Laboratory Support Specialist

Job Title: Laboratory Support Specialist

Job Location: Wilmington, MA

Job Type: Contract

Pay Range: $24.02hr - $29.02hr

Job Overview:

The candidate will serve as a Lab Support Specialist, managing day-to-day laboratory operations including inventory management, equipment maintenance, waste stream coordination, procurement support, and assisting with NGS library prep workflows.

Responsibilities:

• Run monthly lab organization meetings to address concerns and share information.
• Manage waste streams and schedule Triumvirate waste pick-ups.
• Manage chemical inventory for existing and new chemicals entering the lab.
• Handle ordering management by placing and receiving orders for common supplies and consumables.
• Manage inventory to ensure sufficient stock of consumables is available in the lab.
• Coordinate vendor visits to the lab.
• Manage service contracts and work with procurement to renew contracts.
• Manage new equipment and CapEx purchases, collaborating with procurement to ensure competitive pricing.
• Perform daily, monthly, and yearly equipment maintenance.
• Oversee preventative maintenance (PM) management and calibration management.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues.
• Coordinate shipping, receiving, and customer visits to the lab.
• Manage lab coat inventory and cleaning services.
• Learn NGS library prep workflows to assist in manual testing.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor s degree in a science-related field.
• Laboratory experience is preferred.

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• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities