Lab Operations Technician: Keep Labs Running Smoothly

AccuScan Sciences; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

AccuScan Sciences is seeking a Laboratory Operations Technician to support day-to-day readiness, equipment upkeep, inventory control, and logistics within a regulated biology lab.

You will help maintain clean, organized work areas, assist with receiving, documentation, storage, and delivery of materials, and coordinate with internal teams to resolve equipment or workflow issues while adhering to safety and contamination-control procedures.

Qualifications

• Background in biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, or a related life-science field.
• 0–1 year of relevant laboratory, academic, internship, or work experience.
• Basic understanding of laboratory safety, contamination control, and proper handling of biological or laboratory materials.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, documentation accuracy, and time management.
• Ability to follow written procedures, maintain accurate records, and communicate issues clearly.

Responsibilities

• Maintain laboratory equipment, instruments, workspaces, and support systems to ensure operational readiness.
• Prepare routine laboratory buffers, aliquots, and consumables according to established procedures.
• Monitor inventory levels, track supply usage, and coordinate movement of materials between controlled work areas.
• Support laboratory cleanliness, decontamination, waste handling, recycling, and general housekeeping activities.
• Assist with receiving, unpacking, labeling, documentation, and delivery of laboratory supplies and cold-chain materials.
• Scan, organize, and maintain receiving records, packing slips, and related operational documentation.
• Monitor environmental systems and equipment alerts, elevate issues, and assist with troubleshooting as needed.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external technical support providers to help resolve equipment or workflow issues.
• Follow established safety, contamination-control, documentation, and workflow procedures.
• Plan daily work carefully to support efficient movement through controlled laboratory spaces and minimize workflow disruption.

Skills

Laboratory operations

Inventory management

Documentation

Safety procedures

Education

Life science background

Tools

Basic lab equipment

Job description

AccuScan Sciences is seeking a Laboratory Operations Technician to support day-to-day readiness, equipment upkeep, inventory control, and logistics within a regulated biology lab.

You will help maintain clean, organized work areas, assist with receiving, documentation, storage, and delivery of materials, and coordinate with internal teams to resolve equipment or workflow issues while adhering to safety and contamination-control procedures.