Laboratory Technician

Stellar Consulting Solutions, LLC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellar Consulting Solutions, LLC is seeking a motivated chemical management specialist to support a central Glass wash team in a dynamic lab service setting. The role emphasizes meticulous glassware inspection, processing, and safe handling, with independent work and clear communication required.

Responsibilities include picking up and delivering glassware, autoclaving, operating washers, maintaining records, and adhering to GDP and safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Demonstrates appropriate use of relevant lab equipment after training.

Responsibilities

• Pick up and deliver glassware and related items across the facility.
• Observe procedures for handling and transporting glassware and contaminated items.
• Operate autoclaves for decontamination or sanitization and run glassware washers.
• Maintain temperature charts and documentation; ensure GDP practices.
• Inspect glassware for cleanliness and defects; report deficiencies.
• Cross-train with other lab support areas and provide back-up as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Autoclave operation

Glassware washers

Job description

We are looking for a highly motivated chemical management specialist to provide critical lab support as part of a dynamic lab service team. The Glass wash team provides a centralized service responsible for dirty pickup, processing, and clean delivery of laboratory glass. Glass must be inspected to ensure all pieces are visually cleaned before returning to customer locations. A successful candidate should have great attention to detail, outstanding organizational skills, and the ability to communicate effectively and be able to work independently.

Key Responsibilities

Enhance the Customer Experience

• Pick up and deliver glassware, biologically contaminated reusable glassware, and plastic ware.
• Observe the established procedures for the handling and transporting of glassware and contaminated items.
• Undertake specialist cleaning tasks, e.g. autoclaving, ultrasonic cleaning, and potential for pipette processing as part of an agreed periodic routine
• Operate autoclaves for decontamination or sanitization.
• Operate glassware washers, dry heat sterilizers, ultrasonic baths, and incubators.
• Maintain temperature chart recorders / equipment forms and use proper documentation.
• Perform routine inspections/checks on glasswash and autoclave equipment
• Prepare items for sanitization including glassware, caps and related articles, employing procedural steps during the process.
• Inspect glassware for cleanliness and structural defects.
• Routinely checks inventory of glassware, notifying Lead of deficiencies.
• Provide housekeeping of glassware processing areas.
• Follow all procedures in performing all aspects of glassware processing.
• Perform monthly de-scale and challenging of biological indicators.
• Use Good Documentation Practices (GDP) for all paperwork.
• Observe all safety precautions and is proactive in raising safety concerns.
• Complete all required trainings in a timely manner.
• This role will work closely with other teams to seamlessly deliver lab support services.
• Will be required to cross-train and back-up other lab support areas as needed.

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Demonstrates appropriate use of relevant equipment after training.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous glass wash experience preferred.

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit or stand 2-3 hours in laboratory areas.
• Walk 2-3 hours within a facility and walk outside to multiple buildings on campus.
• Reach above/below the shoulder, bend at the knees and waist.
• Lift up to 25 lbs.
• Office work activities, including keyboard, with fingers/hands/arms up to 4 hours.
• Work around moving laboratory equipment and machinery.
• Use of personal protective equipment in laboratory.
• Work with biohazards such as blood borne pathogens.
• Must be able to work in a laboratory, controlled environments requiring personal protective equipment.
• Job pace may be fast and job completion demands may be high.
• Employee maybe required to manage hazardous wastes in compliance with company procedures & State/Federal/Local hazardous waste regulations. Duties may include: Identifying, handling, generating, accumulating, storing, labeling.
• Ensure safety, security, and the environment in all aspect of the daily activities, and any potential safety hazards are addressed and corrected immediately.
• Understand ergonomic relationship between people, equipment and working environment.

MUST HAVES

College grad/open to students as long as they can commit to the scheduled preferred (looking for someone to grow in the org)