Lab Operations Specialist I
Job Location:
Philadelphia, PA - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 36 - 41
Posted:
7 October 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline:
4 January 2027
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
LeadStack Inc. is an award-winning one of the nations fastest-growing certified minority-owned (MBE) staffing services provider of contingent workforce. As a recognized industry leader in contingent workforce solutions and Certified as a Great Place to Work were proud to partner with some of the most admired Fortune 500 brands in the world.
Job Title: Lab Operations Specialist / Facilities Operations Specialist
Location: Philadelphia PA 19104
Duration: 12 Months Contract
Pay rate: $36/hr - $41/hr on W2
Key Responsibilities:
Required Qualifications:
Additional Preferred Qualifications:
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Job Title: Lab Operations Specialist / Facilities Operations Specialist
Location: Philadelphia PA 19104
Duration: 12 Months Contract
Pay rate: $36/hr - $41/hr on W2
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain equipment inventory ensuring the information is accurate and updated promptly.
- Regularly evaluate fixed lab equipment (fume hoods exhaust fans biosafety cabinet etc) are functioning properly.
- Manage all laboratory vendor service contracts ensuring that preventative maintenance visits are executed on schedule
- Manage and coordinate timelines across laboratories for certifications and calibrations on critical equipment
- Help resolve and/or coordinate equipment repair visit between the service provider and the laboratory team.
- Review cold storage monitoring software to minimize the risk of freezer failure. Escalate issues internally and troubleshoot as needed.
- Participate in laboratory emergency planning/management e.g. power outages and infrastructure projects
- Work with all parties involved (technicians users IT and leadership) to ensure that both the equipment and operational needs are met.
- Chaperone technicians from external suppliers and ensure they are adhering to company policies while onsite.
- Oversee delivery logistics by coordinating the receipt of packages gas deliveries or installation of laboratory equipment.
- Support the procurement of laboratory consumables and supplies as needed.
- Perform general troubleshooting of laboratory operation issues as they arise.
- Support the development and maintenance of procedures to ensure compliant lab operations.
- Work with lab safety officer to manage the safety systems/compliance and ensure the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is current and available.
- Provide miscellaneous laboratory maintenance tasks as needed e.g. supply stocking eye wash/safety shower flushing removal of waste etc
Required Qualifications:
- A.S. or B.S. in Life Sciences or Facilities Management with management/technical emphasis.
- Minimum 1 year of pharmaceutical life sciences or biotech experience in an academic or industry setting.
- Minimum 2 years of experience implementing maintenance and repair programs in a Research & Development (R&D) facility.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with member of cross-functional team
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to solve problems while anticipating the downstream impacts
- Highly organized with a strong attention to detail clarity accuracy and conciseness.
Additional Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with project management activities and vendor management preferred
- Experience working within an R&D team while establishing and enforcing best practices in laboratory operations preferred
- Experience training/teaching new employees specific relevant technical and conceptual skills is a plus
- Experience with lab supplies procurement
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Required Experience:
IC