Lab Technician - Optimal Inc.

***POSITION IS FULLY ONSITE***

Position Description:

Facility Equipment and Laboratory Maintenance

• Coordinate with Ford Land to ensure all laboratory and facility equipment is tracked in Maximo
• Maintenance record keeping
• Equipment reference list
• Vendor relationships

Lab Facilities, Equipment, and Capital Planning/Acquisition

• Attend initial project review meetings to understand scope and scale
• Work order management on smaller projects
• Placarding, protag, EPCL verification for all projects

RIC Laboratory Chemical Tracking

• Fill requests for stocked chemicals within RIC Labs
• Fill requests for newly received chemicals
• Restock and dispose of unwanted chemicals
• Update and maintain the chemical inventory system

Asset Management Support

• Assist with physical asset tagging of company assets over $250k
• Coordinate asset disposals
• Assist finance with yearly asset verifications

General Business Office Department Support

• Support Business Continuity Plan (BCP), including verification of lab list
• Storage at RIC
• Oversee Bay Logistics Storage Processes

Skills Required:

• Laboratory Equipment: operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of common laboratory equipment. Familiarity with specialized equipment relevant to the specific lab (this will vary greatly).
• Chemical Handling: Knowledge of safe chemical handling practices, storage, and disposal procedures. Experience with chemical inventory management systems.
• Asset Management: Understanding of asset tracking, maintenance scheduling, and depreciation. Experience with asset management software or databases is a plus.
• Facility Maintenance: Basic knowledge of building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing) and their role in maintaining a safe and functional lab environment.
• Computer Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel for data analysis and reporting), and potential experience with AutoCAD for drafting laboratory design layouts.

Soft Skills:

• Organization and Time Management: Essential for multiple responsibilities, meeting deadlines, and ensuring smooth lab operations.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to identify and troubleshoot equipment or facility issues.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills for interacting with researchers, vendors, and other stakeholders.
• Attention to Detail: Critical for maintaining accurate records, following safety protocols, and ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Teamwork: Ability to collaborate effectively with researchers, lab managers, and other support staff to maintain a productive and safe working environment.

Experience Required:

• 1-2 years of experience in a laboratory setting, ideally with exposure to equipment maintenance or facilities support.

Education Required:

• A bachelor's degree in a scientific field (Biology, Chemistry, Engineering) would be a strong asset, demonstrating a fundamental understanding of lab environments.
• Alternatively, an associate's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Biotechnology, Chemical Technology) combined with relevant work experience would also be suitable.