Laboratory Technician

Job Description

The primary responsibilities of this position are laboratory glassware washing, waste management, and maintaining laboratory supplies and work areas to support efficient day-to-day laboratory operations.

This position is well suited for an individual who is organized, dependable, safety-conscious, and comfortable performing hands-on laboratory support activities. The Laboratory Support Technician will work closely with laboratory personnel and follow established safety, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), and laboratory procedures.

Job Responsibilities

• Cleaning of Laboratory Glassware:

• 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.

Waste Management

• 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.

Additional Laboratory Support

• 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.

Education & Qualifications

Qualifications :

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Previous experience in a laboratory, manufacturing, warehouse, environmental services, or similar work environment preferred but not required.

• Familiarity with GMP or other regulated work environments.

• Previous glassware washing, laboratory support, or waste-management experience preferred.

• 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.

Physical and Work Requirements :

• 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.