Scientific - Operations - Scientific Services Support
Daily Responsibilities/Job Description: · Pick up and deliver glassware and plastic ware. · Observe the established procedures for the handling and transporting of glassware and contaminated items. · Operate autoclaves for decontamination or sanitization. · Operate glassware washers, dry heat sterilizers and ultrasonic baths · Maintain temperature chart recorders / equipment forms and use proper documentation. · Perform routine inspections/checks on glass wash 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 Glassware Lead of deficiencies. · Provide housekeeping of glassware processing areas. · Follow all procedures in performing all aspects of glassware processing. · Perform monthly de-scale and routine maintenance. · Use Good Documentation Practices (GDP) for all paperwork. · Observe all safety precautions and be proactive in raising safety and operational concerns. · Complete all required training in a timely manner. · Mentor/Train new team members · Work with team lead to develop process improvement initiatives · 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. · Maintain training and compliance in areas of health and safety, security, environmental and operational aspects of daily activities in the working environment.
Qualifications/years of experience: · Associate’s degree in a scientific field OR · High School Diploma or equivalent with 2 years of experience in a related field