Laboratory and Site Operations Associate
San Diego, CA
Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm
Duration:
12-Month Contract
Pay:$25-30/hr (W2)
Our client is a leading biotechnology company specializing in enzyme-based drug delivery technologies and therapeutic development. They are seeking a detail-oriented Laboratory and Site Operations Associate to support laboratory services for the Technical Operations Department and warehouse services for the Site Operations Department. This onsite role requires experience with laboratory operations, inventory management, and warehouse coordination, with opportunities to support cross-functional teams.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Gather, wash, sterilize, and distribute lab glassware as needed
- Maintain stocks of lab consumables and chemical reagents
- Receive inventory goods ordered and stock as needed
- Verify packing slips and match inventory goods delivered
- Maintain log of inventory goods received
- Maintain log of shipments incoming and outgoing
- Deliver inter-department mail and supplies
- Provide mail services to and from the front desk
- Provide warehouse receiving area alternate coverage during core business hours (8:30 AM – 5:00 PM at a minimum)
- Assist Site Operations and Facilities Team with site activities and events, as needed
- Provide coordination assistance to third-party service providers
- Organize and maintain lab storage and warehouse spaces
- Conduct laboratory safety readiness and inspections periodically
- Backup lab support (e.g. buffer preparations, aliquoting/labeling samples, etc.) as needed
Education and Experience
- High School diploma with 1-3 years of experience, OR
- Equivalent combination of experience and education
Knowledge and Skills
- Proven administrative ability and workflow management
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
- Effective communication within a group and individually
- Ability to work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary groups in a fast-paced work environment
- Experience with inventory management is a plus
- Experience with basic lab techniques and lab safety protocols is a plus
- Computer skills including Windows and MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)
- Familiarity with PC, scanners, copy machines, voice-mail and e-mail systems, and common office machines, or ability to be trained
- Experience in biology and chemical laboratory environments needed
- Knowledge of Environmental Health and Safety requirements
- Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. and walk within laboratories and between buildings
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