Laboratory Specialist

ATR International; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 88,846,000 - 117,511,000; Full time

Job summary

ATR International's client in Philadelphia, PA, seeks a highly organized Lab Operations Specialist to oversee daily laboratory maintenance, manage vendor service contracts, and coordinate equipment certifications within a high-tempo R&D facility.

You will work with scientists and cross-functional teams to ensure lab infrastructure and safety systems run smoothly, with responsibilities including equipment management, procurement, and compliance to keep operations running at peak performance.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or related discipline.
• Minimum 1 year of pharmaceutical, biotech, or academic life sciences experience.
• Minimum 2 years implementing maintenance/repair programs in an R&D facility.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs to move lab equipment and consumables.

Responsibilities

• Equipment Management: Maintain accurate equipment inventories, monitor cold-storage software to prevent freezer failures, and regularly evaluate fixed lab equipment (fume hoods, biosafety cabinets, exhaust fans).
• Vendor & Service Coordination: Manage vendor service contracts, schedule preventative maintenance, coordinate equipment calibrations/certifications, and chaperone external service technicians onsite.
• Logistics & Procurement: Support lab supply procurement, coordinate package and compressed gas deliveries, and oversee new equipment installation.
• Safety & Compliance: Partner with the Lab Safety Officer to enforce compliance, track PPE availability, perform safety shower/eyewash flushing, and assist with laboratory emergency/infrastructure planning.
• General Operations: Perform routine lab maintenance (stocking supplies, waste removal), troubleshoot operational issues, and support the creation of compliant lab operating procedures.

Skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Cross-functional communication

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or related discipline

Job description

Our client is a global, research-driven biopharmaceutical pioneer leading the way in developing transformative therapies for life-threatening diseases. Located in the vibrant life sciences hub of Philadelphia, PA, their state-of-the-art R&D facility is dedicated to cutting-edge scientific innovation.

Why Join This Team?

As a Lab Operations Specialist, you will serve as the backbone of dynamic R&D operations. You will work directly with brilliant scientists, researchers, and cross-functional teams to ensure laboratory infrastructure, equipment, and safety systems run seamlessly. If you excel at problem-solving, organizing lab ecosystems, and maintaining high-functioning research environments, this role offers an impactful opportunity to advance groundbreaking science.

Job Title: Lab Operations Specialist

Location: Philadelphia, PA (19104)

Pay Rate: $31.01 – $41.01 / hour

Schedule: Full-Time | Monday – Friday | 40 hours/week (8 hours/day)

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly organized, detailed-oriented Lab Operations Specialist to oversee daily laboratory maintenance, manage vendor service contracts, and coordinate equipment certifications within a high-tempo R&D facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Equipment Management: Maintain accurate equipment inventories, monitor cold-storage software to prevent freezer failures, and regularly evaluate fixed lab equipment (fume hoods, biosafety cabinets, exhaust fans).
• Vendor & Service Coordination: Manage vendor service contracts, schedule preventative maintenance, coordinate equipment calibrations/certifications, and chaperone external service technicians onsite.
• Logistics & Procurement: Support lab supply procurement, coordinate package and compressed gas deliveries, and oversee new equipment installation.
• Safety & Compliance: Partner with the Lab Safety Officer to enforce compliance, track PPE availability, perform safety shower/eyewash flushing, and assist with laboratory emergency/infrastructure planning.
• General Operations: Perform routine lab maintenance (stocking supplies, waste removal), troubleshoot operational issues, and support the creation of compliant lab operating procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Facilities Management, or a related technical discipline.
• Industry Experience: Minimum 1 year of pharmaceutical, biotech, or academic life sciences experience.
• Facility Operations: Minimum 2 years implementing maintenance/repair programs in an R&D facility.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs to move lab equipment and consumables.
• Core Competencies: Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and cross-functional communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing vendor relationships or R&D project activities.
• Background in procurement of laboratory supplies and equipment.
• Experience training/onboarding team members on lab operational protocols.
• Familiarity with cold-storage monitoring systems and emergency response planning.