Lab Support Technician

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

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences,diagnosticsand biotechnology?

AtAbcam, one ofDanaher’s15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—andwe’reall united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.

You’llthrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. Andby harnessingDanaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.

Progress happens together

At Abcam, we believe the scientific communitygoes further, faster when we go there together.That’swhy we work with life scientists to provide biological reagents and solutions that enable fasterbreakthroughs in critical areas like cancer, neurological disorders, infectiousdiseasesand metabolic disorders.Our talented team of over1,400 colleagues worldwide is our greatestasset. By applying ourexpertiseand pushing boundaries, together we strive to better serve our customers, strengthen our impact across our industry, andultimately ourpositive impact onsociety.

Learn about theDanaher Business Systemwhich makes everything possible.

The Lab Support Technician supports the daily operations of the Waltham site by providing hands‑on laboratory support services to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient lab environments. This roleassistswith routine lab activities, including autoclaving,glasswashing, buffer and media preparation, PPE restocking, waste handling,EHS support, and basic equipment upkeep. The technician works closely with internalteamsand external vendors to coordinate support activities,maintainaccuraterecords, and ensure labs are operationally ready. This position plays a key role inmaintaininglab standards and contributing to consistent, reliable lab operations.

This position reports to theLab Support Managerand is part of the Workplace Teamlocatedin Waltham, MA and will be anon‑sitefull‑timerole.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Perform core lab support operations, including autoclave use,glass washing, buffer and media preparation, andmaintainingadequate PPE stock for daily lab needs.

• Support lab safety and compliance activities by managing chemical and biologicalwaste, andcompleting routine inspections of safety equipment such as eyewash stations and security 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.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• High school diploma or equivalent, with 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 clear andaccuraterecords.

• Proficiency with standard office tools (such as email, calendars, spreadsheets, and ticketing systems) and comfort working in anon‑site,customer‑facigenvironment.

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements: if applicable for role

• Ability to reliably travel to the work site and arrive on time to support scheduled lab operations, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Ability to perform physical tasksrequiredfor the role, including routinelylifting upto 15lbsand occasionallylifting upto 50lbs, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Ability to stand and move throughout the workday based on operational needs, with or without reasonable accommodation.

It would be a plus if you also possess previousexperience in:

• Basic lab bench skills or hands on experience in a laboratory environment.
• Familiarity with lab safety practices, including biological material handling.
• Experience tracking or managing inventory, supplies, or stock levels.

Thesalaryfor this role is$25.06per hour. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range ofpossible compensationfor this role at the time of this posting. This range may bemodifiedin the future.

Abcam,a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whetherit’sa health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits atDanaher Benefits Info.

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

We offercomprehensivepackage of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company’s sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

For more information, visitwww.danaher.com.

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