Laboratory Operations Technician | Equipment & Inventory Support

AccuScan Sciences; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

AccuScan Sciences is seeking a Laboratory Operations Technician to support day-to-day readiness, equipment upkeep, inventory control, and operational logistics within a regulated laboratory environment.

The role assists with receiving, documentation, storage, and delivery of laboratory materials, including temperature-sensitive items, and helps ensure clean, organized work areas and compliant workflows.

Qualifications

• Background in biology or related life-science field.
• 0–1 year of relevant laboratory, academic, internship, or work experience.
• Basic understanding of laboratory safety and contamination control.
• Ability to follow written procedures and maintain accurate records.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management.
• Comfort working in a structured laboratory environment with defined workflows.

Responsibilities

• Maintain laboratory equipment, instruments, and workspaces to ensure readiness.
• Prepare routine buffers, aliquots, and consumables according to procedures.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate movement of materials.
• Support cleanliness, waste handling, and general housekeeping.
• Assist with receiving, labeling, documentation, and delivery of supplies.
• Maintain receiving records and related documentation.
• Monitor environmental systems and assist with troubleshooting.
• Coordinate with teams and external support to resolve issues.
• Follow safety and workflow procedures.
• Plan daily work to minimize workflow disruption.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Documentation accuracy

Organizational skills

Education

Biology or life sciences background

Tools

Basic laboratory equipment

Job description

AccuScan Sciences is seeking a Laboratory Operations Technician to support day-to-day readiness, equipment upkeep, inventory control, and operational logistics within a regulated laboratory environment.

The role assists with receiving, documentation, storage, and delivery of laboratory materials, including temperature-sensitive items, and helps ensure clean, organized work areas and compliant workflows.