Lab Glassware & Autoclave Technician - Precision Support

ADP, Inc.; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Bay Systems Consulting is seeking a Technical Assistant (Glasswash/Autoclave Technician) to support laboratory operations at the Joint Genome Institute (JGI), located in Berkeley, CA. Under supervision of the Shipping and Receiving Supervisor, this role is responsible for performing routine lab maintenance and support tasks to ensure a clean, organized, and fully functional research environment.

The JGI is a dynamic and collaborative scientific facility driven by a mission to push the boundaries

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to lift up to 45 lbs., kneel, walk, and stand for extended periods.
• Experience operating glassware washers and autoclaves.
• Familiarity with basic laboratory procedures such as solution/media preparation and sterilization.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine laboratory support tasks such as washing, drying, and sterilizing laboratory glassware and plasticware.
• Operate industrial glassware washers, dryers, autoclaves, and water distillation systems.
• Coordinate and manage dishwashing, autoclaving, media preparation, and pipette tip sterilization workflows.
• Package and sterilize pipette tips.
• Deliver clean and sterile supplies to designated stocking locations.
• Perform weekly autoclave quality testing using two standard methods.
• Monitor and replace sharps and broken glass containers.
• Maintain storeroom shelf inventory and sink supplies in laboratories.
• Ensure lab areas and workstations remain clean, organized, and compliant with safety standards.
• Notify supervisor of equipment service needs and assist with general administrative tasks (e.g., filing, photocopying).
• Maintain accurate records of tasks completed and adhere to environmental health and safety regulations.
• Prepare basic stock solutions and buffers using standard laboratory protocols.
• Assist with waste collection, freezer defrosting, and distribution of lab supplies.
• Help lab managers with general organization and cleanliness of lab areas.
• Refill water stations and restock safety glass and shoe cover stations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Following instructions

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Glassware washers

Autoclaves

Water distillation systems

Job description

Bay Systems Consulting is seeking a Technical Assistant (Glasswash/Autoclave Technician) to support laboratory operations at the Joint Genome Institute (JGI), located in Berkeley, CA. Under supervision of the Shipping and Receiving Supervisor, this role is responsible for performing routine lab maintenance and support tasks to ensure a clean, organized, and fully functional research environment.

The JGI is a dynamic and collaborative scientific facility driven by a mission to push the boundaries