or related field

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Apollopros in Wilmington, NC is seeking a detail-oriented Lab Support Specialist to support daily laboratory operations in a fast-paced scientific environment. This contract position focuses on managing inventory, coordinating operations, maintaining equipment, and supporting research teams to keep lab processes running smoothly.

You will oversee chemical and waste management, procurement and contract administration, and equipment maintenance, while liaising with vendors and internal teams to