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Hiring a Lab Operations Assistant to join a large National Laboratory in Berkeley.
Job Description
Under direct supervision, the Lab Operations Assistant will work in the Operations Team to provide comprehensive facilities and research support services.
The role includes streamlining laboratory operations, facilitating the administrative aspects of research, and providing comprehensive facilities support to meet the evolving needs of our research programs.
Key responsibilities involve routine preventative maintenance of equipment, laboratory support services, chemical lifecycle management support, general office and laboratory operations administration, logistics, and ensuring environmental health and safety compliance.
30%) Routine Preventative Maintenance Exercises for Equipment
- Assist with troubleshooting equipment issues and help support repair visits.
- Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) for routine equipment maintenance.
- Perform routine freezer scrape downs and defrost.
30%) Laboratory Support Services
- Collect laboratory coats for laundering and redistribute them to ensure laboratory personnel always have access to lab coats.
- Support for glassware collection, washing, autoclaving, and redistribution.
- Support for Stockroom inventory monitoring and restocking.
15%) Chemical Lifecycle Management Support
- Assist with inventory reconciliation efforts.
10%) General Office & Laboratory Operations Administration & Logistics
- Office / Lab Space Management tracking and updating floorplan.
- Collaborate with other ESE operations teams (IT, Admin, Comms, etc.) as directed by the supervisor.
10%) Environmental Health & Safety Compliance
- Navigate the training database and identify incomplete / expired trainings.
- Contact and follow up with researchers and personnel regarding training.
- Assist with safety walkthroughs and initiatives when needed.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in the Biological Sciences or related field.
- 1-2 years of related experience working in a lab.
- Ability to work within defined procedures and practices to produce consistent and reproducible results.
- Exhibits time management, organizational, and project management skills.
- Ability to multitask and evaluate multiple inputs, prioritize tasks, and achieve outstanding productivity.
- Ability to work as part of a team; and to work collaboratively with a large and diverse set of customers and service providers in a professional manner under direct guidance from the supervisor.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Attention to detail and careful record keeping.
- Strong computer skills, especially M.S. Office / Google Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and web-based data systems.
- Awareness of safety issues in the work environment and basic knowledge of lab and workplace safety requirements.
Work Site
This is a fully on-site position in Berkeley, California.
Work Environment
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
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Last updated : 2024-08-02
