Laboratory Manager

Job Summary

The CMC Synthetics Platform within the company 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.

location: Cambridge, Massachusetts

job type: Contract

salary: $55 - 59 per hour

work hours: 9 to 5

education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities

• The person will provide services to company 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
• Perform experimental protocols to support the Client's technology platforms
• Ensure compliance with health and safety teams and training as required for company 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
• Write and maintain training documentation describing the proper use of equipment and workflows
• Coordinate with IT for laboratory computer troubleshooting
• Assist scientists with shipping of chemical samples and bulk chemicals and intermediates between sites and CROs/CMOs including international shipping logistics
• Monitor and maintain HPLC/UPLC diluent and eluent supplies as needed
• Generate experimental data by following platform protocols

Qualifications

Education & Qualifications

• 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
• 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.

Must Have Experience

• Lab Manager, someone who is readily available in lab, basic experience with equipment, chemicals comfort with PPE, collab with vendors
• HPLC instrumentation troubleshooting experience
• Previous experience working with vendors, relocating chemicals, solvents liquids, working to support other Scientists
• Proficient in MS Suite
• Previous data generation experience
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant laboratory-based experience, must be professional experience; within pharma, biotech or academic labs. Same min # of years applicable to both bachelor's degree and master's degree candidates.

Nice To Have/ Preferred Skills

• Chemistry Lab Management experience

skills: Chemistry, Ultra Performance Liquid Chromatography (UPLC), High Pressure Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Chemistry Manufacturing and Controls (CMC)

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [email protected].

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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