Coordinator Assistant

Job Title: Coordinator Assistant

Department: Lab Operations

Location:Waltham, MA
Shift:Mon - Fri, ~7:00 am - 3:30 pm
Wage: ~$29 per hour

Summary:

The Coordinator Assistant is a key member of the laboratory operations team, providing essential support to scientific research groups. This role serves as a critical liaison between scientists and laboratory operations, ensuring smooth and efficient lab operations while maintaining a safe and productive work environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operational Support for Lab Space Changes: Provide operational support for the Lab Operations team in handling physical space changes requested by scientific groups, ensuring that changes are implemented efficiently and in a timely manner.
• Equipment Management: Execute tasks in the QR system, including moving and removing equipment, ensuring all tasks are completed with accuracy and in compliance with safety standards.
• Inventory Management: Oversee the inventory of usable or stored equipment, ensuring proper organization, tracking, and replenishment as necessary.
• Lab Furniture Reconfiguration: Move and adjust benches, tables, and freestanding furniture to accommodate the evolving needs of the lab, ensuring a safe and functional workspace.
• Incubator and BSC Cleaning: Perform routine cleaning and maintenance of incubators and biological safety cabinets (BSCs) to ensure proper operation and compliance with lab standards.
• Install BSC Waste Traps: Install and maintain waste traps in biological safety cabinets as required, ensuring lab safety and waste management protocols are followed.
• Freezer Checks and Scraping: Conduct regular freezer checks and scraping to maintain optimal storage conditions and ensure the safety and integrity of stored materials.
• Lab Resource Coordinator help: Assist lab resource coordinators with projects, equipment, etc.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED is required; Associate degree or BA/BS Degree in science preferred.
• Minimum 1-2 years' experience in a laboratory setting highly desired. Undergraduate lab work will be considered
• Microsoft Office experience required with proficiency in Word and Excel.
• Must be flexible, forward- thinking, motivated, and can act independently.
• High level of customer service skills with a professional, can-do demeanor.
• Requires laboratory knowledge including using various instruments to prepare for and perform tests.
• Able to lift 25 lbs.
• Effective communication, both verbal and written, with customer and internal stakeholders required.
• Ability to follow site protocols, policies, and procedures to stay safe, prioritize tasks, solve problems, ensure quality, and meet goals.
• Conform to all customer requirements for background checks, health and safety issues, and security clearances required.

Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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