Lab Assistants/Lab Technicians

Job Description: Essential Duties and Responsibilities Collect used laboratory glassware from designated laboratory areas and transport it to the appropriate glassware washing area. Wash, rinse, dry, inspect, and store laboratory glassware in accordance with approved procedures. Operate laboratory glassware washers and other associated cleaning equipment. Maintain appropriate segregation of clean and dirty glassware. Ensure cleaned glassware is appropriately protected from contamination during drying and storage. Identify damaged, chipped, cracked, or otherwise unsuitable glassware and remove it from service as appropriate. Maintain glassware washing and drying areas in a clean and orderly condition. Prepare laboratory glassware and supplies for use by laboratory personnel. Collect, segregate, label, and manage laboratory waste in accordance with established site procedures. Transfer laboratory waste to designated accumulation or disposal areas. Ensure laboratory waste containers are properly identified, maintained, and handled. Notify appropriate personnel of full containers, spills, damaged containers, or other waste-management concerns. Maintain accurate documentation of assigned activities in accordance with applicable procedures. Follow all applicable SOPs, GMP requirements, Good Documentation Practices, environmental requirements, and safety procedures. Maintain required training and compliance status. Communicate safety, equipment, supply, glassware, and waste-management issues promptly to laboratory supervision.

Minimum Requirements High school diploma or equivalent. Ability to read, understand, and consistently follow written procedures and safety instructions. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Ability to maintain clean and orderly work areas. Ability to appropriately identify and segregate materials and waste. Basic computer skills. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work independently while supporting multiple laboratory groups and priorities. Ability to stand and walk for extended periods. Frequent use of hands and arms for handling, washing, moving, and organizing laboratory glassware and supplies. Ability to bend, reach, stoop, kneel, and crouch as required. Ability to lift, carry, push, and move materials weighing approximately 10–50 pounds. Ability to safely handle glassware and laboratory materials. Ability to work around laboratory cleaning agents and appropriately contained laboratory waste. Ability to wear required PPE, which may include safety glasses, safety shoes, laboratory coat, protective gloves, safety apron, hearing protection, and respiratory protection when required. Ability to comply with applicable chemical hygiene, waste-handling, and laboratory safety requirements. Ability to meet applicable work-authorization and pre-assignment screening requirements, including a DEA background screen.

Preferred Qualifications Previous experience in a laboratory, manufacturing, warehouse, environmental services, or similar work environment (not required). Familiarity with GMP or other regulated work environments. Previous glassware washing, laboratory support, or waste-management experience.