Step into an essential, hands-on technical role with a Top-Tier Global Pharma Leader in Berkeley, CA. We are seeking an experienced specialist to provide embedded IT support for laboratory instruments and digital operations in a fast-paced scientific environment. This 1-year onsite role offers high visibility and the potential to convert to full-time employment.
location: Berkeley, CA
job type: 1 year contract, potential to convert to full time employee
pay: $35.17 per hour
work hours: Start time of 8:00am
education: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Automation, Laboratory Systems, or equivalent experience
responsibilities:
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Serve as primary on-site contact for lab IT and instrument-computer issues, delivering rapid triage, troubleshooting, and issue resolution.
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Manage laboratory PC lifecycle, including inventory, hardware replacements, software upgrades, and operating system support.
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Coordinate incident resolution across local/global IT desks, OT teams, scientific application owners, and external vendors.
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Partner with scientists and connectivity experts to optimize lab digital architecture and interface with data storage systems.
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Monitor laboratory data flows to safeguard data integrity, compliance, and system availability.
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Document technical procedures, standard workflows, and digital enablement protocols.
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6+ years of relevant experience in laboratory IT support, instrument systems, or technical operations.
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Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Automation, Laboratory Systems, or equivalent experience.
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Solid hands-on proficiency with Windows OS, PC hardware troubleshooting, and instrument connectivity.
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Proven ability to understand complex laboratory workflows and translate scientific needs into technical solutions.
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Strong incident management, vendor coordination, and cross-functional communication skills.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
Qualified applicants in San Francisco with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
