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Senior Scientist, Lab Operations Manager

AstraZenecaSeattle, WA
Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Senior Scientist, Lab Operations Manager at AstraZeneca, a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering, developing, and commercializing prescription medicines for serious diseases. The position is crucial for facilitating lab operations, managing facilities, and ensuring a robust workplace health and safety program. Key responsibilities include managing lab supplies, equipment, vendors, IT liaison for instrument data, coordinating shipping, and interfacing with building management for facilities work. The role also involves maintaining remote alarm systems and responding to critical alerts outside normal business hours. The successful candidate will partner with EHS consultants to maintain compliance with federal, state, and local requirements, perform annual reviews of EHS documentation, coordinate fire safety training, and manage hazardous waste reporting and lab permits. AstraZeneca fosters an inspiring learning environment, encouraging bold thinking and a commitment to lifelong learning and growth. The company emphasizes an inclusive culture where diversity drives innovation. This position requires in-person working five days per week from the lab/office to promote connection and collaboration, while also respecting individual flexibility. Working here means contributing to something that truly matters, making 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 required 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.
  • Must be capable and willing to 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
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid leaves
  • Health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage
  • Short-term incentive bonus opportunity
  • Eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles)
  • Retirement contribution (hourly roles)
  • Commission payment eligibility (sales roles)

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