This contract-to-hire laboratory Facilities Specialist position pays up to  $30/hour and is based in Boston, MA with a life sciences equipment service and maintenance organization. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week, with flexible start times between 7:30 AM and 8:30 AM. The role supports laboratory operations, equipment moves and installations, inventory management, and project coordination, with the potential for permanent hire.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support laboratory relocations, equipment installations, and related operational projects.
• Coordinate schedules and site readiness with laboratory teams, facilities staff, vendors, and equipment manufacturers.
• Maintain equipment inventories, asset-tracking records, service tickets, and relocation documentation.
• Prepare, label, pack, and move laboratory equipment following established procedures.
• Assist with equipment decommissioning, relocation, reinstallation, and commissioning.
• Track project activities and maintain documentation supporting service requirements and performance metrics.
• Follow applicable safety and quality standards and escalate issues that could affect timelines or service delivery.

Candidate Qualifications:

• Experience in operations, inventory management, logistics, project coordination, equipment relocation, or a related field.
• Laboratory, scientific, healthcare, or life sciences exposure is preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to independently manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic tracking systems.
• Experience with tools such as Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, SAP, CRM platforms, databases, or similar systems is preferred.
• Strong spreadsheet, database, or asset-tracking skills are desirable.
• Ability and willingness to learn laboratory and scientific terminology.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.

Qualified candidates encouraged to apply for immediate consideration.