Lab Support Technician # 26-19848

US Tech Solutions; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

US Tech Solutions in Thousand Oaks, CA is seeking an entry-level to mid-level Laboratory Operations Support to assist with GLP-compliant lab tasks and maintain accurate documentation. You will help with equipment, samples, and day-to-day operations in a regulated biotech environment.

The role emphasizes teamwork, attention to detail, and strong communication, with focus on supporting scientists and ensuring quality control in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Associate degree with 2 years of experience or equivalent.
• 2 years in a technical school setting with hands-on experience.
• High school diploma / GED with 4 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage lab operations including equipment and facility work orders, asset lifecycle coordination, sample receipt and shipment, material log-in, report quality control, temperature-controlled equipment support, and cross-functional follow-up with operational support teams.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Documentation

Basic Computer Skills

Communication

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

• Ability to perform, verify, and give feedback on complex and involved services, procedures, and other general duties, independently, for a client base that may include Research.
• Continues to maintain the ability and knowledge for routine functionality.

Job Details:

Duration: 12 months contract

Functions

• Begins to become trained in Level II GLPs (if required).Read and train on area specific SOPs.
• Provides basic laboratory support functions including stocking and distributing supplies and equipment;
• Learns to follow Site guidelines, policies, and procedures, including lab regulations. Responsible for maintaining accurate documentation and records..
• Begins to demonstrate accountability for quality of product and services to minimize impact to functional areas.
• Begins to interact with the clients for needs assessment. Possess basic computer operation skills.
• Good comprehension and communication skills (both written and oral).Possess basic organizational and time management skills.
• Prompt and regular attendance to on-site workplace.
• May serve as designee for GLP equipment and areas and learns work order system (if required). Demonstrates a working knowledge of site guidelines, policies, and procedures, including lab regulations.
• Participates and contributes to group and project meetings.
• Performs problem resolution, including identifying problems and offering solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• The ideal candidate is an early career to moderately experienced laboratory support professional who has hands-on experience working in a biotech, pharmaceutical, laboratory, or other regulated environment.
• The strongest candidate will understand GxP/GMP-regulated laboratory practices and have experience supporting laboratory operations, particularly temperature-controlled equipment, sample management, freezer/sample transfers, equipment maintenance or calibration coordination, and documentation.
• This is a hands-on lab operations/support position rather than a research scientist role.
• The individual does not need extensive scientific research experience or an advanced degree.
• Most of the position-specific equipment and processes can be taught. The manager is particularly interested in someone who combines laboratory experience with a customer-service mindset.
• The Operations group supports internal scientists, so the candidate needs to be responsive, approachable, organized, and comfortable helping scientists resolve day-to-day operational needs.
• The person must also be comfortable managing multiple priorities simultaneously, following established procedures, maintaining accurate documentation, and communicating issues such as temperature alarms to the appropriate stakeholders.
• Candidates with previous sample management, freezer management, temperature-controlled storage, or sample transfer experience is also highly desired.

Basic Qualifications

• Associate degree and 2 years of experience OR
• 2 years in a technical school setting with hands-on experience OR
• High school diploma / GED and 4 years of experience

Top Must Have Skill Sets

• Strong teamwork, communication, detail-oriented.
• Organization / Project Coordination: Candidate must be able to manage numerous activities at once, including equipment schedules, alarms, documentation, sample activities, and requests from scientists.
• Attention to Detail: Important because the technician will work with regulated equipment, samples, maintenance/calibration records, and documentation.
• Teamwork: Must work effectively within an Operations organization and with the scientists the team supports.
• Documentation: Candidate should be comfortable following procedures and accurately documenting activities, particularly within a regulated environment.
• Basic Computer Skills: Standard workplace computer skills such as Microsoft Word and similar tools are sufficient. No specialized software expertise was identified as mandatory.

Day-to-day Responsibilities

• The role will manage lab operations activities including equipment and facility work orders, asset lifecycle coordination, sample receipt and shipment, material log-in, report quality control, temperature-controlled equipment support, and cross-functional follow-up with operational support teams.

About US Tech Solutions

US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com .

US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran

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