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- The client's Modernization Program team is looking for one resource to work directly with scientists and other laboratory/manufacturing staff.
- These resource will have familiarity of [laboratory] safety practices, GxP and familiarity with lab equipment, tools and technology.
- The role will provide support, consultation, coordination and project management; the candidate will act as a team collaborator.
- Heavy scheduling, calendar management and tracking for multiple scientists, lab personnel and vendors.
- You will be working with multiple stakeholders, execution teams, Scientists, and vendors to plan, schedule and coordinate upgrades; you will not be performing upgrades.
- You will first work with the lab scientists to understand if there is a need for an upgrade and what needs to be updated.
- Then, aligning with other labs and business groups to see if they have hardware/software/assets to update as well
- You would be responsible for coordinating the best times/dates for the business with as little disruption as possible.
- You are also responsible for assigning a point of contact from the business to remediate any issues once the upgrades take place.
- You would also be responsible for going to each location to contact the lab owner regarding retiring equipment, the need for new equipment, etc.
- Drive execution efforts upgrading Client Research Laboratories' computer and instrumentation inventory from Windows 7 to Windows 10 across multiple sites.
- Candidate will NOT be performing upgrades
- Will be coordinating, planning and scheduling.
- Will interact with and manage internal and external stakeholders, vendors, teams/departments to perform vendor management, procure desktop and end-user hardware/software, wireless and other devices and to coordinate workflow.
- Assist in determining upgrade path and disposition of instrumentation and lab PC's based on local policies.
- Assist and help manage tracking of specific item workflows.
- Work with lab scientists and capital asset stewards to complete capital request templates.
- Assist with equipment inventory and database true ups.
- Identifies risks, partners with team members to mitigate risk, and promptly communicates risks and issues to the appropriate stakeholders.
- Liaise with vendors at a technical level in understanding road maps and new technologies
- Work closely with Procurement team and other internal stakeholders to acquire quotes from suppliers and create purchase orders.
- Education: Associates degree at a minimum (required) however, Bachelors preferred.
- Minimum 3 years of relevant industry experience.
- Solid background in Information Technology & project management.
- You may have scheduled, planned and/or coordinated PC services or minor desktop support
- Resource should have top-notch planning and coordination skills.
- Familiarity with GxP guidelines/regulations.
- Attentive to detail
- Problem solver
- General awareness and out of the box understanding of how networks/systems/tools and equipment work together
- Ideal candidate will have pharmaceutical, biotech and/or lab environment background.
- Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills are critical.
- This position will spend a great deal of time with stakeholders
- Ability to explain, outline and detail confidently and accurately is imperative
- Should be forward-thinking and consultative in nature
- Able to analyse process, technology, recommend solutions, improvements and propose changes.
- Should be organized and proficient with project & data management/tracking and processes.
- Resource is comfortable with communicating risk and issues pertaining to project to stakeholders, vendors and teams.
- Should have familiarity working in a scientific lab in a hospital or manufacturing environment, and experience with equipment/systems used in a lab setting.
- Technical acumen of lab equipment and computer systems is expected.
- Resource will also have strong Project Management skills
- Resource should be able to self-direct and drive a project forward.
- Continually and consistently meet and balance multiple priorities at once.
- Resource should have experience working with navigating complex, cross-functional, diverse teams.
- Strongly preferred Client background knowledge of Client systems & processes Machine paths, system names.
- Negotiation skills are helpful
- Resource should be well versed in Windows 7 & 10 OS's.
- Strong working knowledge of MS Excel, Power BI, Power Point and SharePoint as a repository for documentation and entry of project information.
- You are a self-motivated, well-spoken, team-player
- You are easy going and have a positive attitude in hand.
- You easily adapt to your surroundings.
- Your attention to detail is phenomenal and you have excellent organization and multi-tasking skills!
- You understand the importance of where things are going and moving a process forward.
- You are someone whom demonstrates the willingness to help and offers.
- You embrace diversity and you look forward to interacting so that you can showcase innovative solutions to those you are working with.
- You work with the growth mind-set that you can and will get better with hard work and perseverance.
- ID: #39771857
- State: Pennsylvania Philadelphia 19019 Philadelphia USA
- City: Philadelphia
- Salary: Depends on Experience
- Job type: Contract
- Showed: 2022-04-29
- Deadline: 2022-06-27
- Category: Science/biotech