Laboratory Glasswash Specialist

Job Title Laboratory Glasswash Specialist Location Upper Providence, PA Job Summary We are looking for a highly motivated candidate to provide critical lab support at a customer site. The Glass wash team provides a centralized service responsible for dirty pickup, processing, and clean delivery of laboratory glass and related articles. Glass must be inspected to ensure all pieces are visually cleaned before returning to customer locations. Job Responsibilities 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. 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. Prepare items for sanitization including glassware, caps and related articles, employing procedural steps during the process. Inspect glassware for cleanliness and structural defects. Routinely check 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 descaling and challenging of biological indicators. Use Good Documentation Practices (GDP) for all paperwork. Observe all safety precautions and proactively raise safety concerns. Complete all required trainings in a timely manner. Education / Experience / Qualifications High School Diploma or GED Glass wash experience preferred Active driver’s license, ability to pass driver qualification physical Ability to follow oral and written directions Demonstrates appropriate use of relevant equipment after training Physical Demands Sit or stand 2‑3 hours in laboratory areas. Walk 2‑3 hours within a facility. 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. Working Environment 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. May be required to manage hazardous wastes in compliance with company procedures & State/Federal/Local hazardous waste regulations – identifying, handling, generating, accumulating, storing, labeling. Ensure safety, security, and the environment in all aspects of daily activities, and any potential safety hazards are addressed and corrected immediately. Understand ergonomic relationship between people, equipment and working environment. Compensation Annual compensation range: $40,000 to $50,000. Final base pay will be determined by factors including internal equity, work location, and individual qualifications. EEO Statement PerkinElmer is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, or veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. PerkinElmer is committed to a culturally diverse workforce. #J-18808-Ljbffr PerkinElmer