What are the responsibilities and job description for the Centralized Services Lab Assistant position at The Fountain Group?
Details for the position are as follows:
- 3-month contract to start with the strong possibility of extension or conversion depending on performance and business needs
- Rate: $24.14 an hour
- Location: South San Francisco, CA 94080
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Responsible for working with the management team and Material Operations & Lab Services team members to achieve operational objectives while maintaining safety and quality standards.
- Work effectively in a team to ensure Materials Operations & Lab Services operational continuity and proactively identify procedural improvements.
- Responsibilities include ensuring internal and external compliance (GLP, DOT, HazMat, etc.).
- Follow required safety procedures by using available safety equipment and participate in the safety awareness and training of staff.
- Manage levels of laboratory consumables, reagents, chemicals, and glassware inventory in all areas of operations.
- Observe proper handling/storage/temperature requirements of materials.
- Operate process equipment, which includes autoclaves, washers, ovens, and benchtop instruments.
- Execute glass wash and equipment preparation activities.
- Clean, sterilize, prepare, and distribute labware and equipment.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to meet operational needs, ensuring reagents, equipment, and resources are available for project execution.
- Pack materials for proper shipping conditions and prepare shipping documents.
- Prevent interruptions to customer processes by ensuring delays due to warehouse operations are minimized.
- Troubleshoot operational errors and support operations.
- Respond to customer inquiries via email, phone, and in person.
- Serve as a contact between customers and Material Operations & Lab Services staff. Effectively represent areas to resolve issues with customers.
- Be adaptive to changing priorities and responsibilities in all areas.
- Effectively multi-task the daily workload with assigned projects.
- Provide routine updates to Supervisors and leads on progress, status, and issues associated with the department.
- Maintain equipment and work areas for cleanliness.
- High School Diploma or GED and one of the following (BA or BS perferred)
- Completion of college-level coursework in biological sciences and/or physical sciences.
- AA/AS Degree in a related science major.
- Labware preparation, material packing/handling, inventory management, and/or warehousing experience preferred.
- Passion for continuous process improvement. LEAN or other Operational Excellence training and experience are a plus.
- Successful demonstration of collaboration and teamwork.
- Possess effective time management and organizational skills, the ability to work independently, and demonstrate strong customer service skills.
- Must be a self-starter with strong focus on quality, attention to detail, and delivering results.
- Must possess good problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
- Must communicate clearly and effectively.
- Must have strong initiative and focus on safety, quality, accuracy, and be detail-oriented.
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