Lab Support Specialist
Dawar Consulting•Wilmington, MA
•Onsite
About The Position
Our client, a world leader in life sciences and biotechnology, is seeking a Laboratory Support Specialist based in Wilmington, Massachusetts. This is a long-term contract with the possibility of extension. The role supports laboratory operations through waste management, inventory coordination, equipment upkeep, shipping and receiving, vendor coordination, and meeting organization. The specialist will also learn NGS library preparation workflows to assist with manual testing.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a science-related field.
Nice To Haves
- Previous laboratory experience.
- Experience with laboratory equipment.
- Experience with chemical inventory or laboratory supplies.
- Experience with NGS library preparation.
Responsibilities
- Manage laboratory waste and coordinate waste pickups.
- Maintain chemical and consumables inventory, including ordering and receiving supplies.
- Perform equipment maintenance, calibration, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting.
- Coordinate shipping, receiving, customer visits, and lab coat management.
- Organize monthly lab meetings and support laboratory operations.
- Learn NGS library preparation workflows to assist with manual testing.
- Coordinate vendor visits, service contracts, and equipment and CapEx purchases with Procurement.
Benefits
- Medical benefits.
- Paid sick leave.
- 401(k).
