Lab Operations Specialist

Position is fully ONSITE
This is not a supervisory role, will support 3 labs
Slight flex with schedule must work during business hours.
This is an "in lab " position, candidates must be open to working in lab, vs. managing externally This position will support 2 different floors with up to 50 Scientists No exposure to severe heat or cold rooms

Internal Title: Lab Operations Specialist

** This position will not be performing chemistry as part of responsibilities
The CMC Synthetics Platform within the client R&D organization, is responsible for the process development of small molecule drug substances undergoing clinical studies. We are seeking a hands-on laboratory manager with excellent organizational skills to support our activities.
The person will provide services to client at the Cambridge Crossing (CX), Cambridge, MA site.
• Provide on-site service to the Client for both laboratory functions and laboratory equipment and instrumentation maintenance and upkeep
• Ensure compliance with health and safety teams and training as required for client lab operations
• Support inventory management, purchasing, and shipping of chemical compounds and laboratory supplies

Laboratories support activities:
• Maintain equipment and support new equipment installation and material readiness for technology platforms
• Submit and track work requests and coordinate with service engineers to ensure timely service in cases of equipment failure
• Schedule and coordinate calibration activities for balances, lab hoods, and pipettes to ensure compliance and operational readiness
• Write and maintain training documentation describing the proper use of equipment and workflows
• Coordinate with IT for laboratory computer troubleshooting and support
• Assist scientists with shipping of chemical samples and bulk chemicals and intermediates between client sites and client CROs/CMOs including international shipping logistics
• Monitor and maintain HPLC/UPLC diluent and eluent supplies as needed
• Oversee and coordinate laboratory space management for three CMC teams (Analytical, Process Chemistry, and Process Engineering), ensuring efficient use of shared resources, equipment access, and workspace organization
• Generate experimental data by following platform protocols (if needed)
Requirements:
• Fully onsite position
• B.S. or B.A. in relevant field (Chemistry or related discipline) with at least 3 years of relevant experience, or Master's in Chemistry
• Demonstrated aptitude for working in the lab and hands-on experience with equipment and instrument maintenance (see below as an alternative that encompasses more items)
• Experience with HPLC/UPLC systems and laboratory information management systems (LIMS), along with basic troubleshooting and preventive maintenance knowledge
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written) and organization skills are required
• Ability to work independently and set own schedule
• Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Experience participating in teams and collaborative work environments.