Lab Support Specialist

Spectraforce Technologies, Inc.; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectraforce Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Lab Support Specialist in Wilmington, MA. The role involves onsite oversight of lab operations, waste management, inventory control, and procurement for the Wilmington lab.

The candidate will assist with routine equipment maintenance and calibration, and support lab shipping/receiving and NGS workflows as needed. Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in a science-related field, with lab experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a science-related field required.
• Lab experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and run monthly lab meetings and information sharing.
• Oversee waste management and waste streams; schedule pickups.
• Maintain chemical inventory and manage new chemicals in the Wilmington lab.
• Process purchasing: place orders for consumables and supplies; manage contracts with vendors.
• Maintain and calibrate lab equipment; perform routine PMs and troubleshooting.
• Support shipping/receiving and lab logistics; assist with NGS library prep workflows as needed.

Skills

Lab operations

Waste management

Equipment maintenance

Vendor coordination

Calibration management

Education

Bachelor's degree in science

Job description

Position Title: Lab Support Specialist

Work Location: Wilmington MA, 1887

Assignment Duration: 12 months

Work Schedule: M-F 8AM -5PM

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Key Responsibilities:

• Run Monthly Lab Organizations Meetings to address concerns and share information
• Waste Management
• Manage waste streams
• Schedule waste pick ups
• Chemical Inventory
• Manage existing and new chemicals coming into the Wilmington lab
• Ordering Management
• Placing and receiving orders for common supplies and consumables
• Inventory Management
• Ensuring sufficient stock of consumables are available in the lab
• Coordinating vendor visits in the lab
• Manage Service Contracts
• Work with Procurement to renew contracts
• Manage new equipment and CapEx purchases
• Work with Procurement to ensure quotes have the best pricing possible
• Equipment Maintenance
• Perform Daily, Monthly, Yearly Maintenance
• PM Management
• Calibration Management
• Troubleshooting equipment
• Shipping and Receiving
• Coordination of Customer visit to Wilmington Lab 360
• Lab Coat management
• Learn NGS library prep workflows to assist in manual testing

Qualification & Experience:

• Education Requirements: Bachelor's degree in a science related field
• Lab experience preferred