Job Description

Lab Operations Specialist (Mid-Level)

Position Overview:

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Lab Operations / EHS Specialist to support daily operations in a dynamic R&D environment. This role involves hands-on lab support, effective safety management, and close collaboration with scientific staff to ensure a safe, efficient, and well-maintained laboratory.

Key Responsibilities:

Lab Operations

• Manage daily inventory: monitor stock levels, receive deliveries, and place orders for lab consumables and supplies
• Prepare buffers, reagents, and stock solutions to support laboratory workflows
• Maintain adequate supply of gases and cryogens (e.g., CO₂, N₂, He, dry ice); place replenishment orders as needed
• Clean, sterilize, and distribute lab glassware and reusable labware
• Troubleshoot basic equipment issues and coordinate service or repairs when required
• Partner with R&D staff to understand and anticipate operational needs

EHS

• Collect and consolidate chemical and biological waste; coordinate regular and specialty pickups
• Receive and safely manage deliveries of fine chemicals, reagents, and other hazardous materials
• Conduct routine lab and waste storage area inspections for compliance with safety and regulatory standards
• Maintain an up-to-date SDS database to ensure regulatory compliance
• Manage chemical inventory, including registration of new reagents
• Maintain and perform monthly tests on safety equipment (emergency showers, eyewash stations)
• Support incident reporting and participate in accident investigations as needed
• Perform additional duties as required to support lab operations

Qualifications & Experience

• Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on attention to detail and follow-through
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; proven team-oriented mindset
• Highly organized with effective time management and multitasking abilities
• Experience with lab procurement systems and inventory management tools
• Solid understanding of safe practices for handling hazardous chemicals, compressed gases, and lab equipment
• Familiarity with EHS regulations and best practices; certifications such as RCRA, DOT, IATA, or OSHA HAZWOPER preferred
• Computer proficiency for purchase order entry, shipping/receiving documentation, and lab asset management
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and remain on feet for extended periods

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