Lab Support Specialist
About The Position
The Opportunity: In this role, you will report to the site services supervisor and will work closely with the Avantor’s Lab and Production Services professionals to serve our customers by performing customized, mission-based lab work and research protocols that help return time back to science. Hourly Rate: $26 - $28 Shift: Monday - Friday, 6 am - 2:30 pm Location: La Jolla, CA Benefits: Health and Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision and Wellness programs (eligible for medical coverage on day 1) Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO), Company paid holidays, Choice holidays etc. Financial Well Being: Spending Accounts: Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Accounts (HSA), commuter benefits, 401(k), tuition assistance, employee stock purchase plan discount Added Protection Coverage: To include critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident, legal, identity theft protection, pet, auto, and home insurance. Recognition: Celebrate your peers and earn points to redeem for gifts and products How you will thrive and create an impact Avantor’s Lab and Production Services team is a crucial part of the Avantor Services group serving over 500 customers in biopharma, pharmaceutical, educational, industrial, and high-tech industries with customizable, flexible solutions and end-to-end laboratory operations support. In this role you will: This position involves walking 10K steps a day and lots of lifting of 4L solvent bottles.
Requirements
- Bachelor's of Science Degree preferred or Bachelor's of Arts
- 1+ years of experience working within a laboratory setting
- Collaboration Tool: Microsoft Teams experience preferred.
- Strong process optimization skills and scientific troubleshooting skills
- Fully computer literate and competent with all office applications
- Strong verbal and written skills
- Highly motivated, enthusiastic, hands-on, organized with a strong ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment
Responsibilities
- Facilities and Laboratory Operations Equipment Upkeep - Arrange lab equipment preventative maintenance (PM) maintain PM tracking software.
- Perform routine maintenance on refrigeration.
- Common Equipment Training - Provide basic operating training on common laboratory equipment.
- Assist with equipment troubleshooting and supplemental resources.
- Assist in writing Work Instructions for equipment based on manuals/documentation provided by the manufacturer.
- Procurement Management. Assist in obtaining quotes, preparing purchase orders, and following up with vendors for laboratory, office, and facilities equipment, goods, and consumables.
- Chemical and Biological Storage - Ensure hazardous and biohazardous materials are correctly handled and stored.
- Cold Storage - Maintain and monitor cryogenic gas and dry ice usage. Support monitoring of cold storage through software systems.
- Lab Upkeep - Support upkeep of common lab areas.
- Shipping and Receiving - Provide back-up support to ensure shipments are received, processed, and recipients notified utilizing package tracking software. Ensure unclaimed packages are properly stored.
- Specialty Capital Equipment Training - Notify Operations Manager of licensee requests for specialty equipment training. Coordinate training.
- Facility Modification - Communicate to Operations Manager requests for modifications from licensees. Coordinate changes with contractors. Assist with escorting contractors.
- Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) EHS Policy Compliance - Provide support to staff, licensees, vendors, and visitors with respect to customer EHS standards adherence.
- Safety Committee Meetings. Assist with the organization and preparation of Safety Committee meeting materials. Support execution of action items.
- On-Site ERT - Provide assistance to direct and account for persons during evacuations. Assist the Operations Manager in completing incident reports.
- Training and Policies - Support SOP creation and validation.
- Site Audit Support - Coordinate with the Operations team to prepare the site for inspections within laboratories and facilities, EHS, and security. Monitor completion of corrective actions.
Benefits
- Health and Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision and Wellness programs (eligible for medical coverage on day 1)
- Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO), Company paid holidays, Choice holidays etc.
- Financial Well Being: Spending Accounts: Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Accounts (HSA), commuter benefits, 401(k), tuition assistance, employee stock purchase plan discount
- Added Protection Coverage: To include critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident, legal, identity theft protection, pet, auto, and home insurance.
- Recognition: Celebrate your peers and earn points to redeem for gifts and products
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
