Laboratory Operations Specialist

Kelly® Science & Clinical is seeking a Laboratory Operations Specialist for a part-time position at a cutting-edge biotech company in Rancho Cordova, CA. If you’re passionate about bringing the latest scientific discoveries to life and are ready to take the next step in your career, trust The Experts at Hiring Experts.Pay Rate: $28-32/hourOverview:In this role, you will ensure smooth lab operations by maintaining and troubleshooting essential equipment, monitoring liquid nitrogen and safety systems, coordinating with vendors, resolving day-to-day issues, and responding flexibly to urgent needs in a dynamic lab environment.Schedule:Part-time: Monday through Friday, 4 hours/dayResponsibilities:Maintain, clean, and troubleshoot key laboratory equipment, including incubators, autoclaves, freezers, refrigerators, and safety showers.Oversee liquid nitrogen storage, monitor levels and alarms, and promptly address any temperature excursions or system failures.Support assembly, installation, and connection of lab equipment, tubing, and facility infrastructure, applying strong mechanical skills.Read and interpret equipment manuals and SOPs to perform routine checks, basic troubleshooting, and resolve operational issues.Coordinate scheduled maintenance, repairs, and waste handling with external vendors and service providers, ensuring compliance with safety protocols.Maintain detailed records of equipment maintenance, monitoring logs, and operational activities to support audits and continuous improvement.Other duties as assigned.Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Science or related field.Previous professional experience in laboratory operations, specifically hands-on experience with liquid nitrogen, incubators, and autoclaves.Mechanically inclined, comfortable with equipment assembly, troubleshooting, and performing operational tasks.Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks effectively, and respond to urgent or emergency situations.Familiarity with laboratory safety protocols, GMP, or other regulated environments.