Laboratory Technician

Laboratory Sanitation/Sterilization Technician

We are currently hiring for multiple Laboratory Sanitation/Sterilization Technicians in a pharmaceutical laboratory environment. This is a long-term, career opportunity and will initially include 10 days of PTO and 11 holidays.

This role will be working in a pharmaceutical/biotech laboratory environment and will primarily focus on keeping the cleanroom laboratory sterilized; candidates will have to fully gown up when going in and out of rooms.

An ideal candidate will have at least 6+ months of experience working in a sterilization, sanitation, or similar cleaning environment that requires the use of PPE and/or following heavy regulations (examples may include sanitation in manufacturing or GMP regulated environments, cleaning in certain hospital settings, sterile processing, etc.).

Experience MUST include the use of PPE and/or following strict regulations.

Shift: 2nd shift, 2:30pm - 11:30pm, Monday - Friday (need some flexibility to work overtime as needed)

Description:

• The Laboratory Sanitation/Sterile Technician plays a critical role in assuring sanitary conditions of the controlled areas of manufacturing pharmaceuticals and related medical products.
• Performs sanitary cleaning duties of equipment and working stations, ensuring that everything meets necessary regulations.
• Keep the cleanroom sterilized so nothing gets cross contaminated in the pharmaceuticals.
• Maintains accurate and complete inventory of cleaning supplies ensuring supplies are never depleted.
• Trains and oversees other Aseptic Cleaners.
• Performs other oversight duties.

Qualifications:

• MUST have at least a high school diploma or GED.
• MUST have at least 6+ months of experience performing sanitation/cleaning in a regulated environment.
• Examples of regulated may include, but are not limited to: pharmaceutical or food manufacturing environments, cleaning surgery rooms in a hospital, etc.
• Regular janitorial experience without regulated experience and strict PPE requirements would not meet the qualifications (such as cleaning just office buildings, schools, etc.)
• Would also consider candidates who don't have cleaning experience, but have experience working in a sterile/cleanroom lab.

Job Type & Location: This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Columbus, OH.

Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type: This is a fully onsite position in Columbus, OH.

Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Aug 17, 2026.

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