Laboratory Technician

Randstad USA; Cincinnati (OH); Presencial; USD 21.000 - 30.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Randstad USA is seeking a Laboratory Support Technician to perform glassware washing, waste management, and upkeep of laboratory supplies to support daily operations.

The role requires organization, dependability, safety awareness, and hands-on laboratory support. This position works with lab staff following GMP and SOPs, with opportunities to contribute to documentation and compliance.

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Familiarity with GMP or other regulated work environments.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow written procedures and safety instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer literacy and ability to work independently.

Responsabilidades

• Clean and wash laboratory glassware, including collection, transport to washing area, washing, rinsing, drying, inspecting, and storing glassware.
• Operate glassware washers and related cleaning equipment; maintain separation of clean and dirty glassware.
• Maintain clean and orderly glassware washing and drying areas; protect cleaned glassware from contamination during drying and storage.
• Prepare laboratory glassware and supplies for use by laboratory personnel.
• Collect, segregate, label, and manage laboratory waste per site procedures; transfer waste to designated areas; ensure waste containers are identified, maintained, and monitored.

Conocimientos

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

SOP adherence

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Independent worker

Educación

High school diploma

Descripción del empleo

The primary responsibilities of this position are laboratory glassware washing, waste management, and maintaining laboratory supplies and work areas to support efficient day-to-day laboratory operations.

This position is well suited for an individual who is organized, dependable, safety-conscious, and comfortable performing hands-on laboratory support activities. The Laboratory Support Technician will work closely with laboratory personnel and follow established safety, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), and laboratory procedures.

Job Responsibilities

• Cleaning of Laboratory Glassware:
• Collect used laboratory glassware from designated laboratory areas and transport it to the appropriate glassware washing area.
• Wash, rinse, dry, inspect, and store laboratory glassware in accordance with approved procedures.
• Operate laboratory glassware washers and other associated cleaning equipment.
• Maintain appropriate segregation of clean and dirty glassware.
• Ensure cleaned glassware is appropriately protected from contamination during drying and storage.
• Identify damaged, chipped, cracked, or otherwise unsuitable glassware and remove it from service as appropriate.
• Maintain glassware washing and drying areas in a clean and orderly condition.
• Prepare laboratory glassware and supplies for use by laboratory personnel.
• Collect, segregate, label, and manage laboratory waste in accordance with established site procedures.
• Transfer laboratory waste to designated accumulation or disposal areas.
• Ensure laboratory waste containers are properly identified, maintained, and handled.
• Notify appropriate personnel of full containers, spills, damaged containers, or other waste-management concerns.

Additional Laboratory Support

• Maintain accurate documentation of assigned activities in accordance with applicable procedures.
• Follow all applicable SOPs, GMP requirements, Good Documentation Practices, environmental requirements, and safety procedures.
• Maintain required training and compliance status.
• Communicate safety, equipment, supply, glassware, and waste-management issues promptly to laboratory supervision.

Education & Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience in a laboratory, manufacturing, warehouse, environmental services, or similar work environment preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with GMP or other regulated work environments.
• Previous glassware washing, laboratory support, or waste-management experience preferred.
• Ability to read, understand, and consistently follow written procedures and safety instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain clean and orderly work areas.
• Ability to appropriately identify and segregate materials and waste.
• Basic computer skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while supporting multiple laboratory groups and priorities.

Physical and Work Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Frequent use of hands and arms for handling, washing, moving, and organizing laboratory glassware and supplies.
• Ability to bend, reach, stoop, kneel, and crouch as required.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and move materials weighing approximately 10–50 pounds.
• Ability to safely handle glassware and laboratory materials.
• Ability to work around laboratory cleaning agents and appropriately contained laboratory waste.
• Ability to wear required PPE, which may include safety glasses, safety shoes, laboratory coat, protective gloves, safety apron, hearing protection, and respiratory protection when required.
• Ability to comply with applicable chemical hygiene, waste-handling, and laboratory safety requirements.