Senior Scientist, Lab Operations Manager

Accountabilities 

• Facilitate lab supply ordering, restocking, and inventory management. 

• Responsible for coordinating lab equipment repair, purchasing, annual service, and preventative maintenance contracts.  

• Manage vendors for supply of dry ice, gas, PPE, and waste disposal.  

• Liaise with site IT to manage instrument data backup and application support. 

• Coordinate domestic and international shipping with couriers, lab employees, and receivers, obtaining import/export permits as needed.  

• Interface with building management and business operations to request facilities work orders, HVAC servicing, space scheduling, and report lab janitorial issues. 

• Maintain remote alarm systems for critical storage units. Must be capable and willing to respond to critical alerts outside normal business hours. 

• Partner with local EHS consultant and Global AZ SHE to create and maintain a workplace health and safety program according to federal, state, and local requirements. Perform annual review of EHS documentation and signage, updating as needed. Primary coordinator of fire safety training and fire drill management. 

• Submit annual hazardous waste summary and additional reports as needed through the EPAs RCRA reporting system.  

• Submit lab permit (HMIS) application and renewal to Seattle Fire Department.  

• Conduct periodic reviews of chemical inventory, PPE hazard risk assessment, biological hazards risk assessment, and other risk assessments as needed. 

Essential Skills/Experience 

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree in scientific discipline or related area preferred  

• 10+ years of experience in lab and facilities management within the pharmaceutical, biologics, or other related industries  

• Demonstrated knowledge of administrative management practices and procedures  

• Excellent oral and written communication skills  

• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities  

• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills  

• Team player with great people skills  

• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)  

• Manual dexterity required to operate office equipment (i.e. computers, phones, etc.) 

• Ability to lift at least 25 pounds  

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace, and challenge perceptions. That's why we work five days per week from the lab/office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the lab/office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world. 

AstraZeneca offers an inspiring learning environment where every setback is seen as a chance to improve. Our supportive yet challenging approach pushes us towards groundbreaking solutions. We are dedicated experts who combine specialist knowledge with curiosity, always searching for better ways of doing things. Working here means contributing to something that truly matters—using our skillset to make an important difference to society and patients across the globe. 

Ready to make a difference? Apply now on our website!