Senior Laboratory Operations Specialist
DeWinter BH ·www.dewintergroup.com
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Title: Senior Laboratory Operations Specialist
Job Type: Contract
Contract Length: 6+ months
Pay Range: $35 - $40 / hour
Target Start Date: ASAP
Location: Hybrid - Novato, CA (in-office Wed and Thurs)
About the Opportunity:
Our client, a leader in Biotechnology, is looking for a skilled Senior Laboratory Operations Specialist to join their team for a 6+ months engagement. This project involves coordinating and supporting multiple laboratory and associated warehouse areas, ensuring efficient day-to-day operations, and managing inventory and equipment lifecycles. This is a high-impact role that requires a self-motivated professional who can hit the ground running and deliver results quickly.
Key Responsibilities & Deliverables:
This role is focused on the successful completion of specific tasks and deliverables. Your responsibilities will include:
We are looking for someone with a proven track record of successful contract engagements. The ideal candidate will have:
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Job Type: Contract
Contract Length: 6+ months
Pay Range: $35 - $40 / hour
Target Start Date: ASAP
Location: Hybrid - Novato, CA (in-office Wed and Thurs)
About the Opportunity:
Our client, a leader in Biotechnology, is looking for a skilled Senior Laboratory Operations Specialist to join their team for a 6+ months engagement. This project involves coordinating and supporting multiple laboratory and associated warehouse areas, ensuring efficient day-to-day operations, and managing inventory and equipment lifecycles. This is a high-impact role that requires a self-motivated professional who can hit the ground running and deliver results quickly.
Key Responsibilities & Deliverables:
This role is focused on the successful completion of specific tasks and deliverables. Your responsibilities will include:
- Coordinate and support multiple laboratories, including ownership of associated warehouse areas, performing glassware washing, and media/buffer preparation.
- Manage day-to-day operations and proactively perform troubleshooting and problem-solving, acting as a highly customer-service oriented point of contact for bench scientists.
- Execute cross-functional processes such as equipment installation, collaborating with engineering, facilities, suppliers, and procurement.
- Oversee inventory management, including purchasing, maintaining, storing, and allocating lab equipment and supplies.
- Provide direction to peers when needed, complete assignments in a timely fashion, and propose process improvements.
We are looking for someone with a proven track record of successful contract engagements. The ideal candidate will have:
- 5+ years of experience in a similar laboratory operations or specialist role.
- Deep expertise in laboratory operations, including inventory management, equipment installation, and maintaining laboratory infrastructure. This isn't a learning role—you need to be a subject matter expert.
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and manage your own time effectively to meet project goals.
- Experience with working on issues with a complex and diverse scope in a matrixed organization.
- Strong communication skills to provide clear and concise status updates to the project team and anticipate the needs of the customer base.
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Who is hiring for the Senior Laboratory Operations Specialist role?
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Where is the Senior Laboratory Operations Specialist job located?
The Senior Laboratory Operations Specialist role with DeWinter BH is based in San Rafael, US. The role is hybrid-friendly.
Is the Senior Laboratory Operations Specialist role remote?
Yes — the Senior Laboratory Operations Specialist position at DeWinter BH is hybrid. Candidates based in US are preferred.
What does the Senior Laboratory Operations Specialist role pay?
DeWinter BH lists the Senior Laboratory Operations Specialist role at up to USD 40 per hour.
Is the Senior Laboratory Operations Specialist role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at DeWinter BH.
What experience level is the Senior Laboratory Operations Specialist role?
The Senior Laboratory Operations Specialist position is aimed at senior-level candidates.
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