Research Support Skilled Aide | Glasswashing Services

The Rockefeller University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 43,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The Rockefeller University is seeking a dedicated staff member to handle glassware logistics and basic sanitation tasks in support of laboratory operations. The role involves transporting glassware between labs, preparing items for sterilization, and maintaining proper packing and labeling of equipment.

Responsibilities include operating glass washers, dryers, ovens, and sterilization equipment, with emphasis on safety, efficiency, and timely service to the university’s researchers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift and push heavy items (up to 40 pounds).
• Must possess good spoken and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Picking up and delivering glassware to various labs.
• Washing and preparing items for sterilization.
• Proper packing and labeling, and operating glass washers, dryers, ovens, and sterilization machines.

Skills

Stand/walk for long periods

Lifting up to 40 pounds

Good spoken and written communication

High school diploma or equivalent

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Organization Overview

Glasswashing Services provides University Laboratories with high-quality, efficient washing, baking, and autoclaving of laboratory glassware - a service that is essential to the conduct of the University’s research. Glasswashing Services also manages third-party pipette calibration, ensuring timely and less expensive services for the Laboratories. The facility provides pick-up and delivery directly to the laboratory, generally as a same-day service. Services include washing, drying, baking, sterilization, pipette plugging, and autoclaving of liquids. Glasswashing Services is available for regular, ongoing glasswashing services as well as the provision of temporary and emergency backup services for Laboratories when their staff is on vacation or equipment is down for servicing.

Overview

The incumbent is responsible for the following duties and responsibilities:

Responsibilities

• Picking up and delivering glassware to various labs;
• Washing and preparing items for sterilization;
• Proper packing and labeling, and operating glass washers, dryers, ovens, and sterilization machines.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must have the ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift and push heavy items (up to and including 40 pounds).
• Must possess good spoken and written communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least one (1) year of previous related experience in a laboratory setting is strongly preferred.

The Rockefeller University is an equal opportunity employer – veterans/individuals with disabilities. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal law, including but not limited to disability and protected veteran status.

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on various factors, including but not limited to organizational budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The hiring range provided represents The Rockefeller University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Compensation Range: Min

USD $42,500.00/Yr.

Compensation Range: Max

USD $43,500.00/Yr.