Dynamic Resource Group Jobs in Usa

Job Description:

Pay rate: $28/hr

Onsite at Waltham, MA but facility moving to Cambridge, MA 02142

M-F schedule - possibility of daily and Sat OT

8 hr shift but may work 7am-4 or 9-5 depending on work load. Need to be available from 7a-5p

Safety Shoes required (Steel Toe or Composite Toe)

Dress Code: polo/button-up with regular khakis or slacks

What were looking for:

• High School diploma or GED is required; BA/BS Degree in science preferred.
• Minimum 1-2 years experience in a laboratory setting highly desired. Undergraduate lab work will be considered
• Microsoft Office experience required with proficiency in Word and Excel.
• Covid-19 vaccination required.
• Must be flexible, forward- thinking, motivated, and can act independently.
• High level of customer service skills with a professional, can-do demeanor.
• Requires laboratory knowledge including using various instruments to prepare for and perform tests.
• Able to lift 25 lbs.
• Effective communication, both verbal and written, with customer and internal stakeholders required.
• Ability to follow site protocols, policies, and procedures to stay safe, prioritize tasks, solve problems, ensure quality, and meet goals.
• Conform to all customer requirements for background checks, health and safety issues, and security clearances required.

In this role you will:

• The Lab Resource Coordinator is a key member of the laboratory operations team, providing essential support to scientific research groups. This role serves as a critical liaison between scientists and laboratory operations, ensuring smooth and efficient lab operations while maintaining a safe and productive work environment.
• Operational Support: Serve as the primary point of contact for scientific groups, addressing their day-to-day lab operational needs and inquiries.
• Lab Operations Compliance: Ensure adherence to all lab operations protocols and initiatives by science groups.
• Inventory Management:
• Maintain accurate records and inventory of common lab supplies and equipment.
• Coordinate with Avantor services teams (consumables, media/buffer, solvents, etc.) to meet lab needs.
• Catalog and maintain certain common stock items to minimize storage needs.
• Cold Storage Management: Organize and maintain cold storage space (deli fridges, -80C freezers, cryo units) for samples.
• Equipment Maintenance:
• Coordinate with Lab Instrument Services (LIST) for equipment tagging, calibration, and maintenance.
• Submit and track maintenance requests for lab equipment.
• Facility Maintenance:
• Assist with the upkeep of common lab areas (consumable racks, western blot equipment, cold room, TC rooms, equipment rooms).
• Submit work orders for lab issues and follow up on progress.
• Safety Compliance:
• Act as a safety committee representative, participating in safety walkthroughs and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
• Assist with safety training for new hires.
• Training & Support:
• Provide training to new hires on general lab procedures and equipment.
• Assist with the lab coat program, including ordering, stocking, and communicating with vendors.
• Communication:
• Attend department meetings and effectively communicate information between science groups, lab operations, and other relevant teams.
• Space Optimization: Contribute to lab decluttering efforts and space utilization improvements.
• General Lab Assistance:
• Perform basic lab work as directed by science team leads, within the scope of work and contract agreements.
• Provide daily routine equipment assistance (e.g., checking solvent/buffer levels, calibration, instrument startup, waste handling).