Position Description:

Facility Equipment and Laboratory Maintenance a. Coordinate to ensure all laboratory and facility equipment is tracked in Maximo b. Maintenance record keeping c. Equipment reference list d. Vendor relationships 2. Lab Facilities, Equipment, and Capital Planning/Acquisition a. Attend initial project review meetings to understand scope and scale b. Work order management on smaller projects c. Placarding, protag, EPCL verification for all projects 3. RIC Laboratory Chemical Tracking a. Fill requests for stocked chemicals within RIC Labs b. Fill requests for newly received chemicals c. Restock and dispose of unwanted chemicals d. Update and maintain the chemical inventory system 4. Asset Management Support a. Assist with physical asset tagging of company assets over $250k b. Coordinate asset disposals c. Assist finance with yearly asset verifications 5. General Business Office Department Support a. Support Business Continuity Plan (BCP), including verification of lab list b. Storage at RIC c. Oversee Bay Logistics Storage Processes

Skills Required:

Technical Skills: • Laboratory Equipment: operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of common laboratory equipment. Familiarity with specialized equipment relevant to the specific lab (this will vary greatly). • Chemical Handling: Knowledge of safe chemical handling practices, storage, and disposal procedures. Experience with chemical inventory management systems. • Asset Management: Understanding of asset tracking, maintenance scheduling, and depreciation. Experience with asset management software or databases is a plus. • Facility Maintenance: Basic knowledge of building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing) and their role in maintaining a safe and functional lab environment. • Computer Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel for data analysis and reporting), and potentially experience with AutoCAD for drafting laboratory design layouts.

Skills Preferred:

Soft Skills: • Organization and Time Management: Essential for multiple responsibilities, meeting deadlines, and ensuring smooth lab operations. • Problem-Solving: Ability to identify and troubleshoot equipment or facility issues. • Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills for interacting with researchers, vendors, and other stakeholders. • Attention to Detail: Critical for maintaining accurate records, following safety protocols, and ensuring compliance with regulations. • Teamwork: Ability to collaborate effectively with researchers, lab managers, and other support staff to maintain a productive and safe working environment.

Experience Required:

1-2 years of experience in a laboratory setting, ideally with exposure to equipment maintenance or facilities support.

Education Required:

• A Bachelor's degree in a scientific field (Biology, Chemistry, Engineering) would be a strong asset, demonstrating a fundamental understanding of lab environments. • Alternatively, an Associate's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Biotechnology, Chemical Technology) combined with relevant work experience would also be suitable.

Additional Information :

POSITION IS FULLY ONSITE

Category Program Management

Function Engineering

Req ID JN -092024-121523