Lab Operations Technician: Inventory & Prep

PerkinElmer; Collegeville (PA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

PerkinElmer in Collegeville, PA seeks an Associate Laboratory Technician to keep labs clean, stocked, and ready. You'll prepare materials, manage inventory, and assist with basic technical tasks for scientists on customer sites.

Responsibilities include equipment setup, calibration, safety compliance, waste disposal, documenting SOPs, and coordinating with vendors. Requires 1–2 years in a customer-facing role; high school diploma.

Qualifications

• Takes ownership of tasks and drives them to completion.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a customer-first mindset.
• Strong attention to detail required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions accurately.

Responsibilities

• Communicate clearly and professionally with customers, both verbally and in writing.
• Collaborate with team members to complete routine tasks that ensure lab and equipment readiness.
• Monitor and replenish laboratory supplies, reagents, and consumables.
• Prepare and set up equipment and materials for experiments or instructional labs.
• Clean and sterilize glassware, instruments, and workspaces.
• Perform routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment.
• Receive, label, and store incoming materials.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and report low stock or equipment issues.
• Ensure compliance with lab safety protocols and assist with safety inspections.
• Dispose of chemical and biological waste in accordance with regulations.
• Provide basic troubleshooting support and guidance on equipment use.
• Escalate issues promptly to supervisors.
• Support team goals and contribute to a collaborative work environment.

Skills

Ownership of tasks

Customer-focused communication

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Follow instructions

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or professional certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

PerkinElmer in Collegeville, PA seeks an Associate Laboratory Technician to keep labs clean, stocked, and ready. You'll prepare materials, manage inventory, and assist with basic technical tasks for scientists on customer sites.

Responsibilities include equipment setup, calibration, safety compliance, waste disposal, documenting SOPs, and coordinating with vendors. Requires 1–2 years in a customer-facing role; high school diploma.