Laboratory Operations Specialist

TÜV SÜD Energietechnik GmbH Baden-Württemberg; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

TÜV SÜD America is seeking a highly organized Laboratory Operations Technician to support daily laboratory operations at our Alpharetta, Georgia facility. This role covers calibration coordination, equipment management, sample tracking, shipping and receiving, and facility support to keep the testing laboratory audit-ready.

You will assist engineers with product testing and certification activities, manage records, and help maintain a clean, compliant lab environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree, technical diploma, or equivalent experience in Electronics Technology, Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, Logistics, Quality, or a related field.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Experience managing inventory, equipment, assets, or technical documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the overall organization, cleanliness, and operational readiness of the laboratory.
• Ensure laboratory workspaces, storage areas, and test areas are properly maintained and organized.
• Support compliance with laboratory quality procedures and ISO/IEC 17025 requirements.
• Assist with laboratory audits, inspections, and corrective action activities.
• Maintain laboratory records and operational documentation.
• Receive, inspect, and log customer test samples into laboratory tracking systems.
• Maintain accurate records of sample locations, status, and disposition.
• Coordinate movement of samples between testing areas.
• Manage sample storage and retention areas.
• Prepare and coordinate return shipments of customer equipment.
• Maintain chain-of-custody and sample traceability records.
• Coordinate incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Package and prepare customer equipment for shipment.
• Verify shipment contents against packing documentation.
• Work with carriers and internal teams to resolve shipping issues.
• Maintain shipping records and tracking information.
• Maintain calibration schedules for laboratory equipment and assets.
• Coordinate calibration activities with external service providers.
• Track calibration status and ensure equipment remains compliant and available for use.
• Perform routine equipment verification checks and readiness inspections.
• Maintain equipment inventory records and asset databases.
• Coordinate equipment repairs and preventive maintenance activities.
• Assist with installation, relocation, and commissioning of laboratory equipment.
• Monitor laboratory infrastructure and identify facility-related issues.
• Coordinate facility maintenance requests and follow-up activities.
• Manage laboratory consumables, supplies, and inventory levels.
• Support laboratory safety initiatives and housekeeping activities.
• Assist with workspace planning and laboratory improvement projects.
• Assist engineers with test setup preparation.
• Assemble basic test configurations, fixtures, cables, and support equipment.
• Document equipment configurations and test setups.
• Capture photographs and supporting documentation for test projects.
• Perform other laboratory support activities as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Administrative skills

Inventory management

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Record-keeping

Communication and teamwork

Physical handling of equipment

Education

Associate degree or technical diploma in Electronics/Engineering/Industrial Technology/Logistics/Quality

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

TÜV SÜD America is seeking a highly organized Laboratory Operations Technician to support daily laboratory operations at our Alpharetta, Georgia facility. This role covers calibration coordination, equipment management, sample tracking, shipping and receiving, and facility support to keep the testing laboratory audit-ready.

You will assist engineers with product testing and certification activities, manage records, and help maintain a clean, compliant lab environment.