Job Description Summary:
We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Glassware Specialist to provide critical laboratory support as part of a dynamic PerkinElmer lab services team. The Glass Wash team delivers a centralized service responsible for the collection, processing, inspection, and return of laboratory glassware to customer locations. All glassware is visually inspected to ensure cleanliness and usability prior to redistribution.
The successful candidate will demonstrate strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and effective communication abilities, with the capacity to work independently while contributing to a collaborative laboratory support environment. Job Responsibilities
- Support the development, revision, and adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to glassware processing and laboratory support activities.
- Mentor and train new team members on glassware processing procedures, safety requirements, and equipment operation.
- Partner with the team lead to identify and implement continuous process improvement initiatives.
- Collect, transport, and deliver laboratory glassware and plasticware in accordance with established handling and contamination control procedures.
- Follow approved procedures for the handling and transport of contaminated and non-contaminated laboratory materials.
- Operate autoclaves for decontamination and sanitization activities.
- Operate glassware washers, dry heat sterilizers, and ultrasonic baths.
- Prepare glassware, caps, and related items for sanitization using defined procedural steps.
- Inspect glassware for cleanliness, residue, and structural defects prior to release.
- Perform routine inspections and operational checks on glass wash and autoclave equipment.
- Complete monthly de-scaling and routine preventive maintenance activities.
- Maintain temperature chart recorders, equipment logs, and associated documentation using Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
- Monitor glassware inventory levels and notify the Glassware Lead of shortages or deficiencies.
- Maintain cleanliness, organization, and housekeeping standards within glassware processing areas.
- Adhere to all safety procedures and proactively identify and escalate safety or operational concerns.
- Complete all required training in a timely manner and maintain compliance with health, safety, environmental, security, and operational requirements.
- Collaborate with other laboratory support teams to ensure seamless service delivery.
- Cross-train and provide backup support for other laboratory support functions as needed.
- Demonstrate appropriate use of laboratory equipment and software following training.Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline OR Associate’s degree in a scientific discipline with 2 or more years of relevant laboratory or operational experience OR High School diploma or equivalent with 5 or more years of experience in a laboratory, manufacturing, or related operational environment
- Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint
- Prior experience in glass wash or laboratory support services
- Previous mentoring or training experience
- Experience developing, revising, or maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
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In a globally regulated life science industry, Validation Associates provides proven methodologies in quality and compliance through hands-on, practical solutions that ensure compliant, effective, and efficient quality systems. Since inception, we've worked with the best in the life science and manufacturing industries and bring an intimate knowledge of regulatory and compliance standards.
Our services are built on a foundation of many years of experience in providing high standard, well received and continually improved pharmaceutical validation training courses, pharmaceutical consultancy, pharmaceutical validation project management and pharmaceutical equipment verification / qualification and pharmaceutical process validation execution work.
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