Lab Technician I

247Hire; California (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

247Hire is seeking a Lab Technician I to join the Laboratory Operations team. This role provides broad support to research personnel by maintaining lab facilities, conducting equipment maintenance, managing waste, and replenishing supplies.

You will assist Lab Managers in troubleshooting equipment and drafting maintenance procedures. Responsibilities include logging maintenance activities with specialized software, daily maintenance of incubators, water baths, and cold storage, and triaging help

Qualifications

• Associate/Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline with 1+ years of lab experience, or a High School diploma/GED with 3+ years of experience.
• Proven ability to perform tasks accurately, precisely, and within expected timeframes.
• Working knowledge of scientific laboratory equipment and EH&S regulations.
• Strong verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and willing to accept evolving responsibilities.
• Physically capable of lifting twenty-five (25) pounds.

Responsibilities

• Maintain lab facilities and conduct equipment maintenance.
• Log maintenance activities and laboratory data using specialized software.
• Perform daily operational maintenance for incubators, water baths, centrifuges, and cold storage.
• Triage help desk tickets and troubleshoot immediate lab issues.
• Perform daily inspections to ensure a safe environment and communicate violations to EHS.
• Monitor the collection and safe disposal of hazardous biological and chemical materials.
• Process lab glassware and replenish PPE and lab supplies.
• Manage stock inventory, including ordering, collection, and distribution tasks.

Skills

Lab experience

Attention to detail

EH&S regulations

Communication

Physical endurance

Education

Science degree with lab experience

High School diploma + 3+ years

Job description

Responsibilities

• Seeking an outstanding Lab Technician I to join our Laboratory Operations team. This role provides broad support to research personnel by maintaining lab facilities, conducting equipment maintenance, managing biohazard and chemical waste collection, and replenishing supplies. Additionally, you will support the Lab Managers in troubleshooting equipment and drafting laboratory maintenance procedures.
• Log maintenance activities and laboratory data accurately using specialized software.
• Conduct daily operational maintenance for incubators, water baths, centrifuges, and cold storage.
• Triage help desk tickets and troubleshoot immediate lab issues (e.g., leaks or malfunctions).
• Perform daily inspections to ensure a safe environment and communicate violations to EHS.
• Monitor the collection and safe disposal of hazardous biological and chemical materials.
• Process lab glassware (washing, autoclaving) and replenish PPE and lab supplies.
• Manage stock inventory, including ordering, collection, and distribution tasks.

Required Skills

• Associate/Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline with 1+ years of lab experience, or a High School diploma/GED with 3+ years of experience.
• Proven ability to perform tasks accurately, precisely, and within expected timeframes.
• Working knowledge of scientific laboratory equipment and EH&S regulations.
• Strong verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and willing to accept evolving responsibilities.
• Physically capable of lifting twenty-five (25) pounds.

Preferred Skills

• DOT and Hazardous Waste Management certifications are a plus.