Lab Operations & Inventory Assistant (Contractor)

WuXi Biologics Group; New Jersey; On-site; USD 38,572 - 48,216; Full time

Job summary

WuXi Biologics Group is seeking a Lab Operations & Inventory Assistant contractor in Cranbury, NJ. The role involves maintaining lab layouts, managing inventory, and supporting EHS standards. This position requires a Bachelor’s in life sciences or an associate degree with experience in a biopharmaceutical environment, alongside strong communication and organizational skills. The hourly pay is between $28.00 - $35.00, and candidates must work on-site and manage multiple tasks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or related field or associate degree with 1+ years of experience in relevant settings.
• Good oral & written communication skills are required.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage the shared stock room and support 5S efforts.
• Communicate with PD teams to maintain laboratory supplies.
• Support the inventory and chemical management efforts.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Education

Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or related field

Associate degree with 1+ years of experience

Job description

Job Title

Lab Operations & Inventory Assistant (Contractor)

Work Location

Cranbury NJ

Job Summary

Under the direction of the PD Operations Manager, maintain the 5S lab layouts, support lab safety efforts, and support the material management, equipment management, and stock room maintenance as a member of the PD Operations Department. Support the Process Development (PD) Labs by acting as a point of contact for their daily lab activities and operational needs.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage the shared stock room and shared chemical stock room(s) owned by PD Ops and support 5S efforts for the reorganization of PD lab consumables.
• Communicate with PD teams, the procurement team, warehouse, and PD managers to maintain laboratory supplies requested by end users.
• Support the inventory and chemical management efforts of PD labs and act as a point of contact for inventory verifications, purchase approvals, and inventory transports across WuXi BioDev US sites.
• Coordinate with PD personnel to maintain PD material stock to avoid shortage and expiration.
• Help maintain EHS standards and 5S application in the PD labs.
• Coordinate with lab owners and support 5S efforts for the reorganization of PD Labs.
• Support the management of equipment in PD labs by submitting work orders and supporting the scheduling of service, calibrations, and maintenance schedule etc.
• Act as equipment owner for shared lab equipment, such as the autoclave and glass washer. Operate, compile usage logs, and support the daily scheduling of the glass washer and autoclave.
• Support the maintenance of in lab cleanliness and walk labs frequently to ensure labs are clean, organized, and free of tripping hazards.
• Support lab manager to work with company’s EHS department to coordinate EHS related activities within the PD Labs, such as safety walkthroughs and EHS audits.
• Act as a point of contact for communication between PD Ops and other departments, such as the PD labs, Warehouse, Procurement, Finance, GSC, F&E, Calibrations, IT, and additional support staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or related field or associate degree with 1+ years of experience in a biopharmaceutical or biological contract testing/manufacturing organization, or in a laboratory setting.
• Good oral & written communication skills are required.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and to exhibit effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to read, understand, and train on applicable SOPs for PD operations and PD lab functions.
• Excellent organizational skills and prioritization skills are greatly preferred.
• Hands‑on experience with equipment management or stock room management is preferred but not required.
• Experience in a GMP environment is preferred but not required.
• Ability to work fully on site and take on multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficient in Microsoft (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Compensation

The anticipated hourly pay range for this position is $28.00 - $35.00.

The job description does not intend to list all the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employee holding this position would be required to perform other job‑related duties/responsibilities based on their expertise and company business needs.