Lab Operations Associate

Position Overview: 
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Laboratory Operations Associate to join our dynamic team. This role is instrumental in ensuring smooth day-to-day operations of the laboratory by collaborating across functional teams and maintaining essential supplies, equipment, and processes. The ideal candidate will be a problem-solver with a passion for creating efficiency, fostering safety, and supporting the success of our laboratory colleagues. 

Key Responsibilities: 

1. Procurement & Inventory Management 

• Collaborate with functional teams to procure, develop, qualify, validate, and continuously maintain laboratory supplies and equipment. 

• Oversee the ordering and inventory of stockroom/warehouse supplies and laboratory-specific materials to ensure timely availability. 

• Proactively track outstanding Purchase Orders (POs) and resolve issues such as substitutions, delays, or service disruptions in collaboration with the team and manager. 

• Collaborate with outside vendors to reduce costs and improve product availability and efficiencies. 

1. Operational Support 

• Ensure all operational frameworks—policies, processes, and procedures—are effectively implemented and function as intended. 

• Manage and respond to supply requests, equipment maintenance needs, and stock-related issues through a ticketing system in a timely and efficient manner. 

• Provide support to laboratory assets including; repairs, onboarding, offboarding, preventative maintenance scheduling and execution in an asset management system. 

• Work with functional teams to support service agreement renewals and requests to ensure we purchase and/or maintain fit-for-purpose agreements. 

1. Quality, Safety, and Sustainability 

• Partner with internal stakeholders to embed high-quality standards, safety protocols, and sustainability initiatives into all aspects of laboratory operations. 

• Ensure assigned duties align with organizational standards and contribute to maintaining a safe and efficient work environment. 

1. Process Optimization 

• Identify opportunities to standardize and optimize processes within the Laboratory Operations group for increased efficiency and broader alignment with company goals. 

• Actively propose and implement improvements that streamline workflows and reduce operational redundancies.  

Qualifications: 

• Education/Experience: 

• Associate degree is required or 3-4 years of equivalent experience 

• Skills: 

• Requires routine and strenuous physical activity such as heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling objects or equipment over 50 pounds 

• Proven experience in laboratory operations, supply chain management, or a related field. 

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize in a dynamic environment. 

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to engage with diverse internal stakeholders. 

• A proactive mindset with a focus on problem-solving and continuous improvement. 

• Familiarity with laboratory equipment, safety standards, and sustainability practices is a plus. 

• Proficiency in inventory management systems and ticketing tools is preferred. 

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