LAB OPERATIONS ASSOCIATE

Job Description

The Opportunity
Seeking an individual with a strong background in laboratory supply inventory, ordering, receiving, and distribution. The position will work closely with cross-functional scientists and vendors to ensure continuity of the stocking and the tracking of laboratory supplies across company campus. The position will also work closely with Facilities and EH&S.

Shipment Processing

• Receive, verify, and document incoming laboratory supplies, reagents, and equipment.
• Inventory Management
  • Restock shelves,
  • Maintain accurate stock records in an information management system and flag low inventory before shortages occur.

  Material Handling

  • Properly store temperature-sensitive materials and safely handle hazardous goods, dry ice, and liquid.

  Media Kitchen

  • Assist with preparation of sterile media and agar plates as needed.
  • Maintain records in an electronic laboratory notebook.

  Equipment Maintenance

  • Assist with freezer defrosting and maintenance, biosafety cabinet and incubator cleaning and decontamination, preventive maintenance scheduling, and calibrations.

  Lab Organization

  • Assist with routine maintenance such as consolidating waste, glassware management, and general upkeep of shared lab and breakroom spaces.

  Troubleshooting

  • Serve as the first point of contact for infrastructure or utility issues and monitor freezer/refrigerator temperature alerts to minimize downtime.

  Safety

  • Perform routine lab walkthroughs and hazard checks to ensure the facility meets health and safety guidelines.

  Communication

  • Communicate and coordinate between building management, internal staff, and external contractors.

  Waste Management

  • Safely collect, manage, and dispose of laboratory waste as needed in accordance with local, state, and federal compliance rules.

  Required Skills, Experience And Education

  • Education: High School Diploma/GED is required; an associate or bachelor’s degree in a scientific or business field is a plus.
  • Physical Requirements: Ability to stand for long shifts and frequently lift heavy boxes (often up to 50 lbs.).
  • Preferred Skills: Previous experience in a life sciences lab, warehouse, or facilities management is highly valued. Previous experience using an autoclave. Management of manual defrost cycles for -80°C and -20°C freezers. Experience with monitoring liquid nitrogen (LN2) levels in tank and inspecting vacuum-jacketed piping for frost/leaks. Familiarity with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), inventory databases, and MS Office is a plus.

  Equal Opportunity Employer

  We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, gender identity or expression, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy not to discriminate against any applicant or employee, and we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful work environment across all locations in which we operate. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our mission and enhance our ability to serve clients globally. If you have a disability or require any reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please inform your recruiter or contact us directly so that we can explore the appropriate arrangements. Fraud Alert Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma. The industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly, never provide banking information during the application process and always double check the email address of the Recruiter to ensure it’s from an official Planet Pharma domain (@planet-pharma.com, @planet-pharma.co.uk, and @ppgadvisorypartners.com) and not a domain with an alternative extension like .net, .org or .jobs. The Planet Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.