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Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Laboratory Operations Support Specialist to join a growing team at a PSS Client site. This position will support day-to-day operations across Discovery and NDS laboratories, including equipment lifecycle management, asset tracking, compliance documentation, and operational process improvements.

The individual will collaborate with laboratory personnel and cross-functional support teams to resolve operational challenges, maintain accurate records, and develop reporting and data management solutions to enhance laboratory efficiency.

Job Duties Include

• Support day-to-day laboratory operations across Discovery and NDS laboratories to ensure efficient workflows and continuity of laboratory activities.
• Serve as a liaison between laboratory personnel and internal and external support organizations, including facilities, engineering, and IT, to coordinate resources and resolve operational issues.
• Coordinate equipment lifecycle activities, including onboarding, asset tracking, preventive maintenance scheduling, and equipment retirement, as applicable.
• Maintain accurate equipment and asset management records, ensuring proper documentation and traceability throughout the equipment lifecycle.
• Support internal and external audits by compiling and providing equipment, environmental monitoring, and compliance documentation.
• Assist with the migration, organization, and maintenance of equipment and operational records within Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and other applicable business systems.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, trackers, and data visualization tools using Power BI, SharePoint, Excel, and other business applications to improve operational effectiveness.
• Coordinate laboratory onboarding activities, including equipment readiness, documentation, and operational support requirements.
• Collaborate with vendors, service providers, and internal support teams to coordinate equipment maintenance and other laboratory service activities.
• Review and maintain operational documentation in accordance with applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), departmental requirements, and established laboratory practices.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, streamline operational workflows, and participate in cross-functional initiatives to enhance laboratory efficiency.