Lab Support Operations Specialist, Center for Discovery and Innovation Hackensack Meridian Health - 3.6 Nutley, NJ Job Details Full-time From $27.13 an hour 3 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Computer operation Customer communication Employee relationship building High school diploma or GED Project management methodology Productivity software

Full Job Description Overview:

The Center for Discovery and Innovation- CDI was established by Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) as an academic basic and translational research enterprise to rapidly translate science innovation to the clinic and to improve outcomes for patients with cancer, infectious diseases, autoimmune disease and other acute and chronic diseases. The CDI has grown rapidly since its origins in 2019, and now has 39 labs, 200+ scientists and allied personnel supported by 78 NIH and DoD grants and more than 87 other grants and contracts. Areas of expertise include genomics, epigenetics, drug resistance, stem cell biology, drug discovery, diagnostics and biomarker development, rheumatology and pharmacology. Reporting to the Director, Lab Support Operations, CDI, the Lab Support Operations Specialist will perform routine maintenance and minor repairs of laboratory support equipment. This role coordinates complex repairs of laboratory equipment, performs preventative maintenance with internal and external resources, and supports lab personnel on the operation of shared equipment.

Responsibilities:

A day in the life of a Lab Support Operations Specialist at Hackensack Meridian Health includes: Coordinates with Facilities, IT, and other internal and external support teams essential to CDI equipment. Solves organization-level customer service issues and complaints. Develops and maintains strong working relationships with site leaders including attendance at meetings, incident investigation, and routine quality reporting. May be required to travel to all Hackensack Meridian Health facilities while transporting equipment and/or materials required to facilitate repairs using a personal vehicle if a company vehicle is unavailable. Other duties and/or projects as assigned. Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications:

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs. Minimum of one or more years of experience in a Lab, Biotech or Pharma environment in an operations support role. Familiar with the operations and environment that they support (Lab, Biotech, Pharma). Basic understanding and can communicate the use of lab equipment. Working knowledge of project management terms and methods. Advanced understanding and skills related to general laboratory equipment and devices. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Google Suite and/or Microsoft Office platforms. If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!

Starting Minimum Rate:

Minimum rate of $27.13

Hourly Job Posting Disclosure:

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

Labor Market Data:

Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.

Experience:

Years of relevant work experience.

Education and Certifications:

Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.

Skills:

Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.

Geographic Location:

Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.

Internal Equity:

Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.

Budget and Grant Funding:

Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered. Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts. In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.