Lab Support Specialist

Flagship Facility Services•San Jose, CA

About The Position

Flagship Lab Services is seeking a Lab Support Specialist with laboratory experience to join its growing division. Working under supervision, this intermediate-level position is assigned to different operations and service departments. The specialist performs laboratory services and maintenance, assists with corrective work orders and preventive maintenance, and completes manual tasks such as moving equipment and materials. The work includes on-site routine maintenance and related support duties. This is a full-time, non-exempt position. Days and hours vary according to business demands, and overtime may be available. Travel between sites may be necessary. Employees must already be authorized to work in the United States.

Requirements

High school graduation or a high school equivalency diploma.
Six months of prior work experience in a related work environment, demonstrating good attendance, professional behavior, and reliability.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to complete tasks and paperwork with basic supervision.
Computer skills, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
May require an active driver's license and personal vehicle.
Manual dexterity sufficient to use hand tools and paint.
Ability to stand, crouch, climb, use a ladder, and perform various types of manual labor.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Corrected vision sufficient for reading, performing repairs, and painting.
Must already be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Basic knowledge of building and laboratory management systems.

Responsibilities

Monitor, clean, and maintain hood traps, incubators (filling them as needed), and water baths.
Assist the team with content transfers when cold-storage units fail.
Monitor and dump waste containers.
Prepare buffers.
Maintain LN2 Freezer Pro and cold-storage contact records, updating them annually.
Wash glassware and autoclave materials; stock and replenish clean or sterilized materials as needed.
Work with the team to close out former employees’ workspaces, including cold storage and benches, and prepare spaces for incoming hires.
Maintain service tickets for laboratory equipment needs and coordinate with groups and scientists to ensure service is completed and documented appropriately.
Submit and follow through on tickets for printer issues.
Perform general laboratory housekeeping, including lab cleanouts and cardboard removal.
Process pipettes for annual calibration.
Handle bio bins and bio-waste safely; clean and maintain Decon equipment.
Monitor alarms and automation systems; perform basic inventory and tool-safety tasks.
Escort vendors and contractors.
Perform other duties as assigned.