The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s/applicant’s qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available.

Our client is seeking a Lab Operations Technician in Warren, NJ.

Role Description

Position Summary: The primary purpose of this position will be to support daily lab operations and to manage lab equipment and inventory within Cell Therapy Development.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Learn and follow lab specific procedures and policies
2. Provide a customer service experience to end users and collaborate to ensure objectives are completed in a timely manner.
3. Knowledge of laboratory instrumentation pipettes, balances, centrifuges, flow cytometers and other equipment.
4. Perform routine preventative maintenance on lab equipment
5. Troubleshoot equipment issues and perform repairs as necessary.
6. Be a Subject Matter Expert on equipment issues to resolve problems and reduce downtime.
7. Schedule and escort vendors to perform duties on jobsite per company policy.
8. Document and review documentation for completeness using Good Documentation Practices (GDocP).
9. Experience in using CMMS software Blue Mountain Regulatory Asset Management (BMRAM)
10. Order and stock consumable inventory.
11. General maintenance of the CTD laboratories
12. Work cross-functionally with different departments to drive efficiency.

Skills & Requirements

Experience, Education, and Qualifications:

• Minimum of 4 years in pharmaceutical lab environment
• Bachelor's Degree in Sciences or Engineering preferred; A.S in Sciences or Engineering required
• Routine Lab maintenance--calibration and cleaning required
• Lab Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting experience required
• Experience in CMMS--Maximo and/or Blue Mountain required
• GMP/GDocP experience a plus
•Inventory management a plus
•5S experience a plus
•Will need transportation to travel from site to site upon occasion Additional Information: This role does not handle hazardous materials This role does not have specific lifting requirements

Benefits/Other Compensation

This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit).

Why Hays?

You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there’s a position you really want, you’re fully prepared to get it.

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Hays is committed to building a thriving culture of diversity that embraces people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better we serve our candidates, clients, and employees. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, and we comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, HIV-positive status, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. One of Hays’ guiding principles is ‘do the right thing’.
We also believe that actions speak louder than words.
In that regard, we train our staff on ensuring inclusivity throughout the entire recruitment process and counsel our clients on these principles. If you have any questions about Hays or any of our processes, please contact us.

In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law protecting qualified individuals with known disabilities, Hays will attempt to reasonably accommodate those individuals unless doing so would create an undue hardship on the company. Any qualified applicant or consultant with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should call or text 813.336.5570.

Drug testing may be required; please contact a recruiter for more information.

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