Laboratory Operations Technician (Onsite)

Our client, a leader in the pharmaceutical industry, is seeking a Laboratory Operations Tech II to join their team.

**This job is a 5 days onsite position in Woburn, MA**
**W2 Only**

Responsibilities (including but not limited to):
Support all laboratory services work including materials, chemical, and equipment management and tasks as assigned by the manager.

• Dispose of biohazardous materials, chemical waste, sharps, and other potentially hazardous materials according to local and Federal regulations.
• Perform glass washing and autoclaving activities.
• Support shipping and receiving of laboratory supplies, chemicals, and biological samples.
• Maintain shipping and lab cleanliness by performing daily lab walk-through.
• Perform weekly safety walk-throughs and partner with Environmental Health & Safety to remediate any issues.
• Assist in writing operating procedures for laboratory equipment and instructions for routine laboratory services and maintenance.
• Perform routine laboratory maintenance and assist in equipment management and ongoing maintenance such as scheduling refrigerator cleaning, freezer defrost and incubator decontamination, materials reorganization, and preventative maintenance of laboratory equipment, etc.
• Interface with vendors for routine and emergency maintenance as needed.
• Interface with vendors to meet consumable delivery timelines and backorder replacement.
• Work as a liaison between lab personnel and Facilities if fluctuations in demand of supply of liquid nitrogen, CO2 tanks, and dry ice supply arise.
• Regularly update reference materials (SOPS, Work Instructions, Job Aids, etc.) with informational changes and identify ways to improve quality, efficiency, and productivity through process improvements.
• Participate in project and lab services meetings.
• Work as a member of the lab support team; perform routine and other duties as assigned.
• Other duties as requires.

Requirements:

• 2-3 years of experience in a scientific laboratory or lab services role in a university or pharma/biotech environment
• DOT/IATA Professional certification (certification class available on the job).
• GHS and Hazardous Communication
• HAZWOPER certification a plus, but not required.
• Experience with shipping and receiving of GMP materials.
• Experience with purchasing and inventory management preferred.
• Knowledge of aseptic technique and experience working in BSL2 laboratory environments
• Customer oriented, excellent interpersonal skills, with ability to interact effectively and work efficiently with people at all levels in an organization.
• Ability to execute duties with high attention to detail and to adjust workload based on priorities as the needs arise.
• Must have exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work.
• Ability to work independently and be proactive with a "can-do" attitude.
• Ability to read, interpret, and comply with documents such as internal SOPs, operating and maintenance instructions, and company policies.
• Must be comfortable with biological specimen handling.
• Knowledge of VMI. ULS IM, and Oracle is a plus.