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Lab Operations Specialist - II

Careers Integrated Resources Inc Philadelphia, PA (Onsite) Contractor
Job Title: Lab Operations Specialist - II
Location: Philadelphia, PA 19146
Duration - 12 months+ (Possible Extension)
 
Description:
Local candidates only to Client Philadelphia, would need to be onsite 5 days a week.
 
Key Responsibilities:
  • Maintain equipment inventory, ensuring the information is accurate and updated promptly.
  • Regularly evaluate fixed lab equipment (fume hoods, exhaust fans, biosafety cabinet, etc) are functioning properly.
  • Manage all laboratory vendor service contracts ensuring that preventative maintenance visits are executed on schedule
  • Manage and coordinate timelines across laboratories for certifications and calibrations on critical equipment
  • Help resolve and/or coordinate equipment repair visit between the service provider and the laboratory team.
  • Review cold storage monitoring software to minimize the risk of freezer failure. Escalate issues internally and troubleshoot as needed.
  • Participate in laboratory emergency planning/management – e.g. power outages and infrastructure projects
  • Work with all parties involved (technicians, users, IT, and leadership) to ensure that both the equipment and operational needs are met.
  • Chaperone technicians from external suppliers and ensure they are adhering to company policies while onsite.
  • Oversee delivery logistics by coordinating the receipt of packages, gas deliveries, or installation of laboratory equipment.
  • Support the procurement of laboratory consumables and supplies as needed.
  • Perform general troubleshooting of laboratory operation issues as they arise.
  • Support the development and maintenance of procedures to ensure compliant lab operations.
  • Work with lab safety officer to manage the safety systems/compliance and ensure the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is current and available.
  • Provide miscellaneous laboratory maintenance tasks as needed e.g. supply stocking, eye wash/safety shower flushing, removal of waste, etc
 
Required Qualifications:
  • A.S. or B.S. in Life Sciences or Facilities Management with management/technical emphasis.
  • Minimum 1 year of pharmaceutical, life sciences, or biotech experience in an academic or industry setting.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience implementing maintenance and repair programs in a Research & Development (R&D) facility.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with member of cross-functional team
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to solve problems while anticipating the downstream impacts
  • Highly organized with a strong attention to detail, clarity, accuracy, and conciseness.
 
Additional Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with project management activities and vendor management preferred
  • Experience working within an R&D team while establishing and enforcing best practices in laboratory operations preferred
  • Experience training/teaching new employees specific relevant technical and conceptual skills is a plus
  • Experience with lab supplies procurement.

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Job Snapshot

Employee Type

Contractor

Location

Philadelphia, PA (Onsite)

Job Type

Other

Experience

Not Specified

Date Posted

03/10/2026

Job ID

26-05951

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