DST Lab Operations Specialist

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The Discovery Sciences & Technology (DST) Operations and Equipment Specialist is responsible for ensuring the seamless operation, maintenance, and optimization of laboratory infrastructure, equipment, and shared resources that support high-throughput assay development and screening activities. This role serves as a critical operational partner to DST scientists, enabling efficient, reproducible, and compliant scientific workflows. The successful candidate will combine technical expertise in laboratory operations and equipment management with strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills. Acting as a bridge between scientific teams, Research Operations, Facilities, Procurement, IT, and external vendors, this individual will drive operational excellence, maximize equipment availability and utilization, and ensure laboratory readiness to support Discovery research objectives. Experience with laboratory automation and high-throughput environments is highly desirable. Laboratory Equipment & Resource Management Manage the inventory, tracking, and utilization of laboratory equipment and shared resources, including cold storage infrastructure and specialty instrumentation. Coordinate equipment scheduling, user access, and reservation systems to maximize availability and operational efficiency. Monitor equipment performance and reliability through routine inspections, calibration programs, and preventive maintenance activities. Partner with scientific teams to identify opportunities for equipment optimization and improved laboratory workflows. Equipment Lifecycle Management Oversee the full lifecycle of laboratory assets, including procurement support, installation, qualification, maintenance, upgrades, and retirement. Maintain equipment records, service histories, and asset documentation to ensure operational readiness and compliance. Manage vendor relationships, service agreements, and maintenance contracts to optimize performance, minimize downtime, and control costs. Coordinate service visits and repair activities, ensuring timely resolution of equipment issues. Laboratory Operations Leadership Provide day-to-day operational leadership to support a safe, efficient, and collaborative laboratory environment. Translate organizational priorities into actionable operational plans that support scientific productivity. Promote effective communication, accountability, and constructive problem-solving across laboratory teams. Foster a culture of operational excellence, continuous improvement, and customer-focused service. Inventory, Procurement & Budget Management Support the development and management of departmental operating and capital budgets. Oversee inventory planning and procurement activities for laboratory consumables, reagents, and operational supplies.