Lab Operations Associate

Responsibilities

• Aid and support the management of the laboratory and facility spaces.
• Assist with ordering for the site.
• Assist with keeping all spaces and infrastructure clean and in good repair.
• Assist with receiving and delivery activities for resident packages.
• Support laboratory and facility equipment management – assist with installation, calibrations, preventative maintenance, cleaning, and decontamination of laboratory equipment.
• Ensure proper use, care, and training of equipment by staff and residents.
• Help develop, implement, and maintain standard operating procedures for equipment use and care.
• Maintain lab utilities, including the oversight and safe handling of compressed air systems and gas manifolds to ensure uninterrupted service for resident research.
• Participate in on- & off-boarding of residents and member companies – discuss safety, space tours, badge access, initial equipment and space training, loaned equipment returns, decommissioning of space and preparation of same for new residents.
• In collaboration with the site team, contribute to building resident community culture.
• Assist the site EHS officer – execute all site-related safety programs in line with corporate EHS policies; assist with all hazardous waste stream activities per all federal, state, and municipal regulations and BioLabs policies; help maintain all chemical inventories and SDS databases.
• Provide excellent customer service with a high level of attention to detail in supporting laboratory and site operations (IT, events, cafe, reception).
• Other duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology/chemistry, genetics, or other related life sciences discipline.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in an academic and/or commercial laboratory environment and has experience in equipment, decontamination and maintenance, chemical and biological waste management, inventory management and ordering.
• Experience in the safe transportation, handling and basic maintenance of compressed air systems, pressurized gas cylinders and dewars is considered a strong asset.
• Familiarity with cellular, molecular, and microbiology techniques.
• Customer service focused, with an excellent work ethic and an optimistic attitude.
• Detail oriented with specific attention to quality control and a commitment to excellence.
• Outstanding organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks and/or projects.
• Must be able to lift over 50 pounds and be able to stand for multiple hours at a time.
• Capable of reaching equipment interfaces at a 2-meter vertical extension.
• Respond to and be available for occasional site and lab-related issues outside regular business hours as part of the on-call rotation.
• Be available to attend occasional off-hour events.
• Able to travel to other BioLabs site locations as needed.