Lab Operations Technician – On‑Site Support

Danaher Corporation; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Abcam, a Danaher operating company in Waltham, MA, is seeking a Lab Support Technician to back daily lab operations and keep our environments safe, compliant, and efficient.

You’ll autoclave, wash glassware, prepare buffers and media, restock PPE, and coordinate with vendors and internal teams to ensure labs run smoothly. This on-site, full-time role reports to the Lab Support Manager and supports Workplace Team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; hands-on experience in a support role within laboratory, safety, facilities, or general workplace operations.
• Good organizational and communication skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks, work with vendors, and keep accurate records.
• Proficiency with standard office tools (email, calendars, spreadsheets, ticketing systems) and comfort working in a non-site, customer-facing environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform core lab support operations, including autoclave use, glass washing, buffer and media preparation, and maintaining adequate PPE stock for daily lab needs.
• Support lab safety and compliance activities by managing chemical and biological waste, and completing routine inspections of safety equipment such as eyewash stations and safety showers.
• Assist with equipment upkeep and service coordination, including basic preventative maintenance tasks, and communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and external vendors to support lab operations.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Office software

Job description

Abcam, a Danaher operating company in Waltham, MA, is seeking a Lab Support Technician to back daily lab operations and keep our environments safe, compliant, and efficient.

You’ll autoclave, wash glassware, prepare buffers and media, restock PPE, and coordinate with vendors and internal teams to ensure labs run smoothly. This on-site, full-time role reports to the Lab Support Manager and supports Workplace Team.