Lab Technician (Contractor)

Position Summary

The Lab Operations Technician supports the day-to-day operations of laboratory facilities, ensuring equipment functionality, supply availability, and compliance with safety protocols. This role collaborates with scientists, vendors, and internal teams to maintain a safe, organized, and efficient laboratory environment.

Essential Job Functions And Responsibilities

• Collaborate with scientists, vendors, and safety personnel to enhance laboratory efficiency and effectiveness.
• Work closely with facilities, EH&S and lab managers to maintain a safe and functional lab environment.
• Support daily lab operations and maintain lab standards in collaboration with scientific teams.
• Manage the maintenance and organization of all laboratory areas and equipment.
• Cook up technician visits for instrument preventive maintenance, calibration, and general service.
• Identify and implement innovative techniques to improve lab operations.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance, troubleshoot technical issues, and coordinate building projects with the facilities team.
• Ensure smooth operations of building infrastructure systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and lab utilities.
• Perform hands-on technician support for general lab service requests.
• Maintain point-of-use (POU) restocking areas and ensure timely receipt of supplies and equipment.
• Implement and integrate EHS-compliant policies for the storage and handling of hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals.
• Participate in routine safety walkthroughs and audits with EH&S.
• Conduct regular inspections of facility systems to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Aid in biological and hazardous waste stream management, including collection, documentation, and manifest signing.
• Maintain availability of essential lab supplies, PPE, laboratory gases, and cryogens.

Required Education and Experience

• Associate’s degree, Technical training and/or certifications preferred.
• 4+ years of experience in laboratory operations or facilities support.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Familiarity with laboratory equipment maintenance and calibration.
• Knowledge of EHS guidelines and hazardous material handling.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues and coordinate with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in using asset tracking software and excellent PC-based computer skills including Windows and MS Office.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic lab environment.

Pay

• The anticipated base pay is $45 per hour.
• The salary range for this position is: -
• In addition to your base pay, our total rewards program consists of a discretionary annual target bonus, stock options, ESPP, and 401k match.
• We also provide top-notch health insurance plans for employees (and their families) to include medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance, 20 days of PTO, 10 paid holidays, and a winter company shutdown.