Lab Support Technician: On-Site Lab Operations & Safety

Radiometer; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus/incentive pay

Comprehensive benefits (medical/dental

Dental insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Abcam, a Danaher operating company in Waltham, MA, seeks a Lab Support Technician to maintain safe, compliant, and efficient lab environments on-site. You will autoclave, wash glass, prepare buffers/media, and manage PPE stock while collaborating with internal teams and external vendors.

Responsibilities include waste handling, routine safety inspections, equipment upkeep, and accurate record-keeping. This on-site role reports to the Lab Support Manager in the 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 clear and accurate records.
• Proficiency with standard office tools and comfort working in an on-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.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors to ensure labs remain operationally ready.

Skills

Lab support

Safety compliance

Communication

Organization

Vendor coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Email

Spreadsheets

Ticketing systems

Calendars

Job description

Abcam, a Danaher operating company in Waltham, MA, seeks a Lab Support Technician to maintain safe, compliant, and efficient lab environments on-site. You will autoclave, wash glass, prepare buffers/media, and manage PPE stock while collaborating with internal teams and external vendors.

Responsibilities include waste handling, routine safety inspections, equipment upkeep, and accurate record-keeping. This on-site role reports to the Lab Support Manager in the Workplace Team.