29472 - Lab Tech III
TR/077341
Posted: 25/04/2025
- $25 - $30 per hour, Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental
- United States, California, Irvine
- Contract
Operations Lab Tech
$25 - $30/hr based on years of experience
1 year initial contract with possibility of extension
Standard first shift laboratory position
Seeking candidates local to Irvine, CA
Orion Project Services and a market leading pharmaceutical company have teamed up once again for an exciting contract opportunity!!!
We are seeking a highly motivated and organized Laboratory Technician to assist in the smooth operation of laboratory facilities. Will be tasked with ensuring that all equipment, supplies, and protocols are effectively managed to support high-quality scientific research.
Daily Responsibilities Include:
Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.
$25 - $30/hr based on years of experience
1 year initial contract with possibility of extension
Standard first shift laboratory position
Seeking candidates local to Irvine, CA
Orion Project Services and a market leading pharmaceutical company have teamed up once again for an exciting contract opportunity!!!
We are seeking a highly motivated and organized Laboratory Technician to assist in the smooth operation of laboratory facilities. Will be tasked with ensuring that all equipment, supplies, and protocols are effectively managed to support high-quality scientific research.
Daily Responsibilities Include:
- Manage the maintenance of all laboratory areas and equipment.
- The Operations Laboratory Technician will coordinate with laboratory asset team to schedule technician visits for instrument PM, calibration, and general service.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for laboratory-related emergencies (leaks, spills, fires, etc.), providing timely and effective responses.
- The Operations Laboratory Technician will work closely with engineering, security, and facilities to ensure the laboratory is a safe and conducive work environment.
- Organize and create schedules, calendars, and training protocols for all laboratory equipment.
- Coordinate initial laboratory safety training for new employees to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Oversee the laboratory budget, including the ordering and procurement of all laboratory equipment and supplies. This includes maintaining various POU (point of use) re-stocking areas in the lab, tracking expenditures, and comparing vendor pricing.
- Verify that all supplies and equipment are received promptly to ensure on-time payment.
- Integrate policies and procedures in accordance with EHS guidelines for the proper storage and handling of hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals.
- Act as the lead liaison between scientists and vendors for supply availability, project collaborations, and service contracts.
- Identify and implement innovative techniques and procedures to enhance laboratory efficiency and effectiveness.
- Bachelor's degree required, with a focus in Biology, Biochemistry, or Chemistry strongly recommended.
- At least 6 months of post-undergraduate experience working in a clinical or research laboratory setting is required.
- Experience collaborating with scientists, vendors, and safety personnel to enhance laboratory efficiency and effectiveness.
Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.
Justin Mertel
Recruitment Consultant
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