ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Day-to-day operation and maintenance of laboratory and office facilities.
• Organize and help maintain the lab, manage the lab consumable inventory, take care of stocking supplies, schedule refrigerator/freezer cleanings, pipette calibrations, maintain organization of the lab inventory.
• Order, stock, and track inventory which includes reagents, consumables, first aid items, and other lab and office supplies.
• Arranging FedEx Shipments and receiving deliveries.
• Manage service providers and vendor contracts related to the maintenance, calibration, and repair of facility and utility equipment and building systems.
• Maintain the labs facility and utility practices, policies, and procedures
• Coordinate the instrument preventive maintenance schedule.
• Ensures adherence to lab standards and practices to maximize safety and operational effectiveness
• Responsible for lab shipments to/from company while maintaining safe shipping and handling standards.
• Manage all chemical and biological waste streams, including proper storage, labeling and disposal.
• Maintain required Chemical Inventory.
• Manage system for Safety Data Sheet (SDS) record keeping.
• Track warranty expirations and contact vendors for renewal.
• Drive continuous improvement in all aspects of the laboratory operations
• Provide excellent customer service when interacting with lab users, third party vendors, and other departments
• Proactive communication with end users on scheduled maintenance, status updates, and issues that may impact lab use
• Assist with arranging maintenance and service on equipment
• Escort service vendors for equipment maintenance and repairs
• Serve as EH&S point of contact and safety monitor
• Support and lead city/state inspections and audits
• Monitor systems, liquid nitrogen, and dry ice levels; place orders as needed
• Act as first responder for temperature alarm systems
• Manage and act of PoC for HVAC in office and lab spaces.
• Respond to urgent lab issues such as equipment failures, sample transfers, leaks or facility related issues
• General facilities duties such as lunch orders, stocking kitchen, and running dishwasher
• Provide back-up reception support as needed.
• Assist facilities team with event setup.
• Other tasks as may be assigned as needed

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

• Prefer a Bachelor’s degree or a combination of equivalent education, training or experience.
• 2+ years of job experience working supporting lab operations in a biotech or pharmaceutical setting
• Ability to speak effectively and communicate to visitors in a professional manner. 
• Ability to work in a flexible, fast-changing environment and respond to needs quickly.
• Must be a team player who excels at customer service. 
• Will be detail oriented with strong attention to detail and have demonstrated experience prioritizing and organizing multiple tasks simultaneously. Punctuality and a positive, cheerful attitude is a must.
• Must be able to stand on your feet for long periods of time and lift 25+lbs

The base range for this role is $21 - $30 per hour. Individual pay may vary based on additional factors, including, and without limitation, job-related skills, experience, work location, and relevant education or training. Kura's compensation package also includes generous benefits, equity, and participation in an annual target bonus.

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