Lab Operations Specialist - Remote-Friendly

RemoteLeads; United States; Remote; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

RemoteLeads is seeking an early-career Laboratory Operations Associate to support procurement, inventory management, and ticketing for research teams. You will handle receiving, auditing, restocking, aliquoting, and waste management while collaborating with EHS and R&D to sustain GLP-compliant workflows.

The role emphasizes strong organization, communication, and teamwork in a dynamic, high-throughput environment. A bachelor’s in Life Sciences and 1 year of lab experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or related field preferred.
• At least 1 year of hands-on laboratory experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace.
• Experience with internal ticketing or inventory systems preferred.
• Strong critical-thinking, problem-solving, initiative, and proactive planning skills.
• Excellent organization, prioritization, multitasking, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic, high-throughput environment.
• Ability to occasionally lift, push, pull, and move packages or equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement, receiving, auditing, restocking, preparation, and aliquoting of laboratory supplies and reagents.
• Maintain inventory levels for consumables, high-value assets, and safety supplies.
• Monitor and fulfill laboratory ticketing requests from research personnel.
• Receive, sort, break down, and transport packages, pallets, and shipments across buildings.
• Conduct laboratory safety walkthroughs and inspections for EHS and GLP compliance.
• Set up, monitor, and manage biohazardous and hazardous chemical waste streams.
• Collaborate with EHS, R&D, and cross-functional teams to maintain smooth workflows.
• Organize and facilitate routine laboratory cleanup events.
• Perform additional operational tasks and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Lab operations

Inventory management

Ticketing system experience

Proactive planning

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Physical capability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Workspace

Job description

RemoteLeads is seeking an early-career Laboratory Operations Associate to support procurement, inventory management, and ticketing for research teams. You will handle receiving, auditing, restocking, aliquoting, and waste management while collaborating with EHS and R&D to sustain GLP-compliant workflows.

The role emphasizes strong organization, communication, and teamwork in a dynamic, high-throughput environment. A bachelor’s in Life Sciences and 1 year of lab experience are preferred.