Tuesday, January 26, 2021

Operational Specialist contract role available in Lawrenceville, NJ

I'm a recruiter at Axelon Services Corporation. I thought you may be interested in an opportunity we currently have available for a Operational Specialist with a major pharma company located in Lawrenceville, NJ.  Please review the job description below. 

If you are qualified and interested in pursuing this opportunity, please call me at (212) 488-7719 ASAP.  
You may also send me an e-mail, if you do respond via e-mail please include a daytime phone number
 so I can reach you.  In considering candidates, time is of the essence, so please respond ASAP. 

If you do not feel like you are a good fit, but you know someone who may be looking for position like 
this, please feel free to forward this email onto them.  I also encourage you to visit our website 
at www.axelon.com for all of our job openings. 

W2 contract only, please call me to discuss the rate***

"This role is currently work-from-home and will move to the office environment after the COVID-19 
restrictions are lifted.”
 
Job Description:
The successful candidate will provide operational support to Drug Discovery and Translational 
Medicine research departments. Candidate must be an organized, self-directed individual who can 
handle a variety of tasks in a matrix environment.
Representative responsibilities will include, but not limited to:
• Tracking laboratory assets, optimizing site-wide laboratory equipment usage and scientific workflows
• Coordinating infrastructure and space optimization projects as well as new lab build outs, new 
instrumentation installation and training
• Organize and facilitate internal laboratory equipment moves in accordance with established 
company's procedures; manage lab assets (equipment)
• Interface with 3rd party service provider to ensure proper instruments' preventive 
maintenance/coverage and resource tracking
• Provide local support with purchases
• This individual will also be involved in special projects as needed to support the department. 
This position will help build useful experience in the business of life sciences research

Minimum requirements:
·3 to 5+ years working in a biology or technology lab in a corporate environment. Previous experience 
managing laboratory operations preferred. BS/MS in scientific discipline preferred, but not necessary.

·Must possess excellent organization skills and have a high attention to detail with a desire to get the 
job completed accurately and in a timely manner. Must be collaborative and a team player, resourceful 
and take initiative. The position requires strong interpersonal skills and exceptional communication 
skills (both verbal and written). Ability to exercise independent discretion and judgment to solve 
problems is essential. Strong analytical and computer skills, including expertise in using Microsoft 
Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint are required.

Top Skills
1. Should have contracting experience (Ariba preferred, Scientific experience a plus)
2. Enter contract requests in tracker
3. Route Final version of contracts through Ariba
(put all drafts and acceptance e-mails in supporting documents)
4. Follow up with approvals in Ariba if past due
5. Kick-off the new vendor process by entering request into Ariba (Supplier Requests) and assisting 
in setting up for payment, if applicable
6. Use tracker to follow up with requestors, vendors, or partners to keep contracts moving
7. Assist stakeholders in processing contract requests if needed.
8. Work closely with Contract Process Administrator and Lab Operations Specialist
 
Note: Please allow me to reiterate that I chose to contact you either because your resume had been 
posted to one of the internet job sites to which we subscribe, or you had previously submitted your 
resume to Axelon.  I assumed that you are either looking for a new employment opportunity, or you 
are interested in investigating the current job market.

If you are not currently seeking employment, or if you would prefer I contact you at some later date, 
please indicate your date of availability so that I may honor your request. In any event, I respectfully 
recommend you continue to avail yourself to the employment options and job market information we 
provide with our e-mail notices.

Thank you,

Sahnaj Pervin
Phone: (212) 488-7719
Recruiter
Axelon Services Corporation
44 Wall Street 18th Floor

New York, NY 10005
sahnaj.pervin@axelon.com