LAB SERVICES ASSISTANT (FULL TIME)

Compass Group USA; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 39,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Critical Illness Insurance

Accident Insurance

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Legal Services

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Compass Group USA’s ESFM division is seeking a Lab Services Assistant at Pfizer’s Groton, CT location to deliver exceptional lab support at client sites. Responsibilities include stocking safety glasses, collecting used glassware, cleaning and sterilizing equipment, and maintaining inventory and records.

The role requires customer service experience and strong communication skills, working Monday–Friday, 6:00 am–2:30 pm, with a pay rate of $19 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience in lab support preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Check and restock safety glasses in airlocks and staging areas.
• Collect soiled glassware from glassware carts.
• Clean and sterilize glassware including beakers, flasks, tubes, bottles, cylinders, etc.
• Dispose of recycling in dumpster at central loading dock.
• Return carts to stations; clean as needed.
• Maintain inventory and levels of glassware.
• Operate washers and autoclaves according to operating instructions.
• Perform specialty autoclaving upon request.
• Perform sterilization checks on autoclaves.
• Keep and maintain autoclave and washer records.
• Place Basura and/or Recycling stickers in sleeves on freezers for scientists to utilize at every location.
• Prepare and maintain correct levels of buffer and media as required by SOPs and training.
• Provide glassware and lab consumable support to R&D scientists.
• Purge and maintain lab coat levels in airlocks and staging areas.
• Replenish stock locations of glassware to minimum levels.
• Restock Rainin supplies in stock room as needed.
• Scrape ice buildup from -80degC freezers as per schedule and check units weekly.
• Maintain general lab supplies and inform LabOps when replenishment orders needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lab support experience

Verbal and written communication

Job description

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• We have an opening for a full timeLAB SERVICES ASSISTANT position.
• Location: Pfizer - 558 Eastern Point Road, Groton, CT 06340 Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: Full time schedule. Monday - Friday, 6:00 am - 2:30 pm. More details upon interview.
• Requirement: Customer Service experience required.
• Fixed Pay Rate:$19.00 per hour.

ESFM is the corporate Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) division of Compass Group USA and a Keystone member of the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI).

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Rooted in hospitality, ESFM elevates the workplace experience as the single source of innovative FM solutions that ensure a safe, healthy, and sustainable environment. ESFM’s clients include many household names from Life Science, Technology, Oil & Gas and Manufacturing markets.

ESFM self-performs 80% of all IFM solutions provided to clients. Their portfolio of service categories includes Environment, Health & Safety, Facilities Maintenance & Engineering, Sustainability, Janitorial & Industrial Cleaning, Laboratory Support and Workplace solutions.This self-performance model creates a consistent hospitality experience for clients, resulting in higher engagement and productivity from their employees.

In 2020, ESFM (formerly Eurest Services) won the George Graves Award for Facility Management Achievement from the International Facilities Management Association (IFMA).

Job Summary

Job description:
Summary:Delivers exceptional lab services at client locations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Checks and re-stocks safety glasses in airlocks and staging areas.
• Collects soiled glassware from glassware carts.
• Cleans and sterilizes glassware including beakers, flasks, tubes, bottles, cylinders, etc.
• Disposes of recycling in dumpster at central loading dock. Returns carts to stations; cleans as needed.
• Empties recycling bins in all areas as per schedule.
• Maintains inventory and levels of glassware.
• Operates washers and autoclaves according to operating instructions.
• Performs specialty autoclaving upon request.
• Performs sterilization checks on autoclaves.
• Keeps and maintains autoclave and washer records.
• Places “Basura” and/or “Recycling” stickers in the sleeves on the freezers for the scientists to utilize at every location.
• Prepares and maintains correct levels of buffer and media as required by following SOPs and instructions provided during training sessions.
• Provides glassware and lab consumable support to R&D scientists.
• Purges and maintains lab coat levels in airlocks and staging areas.
• Replenishes stock locations of glassware to minimum levels.
• Re-stocks Rainin supplies in stock room as needed.
• Scrapes ice buildup from -80degC freezers as per schedule by following parameters conveyed during training. Checks assigned units at least once per week.
• Maintains appropriate levels of general lab supplies in designated areas for scientists’ use; informs LabOps when replenishment orders need to be placed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Previous lab support experience greatly preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

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Associates at ESFM are offered many fantastic benefits.

Full-time and part-time positions offerthe following benefits to associates: Retirement Plan,Associate Shopping Program,Health and Wellness Programs,Discount Marketplace,Identity Theft Protection,Pet Insurance,Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program

Full-time positions also offerthe following benefits to associates: Medical,Dental,Vision,Life Insurance/AD,Disability Insurance,Commuter Benefits,Employee Assistance Program,Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice and facility management industry

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

ESFM maintains a drug-free workplace.

ESFM

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