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Lab Operations Specialist I

Planet Pharma Group · planet-pharma.com
PhiladelphiaEntry level1+ yrs
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Lab operations work.

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Found
5 d ago · posted 2026-10-06
Location as listed
Philadelphia, PA
Role
Office / Operations Coordinator
Source
The company’s own careers site

Full description

Key Responsibilities: * Maintain equipment inventory, ensuring the information is accurate and updated promptly. * Regularly evaluate fixed lab equipment (fume hoods, exhaust fans, biosafety cabinet, etc) are functioning properly. * Manage all laboratory vendor service contracts ensuring that preventative maintenance visits are executed on schedule * Manage and coordinate timelines across laboratories for certifications and calibrations on critical equipment * Help resolve and/or coordinate equipment repair visit between the service provider and the laboratory team. * Review cold storage monitoring software to minimize the risk of freezer failure. Escalate issues internally and troubleshoot as needed. * Participate in laboratory emergency planning/management – e.g. power outages and infrastructure projects * Work with all parties involved (technicians, users, IT, and leadership) to ensure that both the equipment and operational needs are met. * Chaperone technicians from external suppliers and ensure they are adhering to company policies while onsite. * Oversee delivery logistics by coordinating the receipt of packages, gas deliveries, or installation of laboratory equipment. * Support the procurement of laboratory consumables and supplies as needed. * Perform general troubleshooting of laboratory operation issues as they arise. * Support the development and maintenance of procedures to ensure compliant lab operations. * Work with lab safety officer to manage the safety systems/compliance and ensure the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is current and available. * Provide miscellaneous laboratory maintenance tasks as needed e.g. supply stocking, eye wash/safety shower flushing, removal of waste, etc Required Qualifications: * A.S. or B.S. in Life Sciences or Facilities Management with management/technical emphasis. * Minimum 1 year of pharmaceutical, life sciences, or biotech experience in an academic or industry setting. * Minimum 2 years of experience implementing maintenance and repair programs in a Research & Development (R&D) facility. * Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with member of cross-functional team * Strong verbal and written communication skills * Ability to solve problems while anticipating the downstream impacts * Highly organized with a strong attention to detail, clarity, accuracy, and conciseness. Additional Preferred Qualifications: * Experience with project management activities and vendor management preferred * Experience working within an R&D team while establishing and enforcing best practices in laboratory operations preferred * Experience training/teaching new employees specific relevant technical and conceptual skills is a plus * Experience with lab supplies procurement Pay ranges between 35-40/hr based on experience

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