Lab Operations & Safety Technician (On-Call)

University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lab Services Assistant D at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine provides general laboratory support across Institute for Immunology and Immune Health (I3H) labs. Responsibilities include waste handling, glassware washing, autoclave/sterilization processing, and inventory management of gases and consumables.

Daily duties involve monitoring Aegis-based freezer systems, assisting with space planning and equipment relocations, and participating in a 24/7 on-call rotation

Qualifications

• Associate of Science and 2–3 years of experience in lab operations or facilities management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, is required.
• Knowledge of laboratory equipment, infrastructure, and safety requirements.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and move heavy items such as gas cylinders and dewars.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to respond to emergencies and participate in on-call rotations outside normal hours.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements for research laboratories.

Responsibilities

• Perform twice-weekly floor inspections and submit reports.
• Transport biohazard waste to collection point.
• Wash, sterilize, and return lab glassware.
• Monitor critical research gases and replace cylinders as needed.
• Respond to RF helpdesk tickets in a timely manner.
• Monitor freezer systems and perform preventative maintenance.
• Assist with space planning, lab relocations, and equipment setup for new faculty.
• Manage inventory and procurement of consumables; use BENS system for orders.

Skills

Lab operations experience

Facilities management experience

Lab equipment knowledge

Safety procedures

Heavy lifting

Organization

Problem solving

Communication

On-call / emergency response

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Associate of Science

Tools

None

Job description

The Lab Services Assistant D at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine provides general laboratory support across Institute for Immunology and Immune Health (I3H) labs. Responsibilities include waste handling, glassware washing, autoclave/sterilization processing, and inventory management of gases and consumables.

Daily duties involve monitoring Aegis-based freezer systems, assisting with space planning and equipment relocations, and participating in a 24/7 on-call rotation