This engaging and fast paced role is lab-based on site (M-F).
NO RELOCATION CANDIDATES
Ideal Candidate:
Communication, cannot be afraid to communicate. Comfortable lead meetings. Green candidates are welcome but do need to meet the basic qualifications
As a Lab Ops Associate you will foster dynamic relationships with scientists to better serve their needs and build relationships with strategic partners to continuously improve and optimize laboratory functions.
Lab Ops Associate will own several developmental labs and will be responsible for oversight of instrumentation, lab space functions, and other tasks related to keeping the laboratory spaces safe and organized to support AS staff.
May assist with special projects as assigned.
Follows all applicable SOPs and procedures.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree
Associate’s degree and 4 years of experience
High school diploma / GED and 6 years of experience
Top 3 Must Have Skill Sets:
Team Player
Excellent written and verbal communication as well as documentation practices
Oversee the upkeep of all assigned lab space to appropriate standards for effective scientific use
Day to Day Responsibilities:
Maintain daily upkeep, scheduling, and oversight of instrument maintenance, coordinating
schedules with Lab Concierge, JLL, ULS, and Facilities
Provide and communicate resources (ISPs) to assist lab staff with non lab ops supported activities
Remove the administrative burden from scientists by submitting and tracking work orders in Maximo and purchasing lab consumables within MyBuy and/or Ariba Catalog
Assist scientists, lab concierge, JLL, and EHSS with equipment installations
Engage in Lab Ops cross site communication and huddles to remain aligned in best practices
Instrument safety and training oversight as Maximo custodian and junior SME
Work with lab concierge and SAM program to purge assets not in use
Actively engage in 5S activities with team members and scientists to continually maintain and improve lab space standards for effective scientist use
Communicate with staff to collect VOC data (feedback) for continuous improvement activities and issue resolution
Engage in Safety Action Team (SAT) meetings and facilitate safety trainings
Coordinate and participate in monthly GETs safety walk and submit report
Conduct monthly/weekly lab huddle(s) to share safety, equipment, and general updates to staff
Upkeep of CRIS containers and material storage in labs to ensure materials are stored properly, materials are not expired, and materials are properly labeled
Coordinate with scientists to maintain freezers/cold rooms/refrigerators/incubators, move samples, and ensure response to alarms (CEMS)
Assist ULS pipette team with maintenance and calibration scheduling of pipettes
Work with scientists to ensure lifecycle management of assets by replacing or upgrading
Benchtop support with IS and Data Management
Assist new staff members in building and lab safety orientation walkthroughs
Maintain a Building Captain Role and assist with emergency response and evacuation coordinators
Maintain and complete LMS assignments and JHA training
Utilize Maximo (Asset Info), My Buy (Purchase), CEMS (Freezers/Fridges/Incubators), SAP (System Manager to Approve PO’s), LABMAC (Add and/or Move