Lab Operations Technician: Equipment & Inventory Support

AccuScan Sciences; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

AccuScan Sciences in Milpitas, CA is seeking a Laboratory Operations Technician to support day-to-day lab readiness, equipment upkeep, and inventory control in a regulated environment. You will assist with buffers, consumables, and cold-chain materials, ensuring accurate receiving and documentation.

The role emphasizes adherence to safety and workflows, basic biology background, 0-1 year experience, and strong organization and communication to coordinate with internal teams and external vendors.

Qualifications

• 0-1 year of laboratory or internship experience.
• Basic understanding of laboratory safety and proper handling of biological materials.
• Ability to follow written procedures and maintain accurate records.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time-management.
• Comfort working in a structured lab with defined workflows.

Responsibilities

• Maintain equipment, workspaces, and support systems to ensure readiness.
• Prepare routine buffers, aliquots, and consumables per procedures.
• Monitor inventory, track usage, and move materials between areas.
• Support cleanliness, waste handling, and decontamination.
• Assist with receiving, labeling, and delivery of supplies, including cold-chain items.
• Scan and organize receiving records and documentation.
• Monitor environmental systems and escalate issues as needed.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors for issue resolution.
• Follow safety, contamination-control, and workflow procedures.
• Plan daily work to minimize disruption and optimize throughput.

Skills

Biology background

Lab safety awareness

Documentation accuracy

Time management

Procedural compliance

Tools

Laboratory information systems

Job description

AccuScan Sciences in Milpitas, CA is seeking a Laboratory Operations Technician to support day-to-day lab readiness, equipment upkeep, and inventory control in a regulated environment. You will assist with buffers, consumables, and cold-chain materials, ensuring accurate receiving and documentation.

The role emphasizes adherence to safety and workflows, basic biology background, 0-1 year experience, and strong organization and communication to coordinate with internal teams and external vendors.