Lab Tech III (Lab Coordinator)

Lab Tech III - Lab Coordinator
Length of Contract: 6 month initial contract
Location/Site: North Chicago, IL 60064 - 100% Onsite
Hourly Pay: $25-28/hr (individual medical benefits available at a cost)


We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Lab Technician III - Lab Coordinator to join our dynamic research and development team. This pivotal role involves overseeing laboratory operations, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards, and supporting scientific investigations across various disciplines. The ideal candidate will possess extensive laboratory experience, a strong understanding of GLP (Good Laboratory Practice), CGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practice), and FDA regulations, along with expertise in animal physiology, microbiology, histology, molecular biology, and clinical laboratory procedures. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research initiatives within a regulated environment dedicated to scientific excellence and innovation.

The Laboratory Coordinator will develop and administer various laboratory equipment support functions throughout R&D sites. This position involves serving as liaison among internal personnel as well as external organizations, to aid in equipment selection, purchasing (equipment and services), onboarding, calibration/service/repair, and decommissioning. These functions will be executed with consideration for laboratory needs, as well as quality and cost effectiveness of internal and external service providers.


What are the top 3-5 skills, experience or education required for this position:
1. Customer facing / communication skills
2. Time / work management
3. Basic knowledge of laboratory equipment

Responsibilities:

• Interface with vendors, OEM, and internal service organizations to address laboratory equipment service needs.
• Assist R&D personnel with selection and purchase of laboratory equipment and services.
• Provide administrative support throughout equipment lifecycle (onboarding, maintenance/repair, decommissioning).
• Serve as liaison to on-site vendor service personnel.
• Receive incoming work request and generate workorders on demand.
• Process work orders and contracts within IBM Maximo system to ensure equipment status, service activities, and all cost of ownership expenses are properly documented.
• Maintain equipment warranty and service contract data within Maximo system and Access database.
• Process service contract renewals, including review of equipment reliability histories, determination of insourcing potential, and overall assessment of cost benefits.
• Work with department leadership to develop and refine processes in support of department functions.

Required Qualifications:

• College Degree or equivalent experience. A technical degree (Engineering or Science) is preferred.
• Knowledge of basic regulatory requirements, laboratory safety, and GxP.
• At least 2+ years of experience with a variety of laboratory equipment, either having served as a lab analyst, lab equipment service provider, or both.
• Effective written and oral communication skills capable of accommodating a diverse audience.
• Proficient in data entry, analysis, and presentation, particularly within Maximo, Cognos, and SAP environments.
• Attention to detail, strong organization and planning skills.
• Capable of independently developing creative solutions in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated and positive attitude with a great desire to contribute to our success.

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Orion Group was founded in 1987 and is now one of the largest, independent, international recruitment companies. We have a network of 200 employees working from 24 offices, delivering a range of services – Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Outsourcing Services, Retained Search, Global Workforce Solutions, Completions & Commissioning and Materials Management – across 68 countries. As a global leader in workforce solutions, we recruit personnel across the Engineering & Technical, Office & Commercial, Scientific and Skilled Trades disciplines, for sectors including Oil & Gas, Life Science, Power & Utilities, Constructions & Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Renewables.