Laboratory Specialist
Cambridge, MA 
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Contract/Freelance Project Description
Job Title: Laboratory Specialist
Job ID: 24-01926
Location: Cambridge, MA, 02141
Duration: 06 Months contract on W2
 
Onsite role at our Cambridge location.
 
Job Description:
 
We are seeking a self-motivated, detail-orientated, and collaborative team member to partner effectively with research staff and support day-to-day laboratory operations at our new flagship building in Cambridge, MA. The successful candidate will be part of the Lab Operations (Lab Ops) team within Strategy & Research Operations and will play a critical role in maintaining safe and efficient laboratory operations, ensuring continuity of scientific workflows, and improve resources utilization at a departmental and site-wide level. Candidate must be a highly organized, proactive, and self-directed individual who can handle a variety of tasks in a matrix environment.
 
Main responsibilities will include, but not limited to:
  • Coordinate service requests for lab instruments partnering with Unity Lab Services (ULS) and other third-party vendors accordingly.
  • Support lab equipment installations and relocations, and triage with Facilities, Information Technology, Environmental Health & Safety to ensure proper awareness and compliance.
  • Coordinate training with vendors and end users as needed.
  • Organize and facilitate internal laboratory equipment moves following established company’s procedures.
  • Follow up on Lab Ops Request submitted by end users and update in SharePoint tracker accordingly.
  • Partner with Support Teams team to solve departmental and site-wide challenges that impact scientific workflows.
  • This individual will also be involved in special projects as needed to support the department.
Requirements:
  • Undergraduate degree in scientific discipline preferred.
  • 1+ years working in life sciences or biopharmaceutical industry. Previous experience in laboratory operations highly preferred.
  • Must possess excellent organization skills and have a high attention to detail with a desire to get the job completed accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Must take initiative, be collaborative, team player, and resourceful.
  • The position requires strong interpersonal skills and exceptional communication skills (both verbal and written).
  • Ability to exercise independent discretion and judgment to solve problems is essential.
  • Strong analytical and computer skills, including expertise in using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, are required. Knowledge of SharePoint is a plus.

 

 

Contact Information
Contact: V R Manjunathan | Direct: (732)-860-1831 | Email: vrmanju@sunrisesys.com| URL: www.sunrisesys.com
Job Summary
Company
Start Date of This Project
As soon as Possible
Project Mode
Staff Supplementation
Type of Project
Full Time
Hours per Week
40
Project Payroll Preference
W-2
Project Work Location
On-Site
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