Assistant Lab Technician- Second Shift

Austincc; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown company is seeking a Laboratory Support Technician to perform glassware washing, waste management, and general lab support to ensure smooth day-to-day operations. The role requires adherence to GMP and safety procedures, and the candidate should be organized, dependable, and able to follow written instructions.

The position involves standing for extended periods, handling glassware and supplies, and working with laboratory staff to maintain clean, compliant work areas.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Familiarity with GMP or other regulated work environments.
• Previous glassware washing, laboratory support, or waste-management experience preferred.
• Ability to read, understand, and 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.

Responsibilities

• Clean laboratory glassware: collect used glassware, transport to washing area, wash, rinse, dry, inspect, and store according to procedures.
• Operate laboratory glassware washers and related cleaning equipment.
• Maintain separation of clean and dirty glassware and protect cleaned glassware from contamination during drying and storage.
• Identify damaged glassware and remove from service as appropriate.
• Keep washing and drying areas clean and orderly; prepare glassware for use by personnel.
• Waste management: collect, segregate, label, and manage lab waste per site procedures; transfer waste to designated areas; ensure containers are identified and maintained; notify personnel of full containers or spills.
• Maintain documentation of activities; follow SOPs, GMP, and safety procedures; maintain training/compliance; communicate issues to supervision.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Follow written procedures

Verbal and written communication

Independent work

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Familiarity with GMP or regulated environments

Job description

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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

• 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.