Assistant Lab Manager

Overview

FUJIFILM Irvine Scientific, Inc. is a worldwide leader in the innovation and manufacture of cell culture media, reagents, and medical devices for researchers and clinicians. The company provides unrivaled service and quality to scientists working in biopharmaceuticals, cell therapy, regenerative medicine, assisted reproductive technology and cytogenetics, and industrial cell culture for the large-scale production of biotherapeutics and vaccines. FUJIFILM Irvine Scientific, Inc. adheres to ISO and FDA regulations and operates dual cGMP manufacturing facilities in California, USA, and Tokyo, Japan. The company’s consultative philosophy and expertise in cell culture and compliance provide customers with unique capabilities and support. For over 50 years, FUJIFILM Irvine Scientific, Inc. has remained uniquely flexible and focused on media while becoming a strategic global leader in media products and services.  FUJIFILM Irvine Scientific, Inc. is a subsidiary of FUJIFILM Holdings America Corporation, reporting to FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation.

We are hiring an Assistant Laboratory Manager. The Assistant Laboratory Manager will manage R&D Lab with safety and compliance.

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Responsibilities 

• Maintain R&D Lab for safety and compliance to support R&D group.
• Manage laboratory inventories with re-ordering points using Kanban system & lead times.
• Perform periodic (monthly or quarterly) reconciliation of physical and electronic laboratory inventories.
• Participate in department and company meetings
• Prepare Purchasing Orders, track items, receive packages, update inventory, and document all paperwork for audit trails for Quality and Finance.
• Assist in troubleshooting equipment and coordinating for preventive maintenance and repairs
• Perform in-house equipment preventive maintenance and weekly checks of common use analytical equipment as assigned
• Assist and coordinate stockroom and inventory management of general laboratory supplies
• Support and enforce safety procedures for the laboratory and R&D general operations
• Assist in preparation of presentations and department communication
• Under servicing contracts, coordinate with outside vendors to perform scheduled preventive maintenance and/or calibration to prevent unplanned down times.
• Manage and update Lab Protocol and Safety SOPs as appropriate.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management 

Required Skills/Education 

• B.S. in Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemistry or equivalent.
• In lieu of education, directly related experience of 10 years.
• 3-5 years of related laboratory experience, experience with ISO 13485 and 21 CRF 820.
• Preferred understanding of cell culture techniques, technologies, concepts, practices and procedures.
• Good general knowledge of chemical and biohazard handling
• Good working knowledge of basic laboratory equipment (scales, pH meters, etc.).
• Collaboration and teamwork.
• Robust organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and productivity software.
• Understanding of GMP and GLP.
• Problem solving and analysis.
• Ability to speak, read, and write in English.
• Good oral and written communication skills and good presentation skills.

Salary and Benefits:

• For California, the base salary range for this position is $61,594 to $98,314 annually. Compensation for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience, location, etc.).
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401k
• Paid Time Off

EEO/AGENCY NOTES

Fujifilm is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation, and any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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Salary : $61,594 - $98,314