DST Lab Operations Specialist

What you'll do

• Manage the inventory, tracking, and utilization of laboratory equipment and shared resources like cold storage.
• Coordinate equipment scheduling, user access, and reservation systems to maximize availability and operational efficiency.
• Oversee the full lifecycle of laboratory assets including procurement, installation, qualification, maintenance, and retirement.
• Manage vendor relationships, service agreements, and maintenance contracts to minimize downtime and control costs.
• Develop and manage departmental operating and capital budgets while overseeing inventory planning for consumables and reagents.
• Collaborate with internal departments like Facilities, IT, and EHS to maintain infrastructure and ensure safety compliance.
• Establish operational metrics and implement processes to improve reproducibility, data integrity, and equipment uptime.
• Maintain accurate documentation, SOPs, and records in accordance with company standards and regulatory requirements.

What we're looking for

• A Bachelor's degree in a related scientific field and at least 5 years of experience are required.
• A Master's degree in a related scientific field and at least 3 years of experience are required.
• Minimum of 5–8 years of experience supporting laboratory operations in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or high-throughput research environments.
• Strong knowledge of laboratory instrumentation, equipment maintenance practices, and asset lifecycle management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and data reporting tools.
• Experience with automated assay development or high-throughput screening laboratories (preferred).
• Knowledge of laboratory facilities management, infrastructure planning, and expansion projects (preferred).
• Familiarity with lean operations, process improvement methodologies, and operational excellence practices (preferred).