Lab Services Tech

SBM Management Services•South San Francisco, CA

15d

About The Position

The Lab Services Tech supports laboratory operations through hazardous waste management and collection. The role replenishes lab waste containers, labels chemicals appropriately, decontaminates lab equipment and waste-handling materials, and inspects satellite accumulation areas and exterior hazardous waste storage areas. The position also supports laboratory staff with special requests, responds to chemical spills and other incidents, and helps maintain safe, compliant, and clean work areas. The role manages hazardous and regulated medical waste, consolidates liquid chemical waste for pickup, maintains supply inventory, and conducts weekly inspections and compliance checklists. It coordinates with waste-hauling contractors, handles gas cylinder line connections, transports liquid nitrogen and helium dewars, and monitors gas system usage. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with compensation of $25.00 to $28.00 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Experience working in a laboratory research and development facility.
Ability to read and interpret instructions, procedures, manuals, and other documents.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Knowledge of machine cleaning methods and equipment, and willingness to share that knowledge with the team.
Knowledge of equipment upkeep and care.
Knowledge of machine cleaning compounds and chemicals and their safe, efficient use.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work efficiently in a fast-paced setting.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel.
Complete all assigned safety, environmental, and task training.
A valid driver's license may be required based on business needs; employees who drive for work must maintain an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record and meet company driving eligibility requirements.

Nice To Haves

RCRA certification.
DOT certification.
HAZWOPER certification.

Responsibilities

Use appropriate personal protective equipment during routine laboratory waste collection.
Manage onsite hazardous waste and regulated medical waste.
Service satellite waste accumulation areas and maintain proper labeling, storage time limits, designated storage areas, and segregation from incompatible materials.
Respond to requests for additional waste containers and incidents such as laboratory chemical spills and eyewash station discharges.
Decontaminate waste containers, laboratory instrumentation, chemical waste push carts, and satellite waste accumulation areas.
Consolidate liquid chemical waste into drums at the central waste accumulation area in preparation for scheduled waste pickup.
Follow safety procedures and maintain a clean and safe working environment.
Conduct weekly inventory of laboratory services supplies and maintain appropriate stock levels.
Complete weekly inspection checklists for central and satellite waste accumulation areas to maintain compliance and Good Laboratory Practices.
Report non-compliance findings and good catches using the 4insite application during laboratory route duties.
Coordinate with Stericycle and Clean Harbors for offsite hazardous and biological waste hauling.
Transport and properly connect gas cylinder lines to regulator manifold systems in gas rooms and laboratory work areas.
Transport liquid nitrogen and liquid helium dewars to storage and laboratory work areas.
Drive to various work locations, customer sites, or company facilities as needed to perform job duties.
Monitor gas system usage daily and change out gas cylinders as needed.