Leading pharmaceutical manufacturer is in search of a skilled Lab Operations Specialist/Lab technician to join their team. We are seeking candidates that have 3+ years within research lab operations (biologics preferred: proteins/antibodies, cells, reagents) with proven freezer inventory implementation (barcoding/labeling, data migration, user training). Candidates must have LEAN/5S experience and are able to facilitate small events and create visual standards. Experience with freezer management software and bulk-import workflows, barcode scanners, cryo-labels, and thermal printers; detail-oriented data hygiene is required.
This is a 6 month contract position with the possibility of extension, position ranges from $57-$58.10/hr + OT, 8AM-5PM M-F. Please apply today!
location: Cambridge, Massachusetts
job type: Contract
salary: $57.00 - 58.10 per hour
work hours: 8am to 4pm
education: Associates
responsibilities:
- Audit all cold storage and create a master map .
- Establish naming conventions and metadata fields (sample type, owner, project, lot, date, status, hazard).
- Print and apply cryo-compatible labels; implement barcode schema for racks, boxes, and tubes.
- Configure a freezer management system (FreezerPro) including roles/permissions, required fields, and location hierarchy.
- Reconcile legacy spreadsheets; migrate and/or bulk-import records; de-duplicate; resolve "unknown/orphaned" samples with owners.
- Draft SOPs/quick-start guides and train users; define stewardship/ownership and inventory cycle-count cadence.
- LEAN / 5S lab organization
- Run a light-weight 5S event for priority bench areas (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain).
- Standardize bench layouts by function (PCR, protein assays, purification); create visual controls/shadow boards.
qualifications:
- Experience level: Experienced
- Minimum 3 years of experience
- Education: Associates (required)
skills:
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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.
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