Associate Scientific Services Support

Description:

The general lab services associate ensures all customers have adequate support in lab functions including gas management, glass wash, chemical inventory, management, and package services as per established SOPs and work instructions and following all company policies and procedures. A successful candidate should have great attention to detail outstanding organizational skills and the ability to communicate effectively and be able to work independently.

Job Responsibilities:

Pick up deliver wash and sanitize biologically contaminated glassware and plastic ware.

Observe the established procedures for the handling and transporting of glassware and contaminated items.

Operate autoclaves for decontamination or sanitization.

Prepare items for sanitization including glassware caps and related articles employing procedural steps during the process.

Inspect glassware for cleanliness and structural defects.

Deliver requested chemicals to appropriate laboratory locations.

Verify SDS documents in association with the chemical inventories.

Log/register all compounds purchased or synthesized by the customer on the customer registry system following customer policies.

Manage and transport hazardous goods.

Deliver compressed gas cylinders liquid dewar packaged gases and related articles to point of use locations throughout the site.

Participate in audits and inspections and provides input as requested.

Receive incoming packages on the loading dock.

Manage inventory of laboratory consumables.

Observe all safety precautions and be proactive in raising safety concerns.

Complete all required training in a timely manner.

Required to complete cross-training and tasks as requested and needed.

Required to provide emergency support outside of business hours as scheduled.

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job at any time

Job Requirements and Qualifications:

Basic Qualification: Required Education Experience

High school diploma

Ability to follow oral and written instructions

Preferred Experience:

Associate or bachelor's degree in a scientific field

Experience in a laboratory environment

Inventory management experience specifically chemical inventory

Other Requirements:

Must be able to work in a laboratory-controlled environment requiring personal protective equipment.

The person in this position needs to occasionally move inside and outside labs

Frequently operate on instruments objects tools or controls which will require regular bending squatting stretching and reaching in order to perform in a service function.

Regularly move or lift up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this position include without limitation the ability to observe details at close range inspection of glassware distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus in order to perform the essential service functions of this position.

Occasionally operates a computer and other office machinery such as a calculator copy machine and computer printer.

Employees may be required to manage hazardous waste in compliance with company procedures and state/federal/local hazardous waste regulations. Duties may include identifying handling generating accumulating storing and labeling.

Ensure safety and security of the work environment in all aspects of daily activities and any potential safety hazards are addressed and corrected immediately.

Ability to walk 2-3 hours per day within the facility.

Sit or stand 2-3 hours per day in laboratory areas.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.