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

Our client is seeking a Lab Operations Technician in Seattle, WA.

Job Responsibilities

We are seeking a contractor Lab Technician to support the Cell Therapy Thematic Research Center Strategy and Operations team. Responsibilities include maintaining lab equipment, troubleshooting, repairing, cleaning, and implementing emergency response plans. The role also involves assisting with efficiency improvement programs, managing equipment moves, and collaborating with internal and external partners. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and time management skills, be highly organized, and work well collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and respond to emergent needs of lab equipment and instrumentation.
• Perform routine and non-routine maintenance of lab equipment, including sterilization.
• Assist with general lab organization, efficiency, functionality, and productivity.
• Interface with cross-functional teams in supply chain, facilities, EH&S, IT and scientific groups to ensure needs are met, safety protocols are followed, and communication is clear.
• Collaborate with external partners to schedule and follow up on preventative and corrective service measures.

Skills & Requirements

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional groups.
• Ability to quickly evaluate problems/areas for improvement and identify core issues or causes.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills to help develop solutions and escalate ongoing issues to appropriate stakeholders.
• Proficiency in MS Office (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and Outlook).
• General familiarity with scientific laboratory environment, safety, and operations. Experience in a biosafety level 2 (BSL-2) environment required.

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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