Scientific - Laboratory Specialist

TechDigital Group; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a proactive and detail-oriented individual to join their Lab Operations team in Cambridge. This role is crucial for maintaining efficient laboratory operations and ensuring scientific workflows are uninterrupted. The successful candidate will coordinate service requests, support lab equipment installations, and facilitate training, all while collaborating with various teams to solve challenges. If you have a passion for the life sciences and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 1+ years in life sciences or biopharmaceutical industry preferred.
• Excellent organization and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate service requests for lab instruments and support installations.
• Organize internal laboratory equipment moves and follow up on requests.

Skills

Organization Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Attention to Detail

Education

Undergraduate degree in scientific discipline

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

SharePoint

Job description

We are seeking a self-motivated, detail-orientated, and collaborative team member to partner effectively with research staff and support day-to-day laboratory operations at our new flagship building in Cambridge, MA. The successful candidate will be part of the Lab Operations (Lab Ops) team within Strategy & Research Operations and will play a critical role in maintaining safe and efficient laboratory operations, ensuring continuity of scientific workflows, and improving resource utilization at a departmental and site-wide level. Candidate must be a highly organized, proactive, and self-directed individual who can handle a variety of tasks in a matrix environment.

Main responsibilities will include:

1. Coordinate service requests for lab instruments partnering with Unity Lab Services (ULS) and other third-party vendors accordingly.
2. Support lab equipment installations and relocations, and triage with Facilities, Information Technology, Environmental Health & Safety to ensure proper awareness and compliance.
3. Coordinate training with vendors and end users as needed.
4. Organize and facilitate internal laboratory equipment moves following established company's procedures.
5. Follow up on Lab Ops Requests submitted by end users and update in SharePoint tracker accordingly.
6. Partner with Support Teams to solve departmental and site-wide challenges that impact scientific workflows.
7. This individual will also be involved in special projects as needed to support the department.

Requirements:

1. Undergraduate degree in scientific discipline preferred.
2. 1+ years working in life sciences or biopharmaceutical industry. Previous experience in laboratory operations highly preferred.
3. Must possess excellent organization skills and have a high attention to detail with a desire to get the job completed accurately and in a timely manner.
4. Must take initiative, be collaborative, team player, and resourceful.
5. The position requires strong interpersonal skills and exceptional communication skills (both verbal and written).
6. Ability to exercise independent discretion and judgment to solve problems is essential.
7. Strong analytical and computer skills, including expertise in using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, are required. Knowledge of SharePoint is a plus.

Onsite role at our Cambridge location.