Lab Operations Lead — Safety, Equipment & Moves (Temp)

FHLB Des Moines; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Bioengineering seeks a Temporary Laboratory Coordinator Lead to support the Facilities Manager in day-to-day operation, safety oversight, and coordination of instructional lab spaces. You will manage lab supplies, equipment upkeep, and building logistics to ensure labs run safely for faculty and students.

The role involves developing SOPs, maintaining maintenance schedules, providing hands-on technical support, training staff on safety procedures, and assisting with inventory, procurement, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a clinical/laboratory/public health lab
• Advanced Degree in an appropriate scientific field
• Professional-level experience may substitute for the degree

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and update SOPs for lab activities
• Maintain instrument maintenance schedule and document status
• Provide day-to-day technical support for lab instruments and safety
• Train instructors and students on lab safety procedures
• Maintain inventory records and manage reorders
• Assist with procurement by researching vendor pricing
• Dispose of used equipment per waste-handling procedures
• Coordinate lab relocations and related logistics

Job description

Bioengineering seeks a Temporary Laboratory Coordinator Lead to support the Facilities Manager in day-to-day operation, safety oversight, and coordination of instructional lab spaces. You will manage lab supplies, equipment upkeep, and building logistics to ensure labs run safely for faculty and students.

The role involves developing SOPs, maintaining maintenance schedules, providing hands-on technical support, training staff on safety procedures, and assisting with inventory, procurement, and