Senior Scientist, Lab Operations Manager

AstraZeneca • Seattle, WA

16h • Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for facilitating lab supply ordering, restocking, and inventory management. The position also involves coordinating lab equipment repair, purchasing, annual service, and preventative maintenance contracts. Vendor management for supplies like dry ice, gas, PPE, and waste disposal is a key responsibility. The role requires liaising with site IT for instrument data backup and application support, and coordinating domestic and international shipping with couriers, lab employees, and receivers, including obtaining necessary import/export permits. Additionally, the role interfaces with building management and business operations for facilities work orders, HVAC servicing, space scheduling, and reporting janitorial issues. Maintaining remote alarm systems for critical storage units and responding to critical alerts outside normal business hours is essential. The position also partners with local EHS consultants and Global AZ SHE to create and maintain a workplace health and safety program, performing annual reviews of EHS documentation and signage. It serves as the primary coordinator for fire safety training and fire drill management, submits annual hazardous waste summaries and other reports through the EPA's RCRA system, and submits lab permit applications and renewals to the Seattle Fire Department. Periodic reviews of chemical inventory, PPE hazard risk assessment, biological hazards risk assessment, and other risk assessments are also part of the role. AstraZeneca offers an inspiring learning environment where every setback is seen as a chance to improve. Our supportive yet challenging approach pushes us towards groundbreaking solutions. We are dedicated experts who combine specialist knowledge with curiosity, always searching for better ways of doing things. Working here means contributing to something that truly matters—using our skillset to make an important difference to society and patients across the globe.

Requirements

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree in scientific discipline or related area preferred
• 10+ years of experience in lab and facilities management within the pharmaceutical, biologics, or other related industries
• Demonstrated knowledge of administrative management practices and procedures
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Team player with great people skills
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Manual dexterity to operate office equipment (i.e. computers, phones, etc.)
• Ability to lift at least 25 pounds

Responsibilities

• Facilitate lab supply ordering, restocking, and inventory management.
• Coordinate lab equipment repair, purchasing, annual service, and preventative maintenance contracts.
• Manage vendors for supply of dry ice, gas, PPE, and waste disposal.
• Liaise with site IT to manage instrument data backup and application support.
• Coordinate domestic and international shipping with couriers, lab employees, and receivers, obtaining import/export permits as needed.
• Interface with building management and business operations to request facilities work orders, HVAC servicing, space scheduling, and report lab janitorial issues.
• Maintain remote alarm systems for critical storage units.
• Respond to critical alerts outside normal business hours.
• Partner with local EHS consultant and Global AZ SHE to create and maintain a workplace health and safety program according to federal, state, and local requirements.
• Perform annual review of EHS documentation and signage, updating as needed.
• Primary coordinator of fire safety training and fire drill management.
• Submit annual hazardous waste summary and additional reports as needed through the EPAs RCRA reporting system.
• Submit lab permit (HMIS) application and renewal to Seattle Fire Department.
• Conduct periodic reviews of chemical inventory, PPE hazard risk assessment, biological hazards risk assessment, and other risk assessments as needed.

Benefits

• qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]
• paid vacation and holidays
• paid leaves
• health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage
• short-term incentive bonus opportunity
• equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees