Senior Laboratory Operations Assistant

Job Description Summary

In this role you will play a key part in ensuring the efficient operation of laboratory and manufacturing environments by executing core operational support functions. You will contribute to STEMCELLs production and research goals by following standard procedures and quality requirements to prepare materials maintain equipment manage supplies and help maintain regulatory compliance in various workplace settings.

Please note this position will require flexibility to work from our Station Street West 7th or Burnaby offices depending on business needs.

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the daily lab waste management including recycling disposal and decontamination of waste

• Set up handle and operate production and laboratory equipment

• Operate autoclaves to prepare sterile materials reagents and equipment

• Ensure that operations and maintenance are conducted in accordance with STEMCELLs Quality Management Systems (QMS) including ISO13485 documentation deficiencies and non-conformances and complete reports as required

• Monitor and maintain daily inventory of supplies; adhere to and contribute to promoting a high level of safety within the lab and building environments

Knowledge and Qualifications

• Post-secondary certificate or diploma in trade or technology

• 13 years of relevant experience in facilities operations and/or laboratory support services

• Experience in a biotechnology or regulated industry is preferred

• Customer-focused mindset with excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Proficient in MS Office (Word Excel) with the ability to learn new programs and first aid and safety knowledge are an asset

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STEMCELL Technologies is a privately owned Vancouver-based biotechnology company that helps power leading-edge life science research around the world. Driven by our love of science and passion for quality we are a company of Scientists Helping Scientistsstanding by our customers to provide the outstanding products technical support and training they need to advance their research. Scientists performing stem cell immunology cancer regenerative medicine and cellular therapy research are among those who rely on our cell culture media cell separation products instruments accessory products and services. Through our many regional offices as well as our distribution centers in Vancouver Seattle Grenoble and Singapore we deliver our innovative specialized products to more than 100 countries. With over 1800 employees globally most with scientific or engineering degrees STEMCELL is proud to be the largest biotechnology employer in Canada.

This is an opportunity to work with highly motivated colleagues in a science-oriented creative and dynamic environment. We offer a competitive salary excellent benefits and meaningful career development opportunities.

STEMCELL is well recognized for exceptional leadership and business practices. We are one of Canadas Best Managed Companies and operate an ISO 14001-certified environmental management system to measure and reduce our environmental impact.

As an equal opportunity employer STEMCELL is dedicated to ensuring that every employee feels safe valued and respected for who they are. We know that scientific progress and innovation occur when diverse creative minds come together and we are committed to nurturing a culture of inclusivity and belonging. STEMCELL enforces a zero-tolerance policy for any form of discrimination. Selection decisions are solely based on job-related factors.

The annual salary for this job ranges from:

$56700.00 - $69300.00

STEMCELL determines an individuals pay within the range based on multiple factors including experience education job-related skills and equity within the team or organization. For jobs that are eligible for sales incentives the range noted above is inclusive of target incentives; actual incentives are based on individual performance results in accordance with company addition to base salary STEMCELL offers a comprehensive total rewards package including health benefits retirement savings and more.

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Required Experience:

Senior IC