Lab Operations Specialist I

Role Summary

Lab Operations Specialist I — support daily non-GMP lab and supply chain operations by maintaining equipment, ensuring cleanliness, managing inventory, and assisting internal teams. This hands-on role helps uphold GxP standards and provides essential on-the-floor support for laboratory infrastructure and materials management.

Location: 13203 Murphy Road Suite 100 Stafford, TX 77477

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventative maintenance per SOP or guidance initially.
• Assist with equipment service calls and vendor coordination.
• Maintain basic equipment logs and calibration records.
• Organize lab spaces and restock consumables.
• Support waste management and follow EH&S safety protocols.
• Help prepare labs for inspections, audits, and onboarding activities.
• Respond to temperature monitoring alarms and report to appropriate personnel.
• Maintain inventory of laboratory supplies and reagents, ensuring timely procurement and cost-effective purchasing.
• Maintain non-GMP inventory via cycle counts and electronic inventory controls.
• Identify materials requiring replenishment and place orders with Procurement.
• Oversee Kanban for all laboratory operations
• Manage material according to storage condition requirements
• Maintain general lab cleanliness and support with simple troubleshooting.
• Create Purchase Orders within the ERP system.

Qualifications

• Required: High school diploma or GED; 0-2 years of experience in lab operations, facility support, or equipment handling; understanding of lab safety and EH&S practices; comfortable using electronic tracking systems and tools; organized and detail oriented; ability to lift equipment up to 50 lbs occasionally.
• Preferred: Associate‚Äôs degree or technical certification; exposure to GxP or GLP environments; biotech/life sciences experience; familiarity with CMMS, basic troubleshooting, or laboratory inventory management; OSHA safety training a plus; eagerness to learn technical skills.

Skills

• Initiative
• Problem Solving
• Critical Thinking
• Interpersonal Communication
• Customer Service
• Attention to Detail

Education

• High school diploma or GED required
• Associate‚Äôs degree or technical certification preferred

Additional Requirements

• Travel: Up to 15% travel required, domestically and internationally
• Physical demands: includes lifting up to 50 lbs, standing/walking, stooping, etc.