Senior Scientist I or Scientist III - Laboratory & Instrumentation Coordinator - Biologics - FSP

Position Overview

The Laboratory and Instrumentation Coordinator will serve as the primary point of contact for all laboratory operations in multiple labs. This role will focus on managing daily lab activities, ensuring the effective use of laboratory resources, and overseeing that lab safety practices are implemented. The ideal candidate is passionate about biological sample testing, possesses strong organizational, communication, and time management skills, and is eager to implement ideas to enhance our laboratory's efficiency and effectiveness.

Responsibilities

Laboratory Operations Management

• Act as the primary point of contact for laboratory functions, providing guidance and support to laboratory staff.
• Collaborate with various teams to ensure smooth operations during lab stand-downs and organizational initiatives.
• Manage temperature storage facilities, including both emergency protocols and scheduled clean-outs.
• Prepare mobile phase and stock solutions for platform assays, ensuring they remain stocked and within expiry date.
• Receive samples through our laboratory management system, ensuring samples are ready for testing.

Equipment and Maintenance Oversight

• Submit work orders for lab equipment and computer calibrations; facilitate scheduling with technicians and supervise their activities.
• Schedule and follow up on preventive maintenance for laboratory equipment.
• Serve as the point of contact for lab utility needs.
• Manage inventory and procurement processes of lab supply.
• Order and coordinate the organization of common laboratory items; review backordered items and maintain updated inventories of essential supplies.
• Assist with scheduling, escorting, and on-site supervision of equipment technicians.

Required Skills and Experience

• Proven laboratory management experience with a strong understanding of lab operations and safety protocols.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with a strong ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience in troubleshooting instruments in at least one of the following techniques: Liquid Chromatography (HPLC / UPLC), Protein A Titer, Size Exclusion Chromatography (SEC), Ion Exchange Chromatography (IEX, AEX, CEX), Reverse Phase (RP), or Hydrophobic interaction chromatography (HIC).
• Electrophoretic methods such as capillary electrophoresis sodium dodecyl sulfate (CE-SDS) and/or capillary isoelectric focusing (cIEF).
• ELISA (HCP, proA) and binding potency assay.
• qPCR and basic molecular biology techniques (gel electrophoresis, etc.).
• High-throughput liquid handling system, e.g., Tecan, Bravo, etc.