Job Description

Eastridge Workforce Solutions is a leading provider of workforce management solutions, committed to connecting skilled professionals with meaningful career opportunities. We are looking for a Lab Operations Coordinator to support our client in managing daily activities across Biology, Chemistry, and Pharmacology labs. In this role, you will ensure compliance with lab standards and practices to maintain a safe and efficient environment. Key responsibilities include coordinating lab inventory management, maintaining supplies and labware, overseeing instrument services such as calibrations and preventative maintenance, and ensuring the smooth execution of routine core services that support daily lab operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Perform inventory management including ordering, stocking, and tracking inventory stock/ backstock which includes reagents, consumables, packing supplies, first aid items, etc. 
• Adjust inventory min/max order points according to demand. 
• Proactively identify, procure, and communicate compatible alternative part numbers with departments for backordered items to avoid stock outs. 
• Input requisitions using company ERP and follow up with vendors with POs to ensure service progress. 
• Fill ethanol and DIH2O stations across labs weekly or as needed. 
• Perform freezer maintenance which includes daily temperature monitoring, ice chipping for -80C and -20C freezers, and freezer defrosting as needed while coordinating with lab personnel. 
• Wash and sterilize lab ware using an autoclave and dishwasher twice a week or as needed.
• Clean and sterilize lab water baths, and bead baths monthly or as needed.
• Perform incubator maintenance which includes refilling and sterilizing water trays, decontaminations, replacing HEPA filters and UV lights, and refill internal water jackets if applicable on a monthly or as needed basis. 
• Assist with receiving phone calls for deliveries, and providing signatures for packages as needed. 
• Perform daily shipping and receiving of packages (domestic and international), including weekly CRO shipments while reporting updates to lab personnel. 
• Receipt reconciliation for packages received.
• Data entry utilizing asset management software, E-maintenance, update all equipment related services (i.e., calibrations, preventative maintenance, equipment location, disposals, new equipment, etc.) 
• Coordinate equipment calibrations and preventative maintenance in accordance with department needs. 
• Provide initial response for in-house laboratory inquiries and ensure requests are being handled accordingly.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS 

• Requires associates degree or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skill, and abilities have been attained. 
• Laboratory management experience is preferred.
• Inventory management experience is required. 
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Time management
• Microsoft Office, Excel, and Word skills preferred.
• Previous experience in a customer service position is preferred.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

May include: Stationary position for an extended period of time, lifting up to or more of 50lbs, operate machinery such as computer, phone, copy machine, water boilers, autoclave, dishwasher sterilizer; exposure to cold or hot temperatures. Ability to work in biological and chemistry laboratories with proper PPE. 

Benefits : Use this link bit.ly/4cGUQSh to learn more about benefits available to Eastridge’s temporary employees. From time to time Eastridge’s clients may offer additional benefits to Eastridge employees while on assignment. Information about those benefits will be communicated when applicable.

Eastridge Workforce Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Please note that Eastridge is unable to provide visa sponsorship to applicants.

Certain clients require Eastridge to perform background checks and Eastridge will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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