Lab Operations Associate

Job Title

Responsibilities

Perform routine onsite lab operations daily, following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Maintain clean and safe lab environments.

Address equipment issues and requests promptly.

Prepare buffers and solutions.

Provide autoclave and glassware wash support.

Replenish gas cylinders.

Perform and document in-house equipment maintenance and cleaning.

Escort vendors for onsite equipment repair and maintenance work.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous process improvement.

Conduct maintenance on lab, R&D, QC biologic equipment, incubators, centrifuge, autoclave, fridge, freezer, and lab space.

Make media, buffer preparations, and solutions.

Essential Skills

Minimum of 2 years of laboratory operations experience.

Associate Degree or equivalent experience in molecular biology, chemistry, biochemistry, virology, chemical / biochemical engineering, or a related discipline.

Experience working within a lab and managing its operations.

Experience working with a team in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Start-up / life science industry and / or gene therapy experience is a plus.

Ability to prioritize multiple concurrent competing tasks.

Experience working across multiple locations.

Team player, respectful of others, and open to new ideas.

Strong communication skills.

Ability to work independently.

Self-motivated and passionate about operational excellence.

Great attention to detail, resourceful, and well organized.

GMP experience and Blue Mountain CMMS experience are nice to have.

Work Environment

This position requires onsite work from Monday to Friday, either 7am - 3pm or 8am - 4pm, with no weekend or after-hours work required. The role is a 5-month contract to cover parental leave. The environment encourages cross-functional communication and interaction, providing support to various departments.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.48 - $27.76 / hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following :

Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off / Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Louisville, CO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 26, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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