Laboratory Assistant

Merck Group; Burlington (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Retirement contributions

Job summary

MilliporeSigma in Burlington, MA is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to join the North America Validation Services Laboratory. This role supports all lab departments and reports to the Lab Manager.

The position emphasizes decontamination, aseptic technique, data integrity, and timely reporting, with opportunities to grow into media sterility and growth tests.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with 2+ years lab experience.
• Experience with aseptic techniques and good documentation practices.
• Knowledge of sterilization procedures and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Oversee decontamination, cleaning, and sterilization of lab materials.
• Maintain sterile material inventory and conduct regular inventories.
• Prepare materials for autoclaving, wrap and label properly.
• Operate autoclaves and dishwashers per SOPs and company policies.
• Record sterilization parameters and results accurately.
• Perform indicator tests to verify sterilization efficacy.
• Submit reports on sterilization activities and outcomes.
• Future opportunity to manage media sterility and growth tests.

Skills

Communication

Aseptic Technique

Lab Practices

Data Integrity

Organization

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Work Your Magic with us! Start your next chapter and join MilliporeSigma.

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you've got big plans - so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people's lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.

Your Role:

MilliporeSigma in Burlington, MA, is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to join the North America Validation Services Laboratory. This laboratory-based position will report directly to the Lab Manager and provide support across all laboratory departments.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the decontamination, cleaning, and sterilization of laboratory materials.
• Keep the sterile material inventory complete and organized, including conducting regular inventories.
• Prepare materials for autoclaving, ensuring proper wrapping and labeling. Operate autoclaves and dishwashing machines following established procedures, while complying with all regulatory and company policies regarding sterilization processes.
• Load and unload materials into the autoclave for sterilization.
• Monitor sterilization cycles to ensure proper operation and effectiveness. Record and document sterilization parameters and results accurately.
• Perform biological and chemical indicator tests to verify sterilization efficacy.
• Ensure proper storage of sterilized materials.
• Dispose of biohazardous waste in accordance with safety protocols.
• Compile and submit reports on sterilization activities and outcomes.
• Future opportunity to manage media sterility and conduct growth promotion tests as well as prepare laboratory media and reagents

Who You Are:

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED and 2+ years laboratory experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong communication skills are essential for effectively updating the lab team, VPM team, lab managers, and QA personnel on project-dependent items
• Proficient in Aseptic Technique and good laboratory practices
• Familiarity with sterilization procedures and safety protocol.
• Understanding of Data Integrity and Good Documentation Practices
• Commitment to achieving results accurately and efficiently
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities
• Capacity to comprehend and adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and protocols
• Pragmatic and results-oriented approach to tasks
• Demonstrates curiosity and a willingness to learn
• Ability to adapt to changes in processes, tools, and organizational structures
• Strong team spirit and respectful interpersonal behavior

Pay Range for this position: $23.00 - $36.00/hour

• Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites.

What we offer:

We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!