Novartis · 15 hours ago
Lab Technician (Compound Hub Specialist)
Cambridge, MA
Contract
Onsite
Entry Level
$20/hr - $26/hr
1+ years expNovartis is a global medicines company impacting the lives of a tenth of the world’s population. They are seeking a highly motivated Lab Technician (Compound Hub Specialist) to join their Sample Management group, responsible for processing new compounds and inventory requests while ensuring customer satisfaction.
BiotechnologyMedical DeviceHealthcarePharmaceuticalHealth CareMedicalPrecision Medicine
Responsibilities
Handling all new compound orders, weighing solid samples within a weigh hood using an analytical balance to create solutions for customers, including local chemists and biologists
Utilizing the Tecan Liquid Handler to process compound orders efficiently and accurately
Loading Tecan products onto an automatic sorting system for delivery to recipients across our local sites as well as domestic and international customers
Receiving samples from both internal and external locations and ensuring all service level agreements are achieved on a daily basis, collaborating closely with scientific staff to prioritize important orders
Engaging with customers directly to understand their needs, address inquiries, and provide exceptional service throughout the order fulfillment process
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree with experience working in a scientific lab, emphasizing compound inventory management and distribution using automated systems
Thorough knowledge of compound management activities, including inventory management, solution production, quality control, and logistics management
Experience working with laboratory robotics, including diagnosing and troubleshooting hardware and software issues
Excellent personal and communication skills, with a strong focus on customer satisfaction and maintaining professional relationships
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment, prioritize workload effectively, and work well within a team
Self-motivated, well-organized, and reliable individual with a customer-focused mindset
Proficiency in MS Office products, including File Explorer and other relevant software tools
Preferred
Service-oriented mindset with a keen attention to detail and the ability to interact effectively with scientific staff
Knowledge of instrumentation/systems such as Tecan evo, Biomicrolab Volume Checker, and Biomicrolab Tube Sorter
6-18 months of relevant experience in a similar role
Benefits
Health
Dental
Vision
401k
Company
Novartis
Novartis is a pharmaceutical company that researches and develops medicines for serious diseases to improve and extend people's lives.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.49BKey Investors
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
2024-06-19Post Ipo Debt· $2.49B
2018-02-14Grant· $6.5M
2000-05-19IPO
Leadership Team
Daniel Grant
Vice President & Global Program Head
John von Brachel
VP, Head of Content Lab
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