Associate, Laboratory Operations

Full time Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians

Position Summary

The Associate, Laboratory Operations is responsible for supporting the day-to-day operational effectiveness, readiness, and compliance of the Process Sciences and Analytical Technologies (PSAT) laboratory spaces in Gaithersburg while serving as a key link between scientific users, laboratory operations, site services, vendors, and cross-functional stakeholders. This role ensures laboratories are safe, well-stocked, organized, functional, and equipped to support scientific work efficiently. The position also partners with laboratory users on instrument coordination, reagent and supply management, onboarding and training support, and communication of lab operational priorities and issues. The role combines hands-on laboratory support responsibilities with internal coordination and continuous improvement activities that are currently split across outsourced lab support and scientist-led lab operations activities.

Key Responsibilities

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