Sr. Glassware Inventory Specialist

When joining PerkinElmer, you select an experienced and trusted leader in scientific solutions, with the support of a global service network and distribution centers, providing the right solution, at the right time, to meet critical customer needs.  With over an 80+ year legacy of advancing science and a mission of innovating for a healthier world, our dedicated team collaborates closely with commercial, government, academic and healthcare customers to deliver our broad portfolio of analytical solutions, and OneSource services.

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Job Responsibilities:

Enhance the Customer Experience

• Pick up and deliver glassware, biologically contaminated reusable glassware, and plastic ware. 
• Observe the established procedures for the handling and transporting of glassware and contaminated items.
• Undertake specialist cleaning tasks, e.g. autoclaving, ultrasonic cleaning, and potential for pipette processing as part of an agreed periodic routine
• Operate autoclaves for decontamination or sanitization. 
• Operate glassware washers, dry heat sterilizers, ultrasonic baths, and incubators. 
• Maintain temperature chart recorders / equipment forms and use proper documentation.
• Perform routine inspections/checks on glasswash and autoclave equipment
• Prepare items for sanitization including glassware, caps and related articles, employing procedural steps during the process. 
• Inspect glassware for cleanliness and structural defects. 
• Routinely checks inventory of glassware, notifying Lead of deficiencies. 
• Provide housekeeping of glassware processing areas. 
• Follow all procedures in performing all aspects of glassware processing. 

• Perform monthly de-scale and challenging of biological indicators. 
• Use Good Documentation Practices (GDP) for all paperwork. 
• Observe all safety precautions and is proactive in raising safety concerns. 
• Complete all required trainings in a timely manner.
• This role will work closely with other teams to seamlessly deliver lab support services.
• Will be required to cross-train and back-up other lab support areas as needed.
• This role will be the supervisor in the glasswash department.
• Will be required to capture and report metrics related to KPIs.
• Will be responsible for maintaining service levels day-to-day.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED with 4 years of experience OR
• Bachelor's degree with 2 years of experience.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Demonstrates appropriate use of relevant equipment after training.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft MS Suite (i.e., Excel, Word, Powerpoint).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous glass wash experience preferred.
• Supervisory/leadership experience.
• Customer service experience.

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit or stand 2-3 hours in laboratory areas.
• Walk 2-3 hours within a facility and walk outside to multiple buildings on campus.
• Reach above/below the shoulder, bend at the knees and waist.
• Lift up to 25 lbs.
• Office work activities, including keyboard, with fingers/hands/arms up to 4 hours.
• Work around moving laboratory equipment and machinery.
• Use of personal protective equipment in laboratory.
• Work with biohazards such as blood borne pathogens.

Working Environment

• Must be able to work in a laboratory, controlled environments requiring personal protective equipment.
• Job pace may be fast and job completion demands may be high.
• Employee maybe required to manage hazardous wastes in compliance with company procedures & State/Federal/Local hazardous waste regulations. Duties may include: Identifying, handling, generating, accumulating, storing, labeling.
• Ensure safety, security, and the environment in all aspect of the daily activities, and any potential safety hazards are addressed and corrected immediately.
• Understand ergonomic relationship between people, equipment and working environment.

The annual compensation range for this full-time position is $50,000 to $65,000. The final base pay offered to the successful candidate will be determined by factors including internal equity, work location, as well as individual qualifications, such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.