Associate Lab Technician

PerkinElmer

Pennsylvania

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Business Administration, Calculators, Calibration, Communication Skills, Copying Machines, Customer Relations, Depth Perception, Detail Oriented, Distribution Services, GLP (Good Laboratory Practices), Government, GxP, Hazardous Materials/Substances, Healthcare, Identify Issues, Interpersonal Skills, Inventory Management, Inventory Reports, Laboratory, Laboratory Equipment, Maintain Compliance, Maintenance Services, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Office Equipment, Portfolio Analysis, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Printers, Project/Program Management, Record Keeping, Regulations, Safety Compliance, Safety Standards, Safety/Work Safety, Six Sigma, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Supply Chain, Team Player, Testing, Training/Teaching Materials, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Pennsylvania
POSTED
15 days ago

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.

Job Title

Associate Lab Technician


Location(s)

GSK (Collegeville) - Customer Site PA

Job Description

Job Responsibilities 

 

  • ​​Communicate clearly and professionally with customers, both verbally and in writing.​ 

  • Collaborate with team members to complete routine tasks that ensure lab and equipment readiness.  

  • Monitor and replenish laboratory supplies, reagents, and consumables.  

  • Prepare and set up equipment and materials for experiments or instructional labs.  

  • Clean and sterilize glassware, instruments, and workspaces.  

  • Perform routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment.  

  • Receive, label, and store incoming materials.  

  • Maintain accurate inventory records and report low stock or equipment issues.  

  • Ensure compliance with lab safety protocols and assist with safety inspections.  

  • Dispose of chemical and biological waste in accordance with regulations.  

  • Provide basic troubleshooting support and guidance on equipment use.  

  • Escalate issues promptly to supervisors.  

  • Support team goals and contribute to a collaborative work environment.  

  • Escort and coordinate with vendors visiting lab areas.  

  • Follow documented Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for lab tasks.  

  • Assist with service work orders and coordinate maintenance and service events with scientists and key personnel.  

  • Support communication efforts, including posting signs and forwarding relevant emails 

 

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job at any time.  

 

Critical Skills:  

  • Takes ownership of tasks and drives them to completion  

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a customer-first mindset  

  • Strong attention to detail  

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.  

  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions accurately.  

  • Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel) 

 

Basic Qualifications:  

  • High School Diploma or equivalent  

  • 1-2 years’ experience in a customer facing role 

Preferred Qualifications:  

  • 2+ years of experience in a scientific or laboratory environment.  

  • Associate degree or professional certification in a relevant field (e.g., Project Management, Six Sigma, Business Administration, Supply Chain).  

  • Basic understanding of GLP/GxP and experience in a compliance-driven environment.  

  • Familiarity with 5S principles (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain).  

  • Knowledge of chemical handling and safety practices.  

  • Basic understanding of Occupational Health and Safety standards  

  • Ability to read and interpret chemical labels and safety signage.  

  • Familiarity with Good Documentation Practices (GDP). 

 

Working Environment:  

  • Must be able to work in a laboratory, controlled environments requiring personal protective equipment (e.g., lab coat, safety glasses, etc.) in laboratory.   

  • Job pace may be fast and job completion demands may be high.   

  • Must be able to remain in a stationary position more than 25% of the time   

  • The person needs to occasionally move between labs, corridors, adjoining rooms, and buildings onsite Frequently operate on instruments, objects, tools or controls, which will require regularly bending, squatting, stretching and reaching in order to perform in a service function.     

  • Occasionally move or lift up to 25 pounds (potential for occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds).   

  • Specific vision abilities required by this position include without limitation, the ability to observe details at close range distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus in order to perform the essential service functions of this position.     

  • Occasionally operates a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.   

  • Employee may be required to handle hazardous waste according to local, state, and federal regulations.  Duties may include identifying, handling, generating, accumulating, storing and labeling hazardous waste.   

  • Potential risk to lab-based hazards including but not limited to extreme temperature, biological materials, and hazardous chemicals.  

  • May be  to complete Medical Clearance, Respiratory Protection Training, and Fit Testing to wear a respirator as protection against hazards present in the laboratory environment. 

The annual compensation range for this full-time position is $45,000 to $55,000. 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.

PerkinElmer is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, or veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. PerkinElmer is committed to a culturally diverse workforce.

About the Company

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PerkinElmer


A healthier future starts with the work we do today
At PerkinElmer, we design, manufacture and deliver advanced technology solutions that address the world's most critical health and safety concerns, including maternal and fetal health, clean water and air, and safe food and toys.

Our expertise combines science, innovation and a culture of operational excellence to offer our customers technology services and support that improve the quality of people's lives worldwide.

A Leader in Human Health
Whether it's testing newborns for life-threatening disorders, supporting scientists in finding better cures, or helping doctors treat disease, our focus on human health extends beyond the lab and into hospitals and homes. With our innovative screenings and treatments, and our ongoing development of advanced life science tools, we help generate earlier medical insights, more accurate results, and more effective therapies.

A Leader in Environmental Health
Our work in environmental health improves the quality and sustainability of our environment, and the security of people in the places where we live, work and play. This includes providing the analytical instrumentation, and services that ensure clean air and water; safe food and consumer products; and efficient, renewable energy - the essential components of a healthier, safer today and tomorrow.

COMPANY SIZE
5,000 to 9,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Biotechnology/Pharmaceuticals
WEBSITE
http://www.perkinelmer.com/