Senior Specialist, Facilities Technician

Socket.dev; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Life/AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Park-like setting

Job summary

QPS, LLC is seeking a Senior Specialist, Facilities Technician to support the Real-Time Laboratory and Facilities activities at our Newark, Delaware site. The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, equipment upkeep, and close collaboration with the LCM team.

The position requires a degree in a scientific discipline and CRO/regulated industry experience. You will monitor alarms, maintain labs, manage inventories, and assist in maintaining facility operations and expansion.

Qualifications

• University/College Degree in relevant scientific discipline or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated experience in CRO, Clinical Research, or other relevant field.
• Experience in a regulated industry laboratory preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor environmental and equipment alarms in real-time laboratories.
• Help keep laboratories and devices clean, operational, and presentable (freezers, BSC hoods, water baths, balances).
• Interact with support teams to address maintenance and qualification needs or issues.
• Provide input to management on future lab function needs.
• Maintain inventory of reagents and consumables.
• Review lab logbooks for accuracy and report issues to Lab Floor Supervisor.
• Address real-time facility tasks to maintain office and laboratory expansion and maintenance.
• Monitor the LCM docket for incoming facility requests and address prioritized tasks.

Education

University/College Degree in relevant Scientific discipline

Job description

Do you want to be part of an organization that is making a difference in the lives of millions of people worldwide? If so, we want to hear from you! The Senior Specialist, Facilities Technician is part of the Laboratory & Compliance Management (LCM) support unit within the Department of Translational Medicine (TLM) and is responsible for all daily activities that support the smooth operation and regulatory compliance of the TLM office and laboratories. Strong attention to detail and the ability to read and understand scientific literature provided by our clients and vendors are critical to being successful in this role.

QPS’ Story:

Since its inception, QPS has been assisting pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies with their drug development efforts by providing a full range of Neuropharmacology, DMPK, Toxicology, Bioanalysis, Translational Medicine, Early Phase Clinical and Phase II – IV Clinical Research services. To meet the needs of our clients, we strive to employ talented, caring and committed individuals who will work collaboratively towards achieving our mission of improving human health and the quality of life.

Team members enjoy challenging and rewarding work, and are encouraged achieve their best. Underpinning the operation is a culture that values diversity, innovation, accountability, team work and a friendly atmosphere where performance is recognized and rewarded. We provide unique company benefits, training, and advancement opportunities. Most importantly, we value each of our team members as employees and as individuals.

The Job

• Real-Time Laboratory Technician
  • Monitor, and address environmental and equipment alarms
  • Help keep the laboratories and all the devices clean, operational and presentable, including regular upkeep of laboratory equipment, such as but not limited to freezers, BSC hoods, water baths and balances.
  • Interact with support teams to address maintenance and qualification needs or issues
  • Provide input to management on future needs for lab functions
  • Maintain inventory of reagents and consumables
  • May assist in review of lab logbooks to ensure entries are accurate and report any issues to Lab Floor Supervisor for corrections

• Real- Time Facilities Technician

Monitor the LCM docket for incoming request for facility needs, in real time

After discussion with Supervisor and determining prioritization, work towards addressing request from the LCM docket

Promptly address additional facility tasks given by supervisor to maintain the office and laboratory expansion and maintenance needs

Work Location

• This job will be 100% QPS-office/facility based

Requirements

Education / Experience

• Combination of relevant education & experience that provides sufficient knowledge & skills to ensure incumbent’s success in this role, such as:
  • University/College Degree in relevant Scientific discipline, and/or
  • Demonstrated experience in CRO, Clinical Research, or other relevant field.
• Experience in a Regulated industry laboratory preferred

Why You Should Apply

• Great learning opportunities, especially for those new to the field. Our seasoned professionals are here to support and work with you to explore your learning potential and career goals.
• Structured Career Ladders that provide excellent growth based on your personal aspirations.
• Bonuses and merit increases are a part of the QPS total rewards approach and are linked to individual, team and company performance.
• Solid Benefits package, including Company-matched 401(k), and Company-sponsored Group Life/AD&D and Short and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Park-like setting in Newark, Delaware
• Internal committees designed with the needs and enjoyment of QPS employees in mind.

QPS, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. In accordance with federal, state, and local laws, we recruit, hire, promote and evaluate all personnel without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, citizenship status, physical disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Job applicants and present employees are evaluated solely on ability, experience, and the requirements of the job. In addition, QPS, LLC is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.