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Apex Tool Group

Metallurgical Lab Technician

Apex, NC

$14.50 - $19.25/hr

Lab Cleaning and Maintenance: Perform routine lab cleaning and maintenance with 5S + 1 methodology. * Safety Compliance: Adhere strictly to all laboratory safety protocols and proper handling of ...

Apex Tool Group, LLC

Metallurgical Lab Technician

Apex, NC · On-site

$18.25 - $24.25/hr

Lab Cleaning and Maintenance: Perform routine lab cleaning and maintenance with 5S + 1 methodology. * Safety Compliance: Adhere strictly to all laboratory safety protocols and proper handling of ...

PathGroup

Lab Assistant

Greenville, SC

Perform lab cleaning and equipment maintenance. * Exercise all laboratory safety precautions and adhere to lab procedures asstatedin procedure manuals. * Perform all job responsibilities in alignment ...

PathGroup

Lab Assistant

Greenville, SC · On-site

Perform lab cleaning and equipment maintenance. * Exercise all laboratory safety precautions and adhere to lab procedures as stated in procedure manuals. * Perform all job responsibilities in ...

Apex Tool Group, LLC

Metallurgical Lab Technician

Apex, NC · On-site

$18.25 - $24.25/hr

Lab Cleaning and Maintenance: Perform routine lab cleaning and maintenance with 5S + 1 methodology. * Safety Compliance: Adhere strictly to all laboratory safety protocols and proper handling of ...

Blueknight Energy Partners

Lab Technician

Memphis, TN · On-site

$20/hr

Perform general Lab cleaning. * Perform maintenance tasks and calibration of most Lab equipment. * Complete paperwork involving math skills. * Perform compliance tests on asphalt materials. * Perform ...

All Clean Services

General Cleaner

Berwyn, IL

$17.50/hr

... OR/Lab cleaning) Janitorial Services Shifts: FT (multiple schedules) Hourly: $17.50 You'll be a frontline Team Member, trained and ready to tackle a variety of responsibilities including: * Get ...

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A Lab Cleaning job involves maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in laboratories to ensure a safe and sterile work environment. Responsibilities typically include disinfecting surfaces, disposing of hazardous waste, cleaning equipment, and restocking sanitation supplies. Lab cleaners follow strict safety protocols and guidelines to prevent contamination and maintain compliance with health regulations. This role is essential in research, medical, and industrial labs where cleanliness is critical to operations.

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Lab Cleaning professionals are responsible for maintaining cleanliness and sanitation of laboratory spaces, including benches, floors, and equipment. Daily tasks often involve disinfecting surfaces, safely disposing of hazardous or biological waste, restocking supplies, and handling spills using proper safety measures. You may also assist researchers by sterilizing lab instruments and replenishing cleaning materials. The role frequently collaborates with lab personnel to ensure shared spaces meet health and safety standards. Attention to detail and adherence to protocols are crucial, as your work helps protect both personnel and experiments.

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Research Lab Asst I -PER_DIEM, Computational Biomedicine

Research Lab Asst I -PER_DIEM, Computational Biomedicine

Cedars Sinai

West Hollywood, CA • On-site

$24 - $29.87/hr

Per diem

Posted 7 days ago

Cedars-Sinai rating

8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

Based on 129 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

36th of 995 rated hospitals

Job description

Job Description
Are you ready to be a part of breakthrough research?
The Research Lab Assistant I (RLA-I) performs lab cleaning and maintenance duties including washing and sterilizing glassware, operates autoclaves and other specialized equipment, and utilizing special detergents or other cleaning agents. Assists in ordering and maintenance of cleaning supplies inventory. Performs other lab cleaning and maintenance as required. May participate in research studies and perform basic lab techniques under the guidance of the PI.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Performs lab cleaning and maintenance duties, including washing and sterilizing glassware, and operating autoclaves and other specialized equipment.
  • Assists in ordering and maintenance of cleaning supplies inventory.
  • Assists in maintaining laboratory and laboratory equipment record keeping.
  • May report to Lab Supervisor or Research Associate III.
  • May assist Research Lab Assistant II.
  • Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications
Education:
  • High School Diploma/GED, is required. Bachelor's degree preferred.

Experience and Skills:
  • Ability to understand and perform a variety of routine cleaning and maintenance procedures to support the activity of one or more research labs.
  • Ability to use specialized equipment and materials.
  • Ability to comply with safety standards and procedures.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential.
  • Function efficiently and cooperatively with a team of faculty, research associates, technicians, and students.
  • Scheduling flexibility and timeliness including evening, weekend, and holiday rotation commitments. Travel may be required.

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