Immediate need for a talented Lab Operations Specialist. This is a 06-12+ Months contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Philadelphia, PA(Onsite). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.
Job ID: 23-33812
Pay Range: $28- $30/hour. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).
Key Responsibilities:
- Instrument Connectivity Management:
- Configure, troubleshoot, and maintain the connectivity of various lab instruments, ensuring seamless data flow between instruments and data systems.
- Collaborate with vendors and IT teams to implement and integrate instrument-specific software and protocols.
- Inventory and Procurement:
- Maintain an up-to-date inventory of lab instruments, ensuring accuracy in the lab's asset management system.
- Assist in the procurement process for lab equipment, coordinating with purchasing and vendors to acquire necessary supplies and instruments.
- Data Management:
- Work closely with data engineers and IT teams to ensure the efficient and secure handling of data generated by lab instruments.
- Help develop and implement data management strategies to organize, store, and retrieve lab-generated data effectively.
- Collaborate with data engineers to design and maintain databases or data repositories for lab experiments and research projects.
- Implement data backup and recovery procedures to ensure data integrity and availability. Troubleshooting and Support:
- Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance to lab personnel regarding instrument connectivity, software, and other related issues.
- Collaborate with IT teams to address network-related challenges affecting lab instruments.
- Software Management:
- Monitor and manage software licenses for lab-specific applications and tools, ensuring compliance with vendor agreements and optimizing license utilization.
- Coordinate software updates, patches, and license renewals to maintain optimal functionality and security.
- Vendor Relationship Management:
- Act as the primary point of contact for instrument vendors, establishing and maintaining positive working relationships.
- Collaborate with vendors to address technical issues, claims, and service requests promptly and efficiently.
- Process Improvement:
- Identify opportunities for process optimization and efficiency gains within lab operations.
- Suggest and implement improvements to enhance instrument connectivity, software management, and vendor interactions.
Key Requirements and Technology Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific field or IT-related discipline.
- Proficiency in both Windows PowerShell and Linux shell scripting.
- Proven experience in laboratory operations, instrument connectivity, or related roles.
- Familiarity with scientific instruments, software, and protocols commonly used in the lab setting.
- Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to handle technical challenges independently.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams and external vendors.
- Organized and detail-oriented with the ability to maintain accurate records and inventory.
- Experience in data management and working with data engineers or IT teams is a plus.
Our client is a leading IT Industry and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.
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