Operations Technician Level I

Indigo Biosciences, Inc.; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading biotechnology company as an Operations Technician, where your skills will contribute to vital shipping, facilities management, and laboratory support functions. This role is essential for the growth of an innovative firm focused on improving drug discovery research. You will work in a dynamic environment, assisting with the maintenance of laboratory equipment and ensuring smooth operations in shipping and receiving. If you are adaptable, possess strong mechanical skills, and have a passion for supporting scientific advancements, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; 2-4 years related experience required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and effective communication skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in shipping, receiving, and packaging INDIGO products.
• Support facilities management and respond to emergencies.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and assist scientists with duties.

Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Communication Skills

MS Word

MS Excel

Laboratory Equipment Maintenance

Vendor Relations

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a Technical Field

Associate's Degree or Equivalent Certifications

Tools

Laboratory Equipment

Basic Repair Tools

Job description

INDIGO Biosciences, Inc.
State College, PA

Reports to: Shipping and Receiving Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: State College, PA

INDIGO Biosciences, Inc., based in State College, PA, is a biotechnology company that is a global leader of nuclear receptor (NR) assay kits and related screening services. Its customers include the leading US pharmaceutical, biotechnology, chemical, and nutraceutical companies, and they are increasingly selecting INDIGO’s products and services to improve the speed, accuracy, ease and cost-efficiency of their drug discovery research. In addition to NR products, INDIGO is expanding its technology platform to include gene expression and in vitro toxicology capabilities.

With the expansion and growth of our company now is a great time to be a part of our team! The Operations Technician position is vital to our growth.

The Operations Technician will utilize varied skill sets in their work, which will focus on three primary areas:

Shipping and Receiving Duties:

• Assist in packaging, and shipping of INDIGO products
• Assist in establishing and maintaining vendor relations
• Assist mailroom duties through sorting and delivery of parcels.

Facilities Management Duties:

• Support any after hours building needs and activities as required.
• Assist IT with on-site support
• Respond to facilities emergencies.
• Perform facility inspections and report on condition affecting operations.
• Maintain, basic repair, and renovate physical office environment through tool use and contractor use.

Laboratory Support Duties:

• Review and understand laboratory equipment and methods of operation
• Maintain laboratory equipment and stock supplies
• Perform basic support procedures, such as collagen coating of assay plates
• Facilitate the repair of lab equipment
• Comply with all safety procedures and requirements
• Assist Scientists with light laboratory duties
• Maintain chemical and biological compounds log
• Coordinate scheduling of laboratory maintenance and cleaning of equipment with Scientists

Other assigned tasks as requested.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred, or associates degree or equivalent certifications in a technical field
• 2-4 years of related workplace experience
• Physically able to stand, walking, sit, stoop, climb stairs during an 8 hr workday
• Able to lift 40 lbs from floor to bench level
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Experience with MS Word and Excel software
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain a good working relationship with vendors, contractors and INDIGO Personnel
• Exchanges information in a timely manner.
• Knows who to keep informed. Uses confidential information with discretion.
• Demonstrate commitment, dedication, cooperation, positive behavior, adaptability, and flexibility with changes in jobs duties.
• Satisfactory results from a background check

INDIGO is an equal employment opportunity employer. INDIGO makes employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and competence. Except where required or permitted by law, employment practices shall not be influenced or affected by an applicant or employee’s race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class. This policy governs all aspects of employment, promotion, assignment, discharge, and other terms and conditions of employment.