Lab Services Support Specialist

Lab Services Support Specialist

SodexoMagic is seeking a Lab Services Support Specialist for a Life Science client in Rahway, NJ. In this role, you will be an integral part of the team, ensuring inventory management, lab services, and purchase order administration run smoothly. You'll handle consumables, uniforms, lab coats, safety shoes, gases, and ad hoc orders, while efficiently managing vendor invoices. Your attention to detail and dedication to customer service will ensure timely delivery of essential resources to the research community. Additionally, you will manage manifest returns and ensure compliance with site regulations, supporting smooth lab operations.

SodexoMagic is the joint venture partnership between NBA Hall of Famer, Earvin "Magic" Johnson, and Sodexo. As a certified minority company, we deliver food, facilities management and integrated services to corporations, healthcare facilities, K-12 schools, colleges and universities and aviation lounges. This strategic alliance between Magic Johnson Enterprises and Sodexo, Inc., enables us to deliver creative solutions to our clients along with our local partners throughout the communities we serve.

What You'll Do

• Place, track, and manage purchase orders using vendor systems such as Maximo & Ariba, ensuring timely completion and proper documentation of orders, quotes, invoices, and order confirmations.
• Manage inventory for supplies, lab coats, uniforms, cylinder gases, detergents, and union winterwear, ensuring accurate counts and timely restocking.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with vendors, colleagues, and scientists to ensure smooth operations and address any issues or changes.
• Perform audits, inspections, and compliance checks for vendors, ensuring all training, access, and procedures are followed.
• Act as a resource for colleagues with less experience and support the team in achieving cost savings and site-specific targets.
• Collaborate with the Lab & Logistics Services team to resolve issues, improve processes, and maintain high customer satisfaction through leadership, responsiveness, and creative problem-solving.

What We Offer

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

What You Bring

• Manage inventory and ensure accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• Provide excellent customer service, maintaining strong relationships with colleagues, vendors, and scientists.
• Complete forms and records with clear, legible handwriting to ensure data integrity.
• Use MS Office for documentation and communication.
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and multitask effectively.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and lift up to 50lbs when needed.

Who We Are

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you're happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience