The Laboratory Support Technician | Purchasing Agent is responsible for laboratory support and purchasing for Operations. This includes processing purchase orders with vendors, matching packing slips with purchase orders, and overall tracking of reagent receipts in NetSuite. This person will also work closely with finance to resolve any outstanding issues with invoices. He or she also is responsible for assisting with monitoring and maintenance of laboratory supplies; orders, tracks, stocks, and maintains the laboratories with the appropriate lab reagents, consumables, equipment and glassware; and is responsible for assisting with laboratory maintenance and equipment maintenance as needed
Essential Responsibilities - Lab Maintenance and Equipment Process all purchase orders for Operations. Order, match packing slips, receive in NetSuite purchasing software. Work with finance to close out invoicesAssists with monitoring and maintaining laboratory suppliesOrder, track, stock, and maintain the laboratories with the appropriate lab reagents, consumables, equipment and glasswareConsolidates boxes and Styrofoam for discard/recycleAssists with restocking and keeping up with general suppliesAssists in maintaining a high level of housekeeping within the laboratoriesStores clean glassware; washes dirty glassware if neededChecks for expired reagents and consumablesEscorts/helps biohazard, calibration, and other service vendorsSets up, maintains, and troubleshoots general laboratory equipmentAssist in the generation, revision, and/or review of laboratory or equipment-related SOPs and other quality documents Additional Responsibilities Other duties as needed Minimum Acceptable Qualifications: Education/Experience High school diplomaNot less than two (2) years’ experience in a laboratory environment or related experience, preferably in a GLP, GMP, or regulated facility Minimum Acceptable Qualifications: Skills Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accuratelyWell organized with ability to handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously; ability to work effectively to meet deadlinesProficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)Excellent oral and written communication skills Preferred Credentials Associate degree in biology, biotechnology, or related field with not less than one (1) year experience in a laboratory environment or related experience, preferably in a GLP, GMP, or regulated facility Working Environment Primarily officeRoutinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinetsPersonal protective equipment required, such as protective eyewear, garments, and glovesExposure to fluctuating temperatures on rare occasions Supervisory Responsibility No supervisory responsibilities Supervision Received Frequent supervision and instructions Physical Demands Ability to work in an upright and/or stationary position for up to eight (8) hours per dayRepetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists to operate office and lab equipmentFrequent mobility neededOccasional crouching, stooping, with frequent bending and twisting of upper body and neckLight to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moving) objects, including office equipment, lab equipment, and laptop computer, with a maximum lift of 40 poundsAbility to access and use a variety of computer softwareFrequently interacts with others to obtain or relate information to diverse groupsPerforms a wide range of variable tasks as dictated by variable demands and changing conditions with little predictability as to the occurrenceAbility to perform under stress and multi-taskRegular and consistent attendance Position Type and Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time positionSome flexibility in hours is allowed, but the employee must be available during the “core” work hours as published in the BioAgilytix Employee HandbookOccasional weekend, holiday, and evening work required Additional Information BENEFITS AND OTHER PERKS
Medical Insurance (HDHP with HSA; PPO), Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Account (medical; dependent care), Short Term Disability | Long Term Disability Life Insurance, Paid Time Off (4 weeks per year), Parental Leave, Paid Holidays (12 scheduled; 3 floating), 401k with Employer Match, Employee Referral Program
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