QC Analytical Lab Manager (HPLC/Troubleshooting/Instrument Maintenance/Calibration)

9-5 EST, Mon - Fri

Lab Manager

Fully onsite position/ Slight flex with schedule must work during business hours.

• This is an "in lab" position, candidates must be open to working in lab, vs. managing externally
• This position will support 2 different floors with up to 50 Scientists
• No exposure to severe heat or cold rooms
• Possibility of an extension Open to candidates willing to relocate at own expense

Must have experience:

• Lab Manager, someone who is readily available in lab, basic experience with equipment, chemicals comfort with PPE, collab with vendors
• HPLC instrumentation troubleshooting experience
• Previous experience working with vendors, relocating chemicals, solvents liquids, working to support other Scientists
• Proficient in MS Suite
• Previous data generation experience
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant laboratory-based experience, must be professional experience; within pharma, biotech or academic labs.
• Same min # of years applicable to both bachelor's degree and master's degree candidates.

Nice to Have/ Preferred Skills:

• Chemistry Lab Management experience

Internal Title: Lab Manager

We are seeking a hands-on laboratory manager with excellent organizational skills to support our activities.

The person will provide services to Client at the Cambridge, MA site.

• Provide on-site service to the Client for both laboratory functions and laboratory equipment and instrumentation maintenance and upkeep
• Perform experimental protocols to support the Client’s technology platforms
• Ensure compliance with health and safety teams and training as required for Client lab operations
• Support inventory management, purchasing, and shipping of chemical compounds and laboratory supplies

Laboratories support activities:

• Maintain equipment and support new equipment installation and material readiness for technology platforms
• Submit and track work requests and coordinate with service engineers to ensure timely service in cases of equipment failure
• Write and maintain training documentation describing the proper use of equipment and workflows
• Coordinate with IT for laboratory computer troubleshooting
• Assist scientists with shipping of chemical samples and bulk chemicals and intermediates between Client sites and Client CROs/CMOs including international shipping logistics
• Monitor and maintain HPLC/UPLC diluent and eluent supplies as needed
• Generate experimental data by following platform protocols

Requirements:

• B.S. or B.A. in relevant field (Chemistry or related discipline) with at least 3 years of relevant experience, or Master’s in Chemistry
• Demonstrated aptitude for working in the lab and hands-on experience with equipment and instrument maintenance
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written) and organization skills are required
• Ability to work independently and set own schedule
• Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience participating in teams and collaborative work environments.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $54.00 - $55.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• HPLC instrumentation troubleshooting : 3 years (Preferred)
• Calibration: 3 years (Preferred)
• pharma, biotech or medical device industry: 3 years (Preferred)
• Previous data generation: 3 years (Preferred)
• Chemistry Lab Management: 3 years (Preferred)
• equipment and instrument maintenance: 3 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Cambridge, MA 02138 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $54 - $55