Assistant Lab Technician- Second Shift

Lab Technician

1 Year

Cincinnati, OH

Max PR: $20.00 $24.00/hr on W2

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.