R&D/QA Glassware Technician

ISS•Fort Worth, TX

6d•$16 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

The R&D/QA Glassware Technician handles the cleaning process for lab services glassware. The role receives and collects glassware, cleans and inspects it, then redelivers it or prepares it for distribution. Duties depend on operational needs outlined by ISS clients and contracts. The technician works in a highly regulated professional environment and must follow safety, quality, sanitation, and cross-contamination prevention procedures. Work may take place in controlled environments requiring special gowning, clean rooms, and cool or hot storage conditions.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Valid state driver's license and a clean, safe DMV driving record.
High school diploma/GED or an equivalent number of years of education and lab services experience.
Ability to work in a highly regulated professional environment.
Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions in English.
Must comply with safety rules, policies, and procedures and understand that safety is a top priority.
Basic math skills.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds; occasional lifting or moving of up to 75 pounds is required.
Ability to work in controlled environments requiring special gowning and protective clothing.
Ability to work multiple shifts, including weekends, and overtime as required.
Ability to perform the physical activities described, including frequent standing, walking, reaching, climbing or balancing, and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.

Nice To Haves

Glass wash experience.
Related GMP manufacturing experience.
Knowledge of basic chemical and biological safety procedures.

Responsibilities

Unload washers from the previous day and perform preventative maintenance before running them.
Process pipettes, check the dryer for pans or baskets, and deliver clean glassware.
Change out washers, load dirty glassware onto carts and shelves, transfer clean-glassware bins to delivery carts, record metrics, and deliver glassware to labs.
Transfer glassware from transport carts into dish racks, segregating or identifying it by the lab to which it should be returned.
Wipe down sinks, machines, and the outside of washers with approved cleaners; organize the workstation; check for and clean up broken glass; sweep; and turn off fans and lights before leaving.
Complete required metrics, checklists, and safety rounds during the shift.
With appropriate personal protective equipment, remove and clean debris from screens.
Disassemble and clean washer wands as necessary.
Comply with safety rules, policies, and procedures, use appropriate PPE, maintain a clean and sanitary work area, and perform work in a way that prevents cross-contamination.
Work collaboratively, follow direction, communicate professionally with colleagues, managers, customers, and guests, and escalate incidents or constraints to a supervisor.
Participate in team meetings and, as needed, investigations and the CAPA process for incidents and deviations.
Adhere to Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality policies and procedures, participate in HSEQ training, and report potential hazards or compliance concerns.