Job Title: Lab Operations Specialist

Job Description

The Lab Operations Specialist will support scientists by managing their equipment and handling vendor management for all lab suppliers. You will be responsible for interacting with scientists to ensure they have the necessary consumables, purchasing, and ordering appropriate inventory while maintaining it in the QMS system.

Responsibilities

Fulfill internal requests submitted by scientists.Maintain stockroom and point of use inventories according to thresholds determined by customers’ stockroom managers.Communicate with supervisors regarding supply stock, material needs, software upgrades, and other related matters.Assist with laboratory supply stockroom and site inventories.Collect and supply metrics as required by management.

Essential Skills

Proficiency in inventory control and management.Experience in lab operations and support.Ability to manage stockroom and bench testing.Vendor management skills.Experience with media and buffer preparation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.Compliance with all safety standards and policies for site, department, and job function.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with management, employees at all levels, and customers.Team player committed to working in a safe, high-performance, and quality-driven environment.

Work Environment

This is a 100% onsite role with working hours from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. On the first two Fridays of every month, you will be required to stay until 5:00 pm to oversee the custodians. The work environment demands a high degree of communication skills and requires someone who is hardworking and detail-oriented.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Somerville, MA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $25.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Somerville,MA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 12, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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