Laboratory Equipment Technician Supervisor - Administration

The mission of the Allen Institute is to unlock the complexities of bioscience and advance our knowledge to improve human health. Using an open science, multi-scale, team-oriented approach, the Allen Institute focuses on accelerating foundational research, developing standards and models, and cultivating new ideas to make a broad, transformational impact on science.

The mission of the Allen Institute Administration team is to provide support and structure to the scientific divisions. Coinciding with the team science approach, administration helps facilitate team learning and the institute’s overall mission.

The Lab Equipment Support team is looking for a Laboratory Equipment Technician Supervisor to supervise a team of technicians responsible for laboratory equipment installation, maintenance, relocation and decommission. This position will collaborate with internal customers and external partners to ensure laboratory equipment are maintained on schedule and downtime is minimized. They will create schedules, assign work, approve timecards, make requisitions, and do performance reviews for direct reports. A successful candidate will have significant experience in servicing equipment, good communication and leadership skills, and excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

The Allen Institute believes that team science significantly benefits from the participation of diverse voices, experiences, and backgrounds. High-quality science can only be produced when it includes different perspectives. We are committed to increasing diversity across every team and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for this role.

Essential Functions

• Oversee laboratory equipment installation, maintenance, relocation, and decommission
• Train and supervise the activities of junior Lab Equipment Technicians
• Create schedule, approve timecards, make requisitions, and do performance reviews
• Liaise with internal customers and external partners to ensure equipment are maintained on schedule and minimized downtime
• Track and monitor the status of incidents and requests
• Database data entry
• Work efficiently in a team environment
• Develop, optimize and document work procedures
• Be available for on-call rotation every 2-4 weeks

Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Required Education and Experience

• Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience
• Proficient with hand tools
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree
• 3+ years servicing equipment in a life science lab
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Demonstrated history of critical thinking and proactive problem-solving
• Established track record of team leadership
• Ability to multi-task, train and delegate
• Excellent work ethic displayed as a reliable, self-motivated, enthusiastic team player

Work Environment

• Laboratory atmosphere - possible exposure to chemical, biological or other hazardous substances

Physical Demands

• Working at computer for extended periods of time
• Sitting, standing, bending, squatting as found in typical office and laboratory environment
• Able to lift or move up to 30 lbs.
• Reaching or climbing ladders

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• This is an essential job, and you are expected to report for work regardless of weather and/or other conditions
• Rotating evening and weekend on-call coverage
• This role is currently working onsite and is expected to work onsite for the majority of working hours. The primary work location for this role is 615 Westlake Ave N., with the flexibility to work remotely on a limited basis.

Annualized Salary Range

• $ 77,250 - $108,150*

* Final salary depends on the required education for the role, experience, level of skills relevant to the role, and work location, where applicable.

Benefits

• Employees (and their families) are eligible to enroll in benefits per eligibility rules outlined in the Allen Institute’s Benefits Guide. These benefits include medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are also eligible to enroll in the Allen Institute’s 401k plan. Paid time off is also available as outlined in the Allen Institutes Benefits Guide. Details on the Allen Institute’s benefits offering are located at the following link to the Benefits Guide: https://alleninstitute.org/careers/benefits.

It is the policy of the Allen Institute to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the Allen Institute will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.