NEW JOB OPENING
LABORATORY OPERATIONS & FACILITIES SPECIALIST - R&D
IN Philadelphia, PA, USA!

 

Date Posted: 10/05/2026
Hiring Organization: Rose International
Position Number: 508689
Industry: Biotech/Healthcare
Job Title: Laboratory Operations & Facilities Specialist - R&D
Job Location: Philadelphia, PA, USA, 19104
Work Model: Onsite
Shift: First shift
Employment Type: Temporary
FT/PT: Full-Time
Estimated Duration (In months): 13
Min Hourly Rate($): 35.00
Max Hourly Rate($): 41.00
Must Have Skills/Attributes: Laboratory, Pharmaceutical, Research and Development (R&D)
Experience Desired:
Experience in Laboratory moves or installations (1+ yrs),
Research & Development (R&D) facility (2+ yrs),
Pharmaceutical, life sciences, or biotech experience in an academic or industry setting. (1+ yrs)
Required Minimum Education: Associate’s Degree
Preferred Education: Bachelor’s Degree

**C2C is not available**

 

Job Description
Required Education:



• Associate's in Life Sciences or Facilities Management with management/technical emphasis.



Preferred Education:



• Bachelor's in Life Sciences or Facilities Management with management/technical emphasis.



Required Skills:



• Minimum 1 year of pharmaceutical, life sciences, or biotech experience in an academic or industry setting.

• Minimum 2 years of experience implementing maintenance and repair programs in a Research & Development (R&D) facility.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with member of cross-functional team

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to solve problems while anticipating the downstream impacts

• Highly organized with a strong attention to detail, clarity, accuracy, and conciseness.



Preferred Skills:



• Experience with project management activities and vendor management preferred

• Experience working within an R&D team while establishing and enforcing best practices in laboratory operations preferred

• Experience training/teaching new employees specific relevant technical and conceptual skills is a plus

• Experience with lab supplies procurement



Responsibilities:



• Maintain equipment inventory, ensuring the information is accurate and updated promptly.

• Regularly evaluate fixed lab equipment (fume hoods, exhaust fans, biosafety cabinet, etc) are functioning properly.

• Manage all laboratory vendor service contracts ensuring that preventative maintenance visits are executed on schedule

• Manage and coordinate timelines across laboratories for certifications and calibrations on critical equipment

• Help resolve and/or coordinate equipment repair visit between the service provider and the laboratory team.

• Review cold storage monitoring software to minimize the risk of freezer failure. Escalate issues internally and troubleshoot as needed.

• Participate in laboratory emergency planning/management – e.g. power outages and infrastructure projects

• Work with all parties involved (technicians, users, IT, and leadership) to ensure that both the equipment and operational needs are met.

• Chaperone technicians from external suppliers and ensure they are adhering to company policies while onsite.

• Oversee delivery logistics by coordinating the receipt of packages, gas deliveries, or installation of laboratory equipment.

• Support the procurement of laboratory consumables and supplies as needed.

• Perform general troubleshooting of laboratory operation issues as they arise.

• Support the development and maintenance of procedures to ensure compliant lab operations.

• Work with lab safety officer to manage the safety systems/compliance and ensure the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is current and available.

• Provide miscellaneous laboratory maintenance tasks as needed e.g. supply stocking, eye wash/safety shower flushing, removal of waste, etc

  • **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**

  • **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**


 

Benefits:
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California Pay Equity:
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Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.

If you need assistance in completing this application, or during any phase of the application, interview, hiring, or employment process, whether due to a disability or otherwise, please contact our HR Department.

Rose International has an official agreement (ID #132522), effective June 30, 2008, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). (Posting required by OCGA 13/10-91.).

 

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