Lab Support Technician - Glassware & Calibration

Actalent; Bedford (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Lab Technician in Bedford, OH to support R&D and pilot plant operations. The role focuses on maintaining lab glassware, managing supplies and chemical inventory, and performing routine calibrations and validations on instrumentation to ensure data integrity.

You will assist with equipment decommissioning, general lab cleaning, and safe chemical and sample disposal, while following safety policies and procedures. This is a 12-month contract with onsite work.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• GLP knowledge and laboratory safety basics.
• Experience in lab, chemistry, quality control, or lab testing environments.
• Ability to multitask and complete work timely.
• Detail-oriented with organized, conscientious work style.
• Adaptable to changing priorities and tasks.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to follow written procedures accurately.
• Basic troubleshooting for lab equipment.
• Proficient in MS Office applications (Excel, Outlook, Word).
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 30 pounds.
• Willingness for flexible hours and overtime.
• Ability to work in hazardous environments with safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Collect and manage glassware inventory and keep clean materials available.
• Operate glassware washers, dryers, and hand-wash as needed.
• Return clean glassware to shelves and to analysts promptly.
• Maintain glassware stocks and coordinate reordering.
• Coordinate removal and disposal of old or broken glassware.
• Perform daily balance and water checks for equipment accuracy.
• Conduct routine calibrations and performance qualifications on instrumentation.
• Support equipment decommissioning per protocol.
• Clean the laboratory and assist with chemical/sample disposal per safety policies.
• Assist with special projects and adhere to safety policies.

Skills

High school diploma

GLP knowledge

Lab safety

Multiple tasks

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Verbal and written communication

Procedures following

Troubleshooting

MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)

Stand for long periods

Lift up to 30 pounds

Flexible hours / overtime

Hazard environment safety

Education

Associate degree in science

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Lab Technician in Bedford, OH to support R&D and pilot plant operations. The role focuses on maintaining lab glassware, managing supplies and chemical inventory, and performing routine calibrations and validations on instrumentation to ensure data integrity.

You will assist with equipment decommissioning, general lab cleaning, and safe chemical and sample disposal, while following safety policies and procedures. This is a 12-month contract with onsite work.