Lab Support Specialist

Flagship Facility Services, Inc.•San Jose, CA

About The Position

Flagship Lab Services is seeking a Lab Support Specialist with laboratory experience. This intermediate-level role works under supervision and may be assigned to different operations and service departments. The specialist performs laboratory services and maintenance, assists with corrective work orders and preventive maintenance, and completes manual tasks such as moving equipment and materials. The work includes on-site routine maintenance and other duties as assigned. Days and hours vary according to business demands, and travel between sites may be necessary.

Requirements

High school graduation or a high school equivalency diploma.
Six months of prior work experience in a related work environment, demonstrating good attendance, professional behavior, and reliability.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to complete tasks and paperwork with basic supervision.
Computer skills, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
May require an active driver’s license and personal vehicle.
Manual dexterity sufficient to use hand tools and paint.
Ability to stand, crouch, climb, use a ladder, and perform various types of manual labor.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Corrected vision sufficient for reading, performing repairs, and painting.
Must already be authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

Monitor, clean, and maintain hood traps, incubators, and water baths; fill incubators as needed.
Assist with transferring contents when cold-storage units fail.
Monitor and empty waste containers.
Prepare buffers.
Maintain LN2 Freezer Pro and cold-storage contact records, updating them annually.
Wash glassware and operate autoclaves; stock and replenish clean or sterilized materials as needed.
Help close out former employees’ workspaces, including cold storage and benches, and prepare spaces for incoming hires.
Maintain lab-equipment service tickets and coordinate with groups and scientists to ensure service is completed and documented appropriately.
Submit and follow through on tickets for printer issues.
Perform general laboratory housekeeping, including lab cleanouts and cardboard removal.
Process pipettes for annual calibration.
Handle hazardous waste safely, including bio bins and bio-waste disposal.
Clean and maintain Decon equipment.
Use basic building and laboratory management systems; monitor and manage alarms and automation systems.
Maintain basic inventory and follow tool-safety practices.
Escort vendors and contractors.
Perform other duties as assigned.