Lab Operations Technician: Safety, Maintenance & Inventory

Qpex Biopharma, Inc; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Qpex Biopharma, Inc. is seeking a dependable Lab Operations Technician to support day-to-day laboratory operations, including glassware cleaning, sterilization, media preparation, and inventory control.

You will coordinate equipment maintenance, calibration, and safety programs in a fast-paced environment. The role requires an associate degree or related certificate and at least two years’ laboratory experience, with strong MS Office skills and meticulous documentation.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or a relevant certificate in Engineering, Life Sciences, Facilities Management, EHS, or a related field required.
• Minimum of two years of experience in a laboratory, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, or similar technical environment required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook required.
• Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills required.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and recurring deadlines independently and proactively.
• Ability to troubleshoot and address minor issues independently.
• Preferred: Previous environmental, health, and safety experience

Responsibilities

• Clean, inspect, prepare, and maintain laboratory glassware.
• Operate autoclaves to sterilize glassware, media, and laboratory materials.
• Prepare routine laboratory media, buffers, and solutions.
• Monitor, order, receive, and stock laboratory supplies and consumables.
• Maintain Point-of-Use inventory to ensure critical supplies are readily available.
• Maintain accurate laboratory chemical inventory and support periodic inventory audits.
• Manage Preventive Maintenance (PM) schedules for laboratory equipment and coordinate service with external vendors.
• Manage laboratory equipment calibration schedules, documentation, and certificates.
• Maintain accurate equipment service, maintenance, and calibration records.
• Coordinate equipment repairs and service visits with external vendors.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Support laboratory safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage the biohazardous and hazardous waste programs, including waste pickups and waste manifests.
• Act as the backup to the general safety officer, assisting in leading environmental, health, and safety programs.
• Manage and maintain workspace assignments.

Skills

MS Office suite

Organizational skills

Documentation

Communication

Multi-tasking

Troubleshooting

Education

Associate degree or certificate in Engineering/Life Sciences/Facilities Management/EHS

Job description

Qpex Biopharma, Inc. is seeking a dependable Lab Operations Technician to support day-to-day laboratory operations, including glassware cleaning, sterilization, media preparation, and inventory control.

You will coordinate equipment maintenance, calibration, and safety programs in a fast-paced environment. The role requires an associate degree or related certificate and at least two years’ laboratory experience, with strong MS Office skills and meticulous documentation.