Kelly Science and Clinical is currently recruiting for a Senior Laboratory Operations Specialist based in Cambridge, MA.  

Key Responsibilities:

As the Senior Lab Operations Specialist, you will be responsible for:

• The daily operations of the laboratory, providing essential support to our research team by partnering with them to optimize processes, increase efficiency, and anticipate and solve problems. 
  

• Anticipate, troubleshoot, and resolve problems associated with work within the laboratory setting, including off-hours responses to laboratory emergencies. 
  

• Manage shipping for domestic and international shipments of lab materials, including the preparation of material for shipment and receiving from external vendors. 
  

• Serve as the primary point of contact with vendors and laboratory service providers. 
  

• Establish lab procedures; create and manage lab-related documentation, and organizational processes such as annual laboratory cleanouts, de-frosting of freezers, micropipette calibrations, freezer/refrigerator inventory, and consumables inventory. 
  

• Maintain cryogenics and compressed gases, including but not limited to placing requests with external vendor, monitoring, and swapping out cylinders and dewars, as needed. 
  

• Collaborate regularly with scientists to identify and address any workflow bottlenecks, inefficiencies, opportunities for process improvement, and logistical or administrative issues in the lab. 
  

• Support lab safety and regulatory compliance, including tracking of biologics, chemicals, and hazardous materials, and enforcing PPE Policy and lab safety rules. 
  

• Handle and track biological waste and hazardous waste. 
  

• Manage laboratory space to maximize effective square footage, factoring equipment utilization, workflow, and assigned bench allocations. 
  

• Collaborate with internal partners including Facilities, Legal, Procurement, IT, etc. 
  

• Responsible for leading and coordinating laboratory expansions and relocations, laboratory design and redesign, and space management. 
  

• Ensure a safe working environment by identifying, reporting, and eliminating potential workplace hazards 
  

• In partnership with EHS, perform routine lab safety inspections and walkthroughs, and participate in monthly safety committee meetings. 

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Bachelors in a science or related field with 3+ years of biotech experience 
  

• Strong background in asset management using Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and Environmental Continuous Monitoring System (CMS)  
  

• Knowledge of lab equipment maintenance (ex: freezer, fridges, centrifuges, liquid handlers, BSC, etc.) 
  

• Familiarity with the regulations and interactions with various state and federal agencies including EPA, OSHA, DOT, MA DEP, MA DPH, and others 
  

• Knowledge of basic computer systems (ex: Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint), ERP systems and other tools required for purchasing and equipment asset management 

Please apply for immediate consideration.

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