Glassware - Inventory Specialist

VALIDATION ASSOCIATES LLC; Village of Tarrytown (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

VALIDATION ASSOCIATES LLC seeks a Glassware Specialist to support a dynamic lab services team. You will collect, wash, inspect, and sanitize glassware, ensuring cleanliness and integrity for release to customer locations.

The role requires meticulous attention to detail and the ability to work independently within a team. Ideal candidates have 2+ years in laboratory support, experience with autoclaves and glassware washers, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a scientific or technical discipline or high school diploma with 2+ years of lab/operational experience.
• Experience in glass wash or laboratory support services.
• Familiarity with autoclaves, glassware washers, or similar equipment.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
• Demonstrated ability to operate laboratory equipment and software after training.
• Strong attention to detail and technical problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong customer service mindset with ability to respond to client needs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Collect, transport, and deliver laboratory glassware and plasticware following established procedures.
• Follow approved safe handling, transport, and processing of contaminated and non-contaminated items.
• Operate glassware washers, dry heat sterilizers, and ultrasonic baths.
• Prepare glassware and related items for sanitization.
• Inspect processed glassware for cleanliness and integrity prior to release.
• Maintain equipment logs and GDP-compliant documentation.
• Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance on glass wash equipment.
• Monitor inventory levels and report shortages to Glassware Lead.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of processing areas.
• Adhere to safety procedures and report concerns.
• Complete required training and comply with health and environmental requirements.
• Mentor and train new team members as assigned.
• Collaborate with team lead on process improvements.
• Work with other lab support teams to ensure service delivery.
• Cross-train and provide backup support as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Technical problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Customer service mindset

Microsoft Office proficiency

Instruction following

Education

Associate degree in science/tech

High School diploma + 2+ years lab experience

Tools

Autoclaves

Glassware washers

Laboratory equipment

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated Glassware Specialist to provide essential laboratory support as part of a dynamic PerkinElmer lab services team. The Glass Wash team delivers a centralized service responsible for the collection of used laboratory glassware, processing through validated cleaning and sanitization procedures, and the return of clean, inspected glassware to customer locations. All glassware must be visually inspected to ensure cleanliness and structural integrity prior to release.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, effective communication, and the ability to work independently while supporting a team-based laboratory environment.

Job Responsibilities:

• Collect, transport, and deliver laboratory glassware and plasticware in accordance with established handling and contamination control procedures.
• Follow approved procedures for the safe handling, transport, and processing of contaminated and non-contaminated laboratory items.
• Operate glassware washers, dry heat sterilizers, and ultrasonic baths.
• Prepare glassware, caps, and related items for sanitization using defined procedural steps.
• Inspect all processed glassware for cleanliness, residue, and structural defects prior to release.
• Maintain temperature chart recorders, equipment logs, and required documentation in accordance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Perform routine inspections and operational checks on glass wash equipment.
• Conduct routine maintenance activities, including monthly de-scaling and basic preventive maintenance tasks.
• Monitor glassware inventory levels and notify the Glassware Lead of shortages or deficiencies.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of glassware processing and storage areas.
• Adhere to all safety procedures and proactively identify and report safety or operational concerns.
• Complete all required training in a timely manner and maintain compliance with health, safety, environmental, security, and operational requirements.
• Mentor and train new team members as assigned.
• Collaborate with the team lead to identify and implement process improvement initiatives.
• Work closely with other laboratory support teams to ensure seamless delivery of services.
• Cross-train and provide backup support to other laboratory support functions as needed.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in a scientific or technical discipline OR High School diploma or equivalent with 2 or more years of experience in a laboratory or related operational environment
• Prior experience in glass wash or laboratory support services
• Familiarity with autoclaves, glassware washers, or similar laboratory equipment
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
• Demonstrated ability to operate laboratory equipment and software following training.
• Strong attention to detail and technical problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong customer service mindset with the ability to understand and respond to client needs.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.