Laboratory Technician

Stellar Consulting Solutions, LLC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellar Consulting Solutions, LLC in San Diego seeks an entry-level Associate Scientific Services Support to assist the Glass Wash team in critical lab support, ensuring glassware is cleaned, inspected, and delivered to customer locations with accuracy and efficiency.

The role requires strong attention to detail, ability to follow written and oral instructions, and independence to complete tasks while maintaining safety and documentation standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Experience with glassware cleaning or lab support is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Pick up and deliver glassware and related items.
• Follow procedures for handling and transporting glassware.
• Operate autoclaves for decontamination or sanitization.
• Operate glassware washers, dry heat sterilizers, ultrasonic baths, and incubators.
• Maintain records of temperature charts and equipment forms.
• Inspect glassware for cleanliness and defects.
• Provide housekeeping of processing areas.
• Support other teams to deliver lab services as needed.

Skills

Glass washing

Equipment operation

Following instructions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Autoclave

Ultrasonic cleaner

Glass washers

Job description

Job Title: Scientific - Operations - Associate Scientific Services Support

Interview schedule

1 interview virtual (30-45 mins) may be a team interview with potential leads

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.

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) High school education Open to learn Team player