R&D Laboratory Operations Technician III

Responsibilities

• Manage R&D lab consumable inventory, including warehouse organization and offsite storage.
• Procure necessary supplies and reagents in a timely manner to prevent laboratory downtime.
• Coordinate with external vendors for services such as medical waste disposal, liquid nitrogen, and purified water systems.
• Maintain equipment records in a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) and perform scheduled calibrations.
• Act as a primary point of contact for lab alarms, facility monitoring systems, and troubleshooting equipment or computer issues.
• Partner with EHS to promote laboratory safety, conduct inspections, and manage chemical inventories.
• Support lab workflow by performing reagent and sample preparation as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in biotechnology or a related field; or an Associate degree with 2 years of relevant experience; or a high school diploma with 4 years of relevant experience.
• 2+ years of relevant laboratory or operations experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Familiarity with common laboratory and scientific instrumentation terminology.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and work onsite in San Diego, CA.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Hands-on experience with lab management, SAP, or CMMS.
• Experience with inventory management systems such as Kanban.
• Hands-on experience with lab instrumentation including real-time PCR platforms, centrifuges, and robotics.
• High mechanical aptitude and extensive knowledge of common laboratory chemicals.

Benefits

• Paid time off including vacation, holidays, and volunteering.
• Paid leave for parents and caregivers.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.

About the Company

Exact Sciences is helping change how the world prevents, detects, and guides treatment for cancer. We provide patients and clinicians with the clarity needed to make confident decisions when they matter most.