Senior Scientist, Lab Operations Manager

Accountabilities

• Facilitate lab supply ordering restockingandinventory management.

• Responsible for coordinating lab equipment repairpurchasingannual service andpreventativemaintenance contracts.

• Managevendors for supply of dry ice gas PPE and waste disposal.

• Liaise with site IT to manage instrument data backup and applicationsupport.

• Coordinate domestic and international shipping with couriers lab employees and receivers obtaining import/export permits as needed.

• Interface with building managementand business operationsto requestfacilitieswork orders HVAC servicingspace scheduling and report lab janitorial issues.

• Maintain remote alarm systemsfor critical storage units. Must be capable and willing to respond to critical alerts outside normal business hours.

• Partner with local EHSconsultantand Global AZ SHE to create andmaintaina workplace health and safety program according to federal state and local requirements. Perform annual review of EHS documentation and signage updating as needed.Primary coordinator of fire safety training and fire drill management.

• Submit annual hazardous waste summary andadditionalreports as needed through the EPAs RCRA reporting system.

• Submit lab permit (HMIS) application and renewaltoSeattleFire Department.

• Conduct periodic reviews of chemical inventory PPE hazard risk assessment biological hazards risk assessment and other risk assessments as needed.

Essential Skills/Experience

• Minimum of bachelors degree in scientific discipline or related area preferred

• 10 yearsofexperience in lab and facilities management within the pharmaceutical biologics or other related industries

• Demonstrated knowledge of administrative management practices and procedures

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities

• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills

• Team player with great people skills

• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word Outlook PowerPoint)

• Manual dexteritytooperateoffice equipment (i.e.computers phones etc.)

• Ability to lift at least 25 pounds

When we put unexpected teams in the same room we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing -person working gives us the platform we need to connect work at paceand challengeperceptions.Thatswhy we workfivedays per week from thelab/office. But thatdoesntmeanwerenot flexible. We balance the expectation of being in thelab/office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

AstraZeneca offers an inspiring learning environment where every setback is seen as a chance to improve. Our supportive yet challenging approach pushes us towards groundbreaking solutions. We are dedicated experts who combine specialist knowledge with curiosity always searching for better ways of doing things. Working here means contributing to something that truly mattersusing our skillset to makean important differenceto society and patients across the globe.

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