Senior Scientist, Lab Operations Manager

About this role

Accountabilities

• Facilitate lab supply ordering, restocking, and inventory management.

• Responsible for coordinating lab equipment repair, purchasing, annual service, and preventative maintenance contracts.

• Manage vendors for supply of dry ice, gas, PPE, and waste disposal.

• Liaise with site IT to manage instrument data backup and application support.

• Coordinate domestic and international shipping with couriers, lab employees, and receivers, obtaining import/export permits as needed.

• Interface with building management and business operations to request facilities work orders, HVAC servicing, space scheduling, and report lab janitorial issues.

• Maintain remote alarm systems for critical storage units. Must be capable and willing to respond to critical alerts outside normal business hours.

• Partner with local EHS consultant and Global AZ SHE to create and maintain a workplace health and safety program according to federal, state, and local requirements. Perform annual review of EHS documentation and signage, updating as needed. Primary coordinator of fire safety training and fire drill management.

• Submit annual hazardous waste summary and additional reports as needed through the EPAs RCRA reporting system.

• Submit lab permit (HMIS) application and renewal to Seattle Fire Department.

• Conduct periodic reviews of chemical inventory, PPE hazard risk assessment, biological hazards risk assessment, and other risk assessments as needed.

Essential Skills/Experience

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree in scientific discipline or related area preferred

• 10+ years of experience in lab and facilities management within the pharmaceutical, biologics, or other related industries

• Demonstrated knowledge of administrative management practices and procedures

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities

• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving...