R&D Operations Technician

Kforce has a client in need of a R&D Operations Technician.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare, configure, stage, deploy, transfer, recover, and return devices and technical equipment supporting R&D teams
• Manage equipment and material requests from intake through completion, ensuring timely communication and accurate documentation
• Maintain inventory and asset records, including assignment, location, ownership, condition, and lifecycle status
• Receive and inspect shipments, apply asset tags, document equipment, and organize materials for distribution or storage
• Maintain organized stockrooms, staging areas, and shared equipment locations using established 5S practices
• Perform inventory reconciliations, asset audits, discrepancy research, and necessary record updates
• Provide basic device troubleshooting, configuration validation, application access support, and equipment resets
• Coordinate repairs, replacements, calibration, and preventive maintenance with appropriate technical teams and service providers
• Maintain accurate service-request records, including status, issues, next steps, and resolution details
• Create and update process documentation, troubleshooting guides, and other technical resources
• Work with internal teams to identify suitable equipment alternatives when requested items are unavailable
• Escalate technical or operational issues when additional support is required
• 2+ years of relevant experience with an associate degree or technical education, or 4+ years of relevant experience with a high school diploma or equivalent
• Experience with inventory control, asset management, equipment distribution, request fulfillment, or technical support
• Familiarity with mobile device setup, application access, basic configuration, and troubleshooting
• Experience using or learning asset-management, inventory, ticketing, or request-management systems
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail and record accuracy
• Ability to prioritize multiple requests and manage work through completion
• Comfortable troubleshooting common technical issues and escalating more complex problems appropriately
• Strong written and verbal communication skills when working with users, technical teams, and vendors
• Ability to follow documented quality, safety, and operational procedures
• Proficiency with common Microsoft Office applications and the ability to create clear technical or process documentation
• Ability to learn new systems, equipment, and workflows quickly

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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