Laboratory Operations Specialist

Laboratory Operations Specialist

6-month Contract

Onsite in Novato, CA

Must be able to work on a W2

The Senior Specialist, Laboratory Operations, coordinates and supports multiple laboratories within one or more departments. This could include ownership/responsibilities over any associated warehouse areas, performing glassware washing and media/buffer prep.

• Experienced and works independently to manage day-to-day operations and can perform troubleshooting and problem solving. Customer base is within the labs supported. Highly customer service oriented and has a track record of anticipating the needs of all customers, including bench scientists
• Responsible for cross-functional execution of processes such as equipment installation working with engineering, facilities, suppliers and procurement. Oversees inventory management such as purchasing, maintaining, storing, and allocating lab equipment and supplies.
• Can provide direction to peers, if needed. Completes assignments in a timely fashion and helps manager with assignments or projects when needed.
• Ability to work on issues with a complex and diverse scope in a matrixed organization.
• Can perform troubleshooting and basic problem-solving. Can effectively reach a solution for most problems. Proposes process improvements.