Lab Prep & Inventory Technician

Flexcon; Spencer (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401K Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Casual Work Environment

Career Development

Job summary

Flexcon is hiring a Laboratory Preparatory Technician in Spencer, MA to support R&D and Technical Response labs. You will prepare, label, package, and distribute samples, retrieve materials, and coordinate with multiple departments to fulfill requests for testing and product development.

The role emphasizes strong organization, attention to detail, safety, and customer service, with daily lab housekeeping and compliance responsibilities included.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in a laboratory, manufacturing, inventory management, warehouse operations, or technical support environment a plus.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain accurate records.
• Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating with a diverse team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Ability to follow written procedures, work instructions, and safety requirements with a high degree of accuracy.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining organized work areas and sample traceability.
• Ability to safely handle laboratory materials and utilize required personal protective equipment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with a customer service mindset.
• Experience using inventory tracking systems, electronic record systems, or laboratory information management systems (LIMS) is a plus.
• Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting, carrying, moving materials, frequent walking, and working across multiple lab and storage locations.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to all laboratory procedures, work instructions, quality requirements, and safety protocols.
• Prepares, labels, cuts, packages, and distributes samples in support of testing activities, customer requests, and product development initiatives.
• Retrieves and organizes laboratory materials, development samples, and other requested items from designated storage locations.
• Supports Technical Service, Product Development, Analytical Sciences, Quality, and other departments by fulfilling sample and material requests in a timely manner.
• Serves as a central laboratory operations resource for routine sample, material, inventory, laboratory support requests, equipment maintenance and quality control.
• Maintains organization, traceability, and accessibility of laboratory materials, project samples, and other laboratory assets.
• Cleans, prepares, and maintains test panels, substrates, fixtures, and other laboratory materials used for testing activities.
• Performs routine laboratory housekeeping activities to maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas.
• Conducts and documents routine inspections of laboratory safety equipment, including eyewash stations, emergency showers, and other designated safety systems.
• Identifies and reports safety concerns, equipment issues, housekeeping deficiencies, and other conditions that may impact laboratory operations.
• Assists with inventory management activities, including stocking, organizing, identifying, and replenishing laboratory supplies, consumables, and materials.
• Retrieves, organizes, and distributes incoming laboratory materials and supplies.
• Maintains accurate records associated with sample requests, inventory activities, safety inspections, and laboratory support functions.
• Supports laboratory personnel by preparing materials, supplies, equipment, and sample sets needed for testing activities, customer requests, and product development projects.
• Assists with movement of materials, samples, and supplies between laboratories, storage locations, and other company facilities as needed.
• Participates in continuous improvement and 5S activities to improve laboratory efficiency, organization, and safety.
• Works daily with confidential information.
• Identifies issues affecting laboratory operations and works with team members and management to resolve concerns.
• Other duties consistent with the general nature and focus of the position and/or the goals and objectives of the department may be assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Independent work

Customer service mindset

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Safety compliance

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Word

LIMS

Job description

Flexcon is hiring a Laboratory Preparatory Technician in Spencer, MA to support R&D and Technical Response labs. You will prepare, label, package, and distribute samples, retrieve materials, and coordinate with multiple departments to fulfill requests for testing and product development.

The role emphasizes strong organization, attention to detail, safety, and customer service, with daily lab housekeeping and compliance responsibilities included.