Lab Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Lab Associate Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Lab Associate to join our dynamic team in providing critical lab support. The successful candidate will play an integral role in the centralized service team responsible for the pickup, processing, and delivery of laboratory glassware. This role is crucial in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization within the lab environment.

• Pick up and deliver glassware, including biologically contaminated reusable glassware and plastic ware.
• Follow established procedures for handling and transporting glassware and contaminated items.
• Perform specialist cleaning tasks such as autoclaving, ultrasonic cleaning, and pipette processing.
• Operate autoclaves, glassware washers, dry heat sterilizers, ultrasonic baths, and incubators.
• Maintain temperature chart recorders and equipment forms using proper documentation.
• Inspect glassware for cleanliness and structural defects.
• Monitor inventory of glassware and notify Lead of any deficiencies.
• Maintain housekeeping of glassware processing areas and follow all procedures for glassware processing.
• Perform monthly de-scale and biological indicator checks.
• Use Good Documentation Practices (GDP) for all paperwork.
• Observe all safety precautions and proactively raise safety concerns.
• Complete all required training in a timely manner.
• Work closely with other teams to provide seamless lab support and cross-train in other lab support areas as needed.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Demonstrated appropriate use of relevant equipment after training.
• Reliability and attention to detail in inspecting glassware for cleanliness and structural defects.

• Previous glass wash experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Excel.
• Research experience is advantageous.
• College graduate or current student acceptable if able to meet schedule and commit.
• Team player with an openness to learning.

The position requires working 100% onsite at Campus Point Drive, San Diego. The standard work schedule is 8 a.m.–5 p.m., with flexibility for a 7 a.m.–3:30 p.m. shift. Overtime is possible with pre-approval. The work pace may be fast, and job completion demands may be high. The environment requires personal protective equipment due to biohazards such as bloodborne pathogens and laboratory equipment. Physical demands include standing or sitting for 2-3 hours, walking within the facility and between buildings, reaching, bending, lifting up to 25 lbs, and keyboard work for up to 4 hours. The candidate must comply with safety, security, and environmental procedures.

This is a Contract position based out of San Diego, CA.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $23.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in San Diego,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 29, 2026.

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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification oradjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability,please email View email address on ziprecruiter.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in thecity and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicantswith arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as acondition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this lawshall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process,including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applicationsand qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, youacknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.