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What is a lab cleaning?

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.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the lab cleaning position, and why are they important?

To excel in a Lab Cleaning role, you need attention to detail, knowledge of cleaning protocols, and a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with specialized cleaning agents, personal protective equipment (PPE), and waste disposal systems like autoclaves is often required. Dependability, strong time management, and the ability to follow safety procedures make candidates stand out. These skills ensure a sterile and safe laboratory environment, protecting staff and maintaining regulatory compliance.

What are typical daily responsibilities for someone working in lab cleaning?

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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Sample Processing Associate - Weekend PM

Abbott

Madison, WI • On-site

Full-time

Posted 10 days ago


Abbott rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 137 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

180th of 537 rated manufacturers


Job description

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.JOB DESCRIPTION:
Position Overview

The Clinical Lab Associate I, Specimen Processing is responsible for performing the day-to-day operations of the Specimen Processing Department including, but not limited to, lab productivity and process line support, such as: accessioning, processing, automation usage, sample racking, lab maintenance, and lab cleaning, as well as other lab support tasks.

The Clinical Lab Associate I, Specimen Processing follows all Laboratory policies and procedures and maintains accurate data reporting practices to ensure consistent and diligent execution of Specimen Processing. This role supports the mission and vision of Abbott Cancer Diagnostics and shares the responsibility of ensuring the Specimen Processing department operates effectively. The function of this position is performed under the guided direction of the Specimen Processing Supervisor or designee.

Shift: Sat - Mon, 6p - 630a

Essential Duties

include but are not limited to the following:

  • Perform primary responsibilities listed below completely, timely and accurately:

    • Support and comply with the company's Quality Management System policies and procedures.

    • Maintain documentation of problems and problem resolutions following Good Documentation Practices (GDP).

    • Support department goals that align with organizational priorities.

    • Work with leadership to identify and progress on individual development goals that align with organizational priorities.

    • Support operational initiatives including, but not limited to, quality and process improvements, SOP development, department inspections and audits.

    • Complete all mandatory training assignments and annual competencies within established timelines.

    • Handle and dispose of all specimens following standard precautions and applicable safety policies.

    • Understand and comply with all lab and safety regulations.

    • Support employee engagement initiatives and activities to maintain and improve team morale.

  • Meet performance and behavior expectations listed below:

    • Exemplify the core values of Integrity, Teamwork, Accountability, Quality, and Innovation at all times.

    • Self-motivation with a results-driven approach.

    • Maintain a high level of professionalism in written and verbal communications.

    • Act with an inclusion mindset and model these behaviors for the organization.

    • Maintain regular and reliable attendance.

  • Demonstrate the necessary skills and abilities:

    • Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment, adapt to changing workload and circumstances effectively and respond to new information quickly.

    • Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to make decisions in a fast-paced environment.

    • Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization through both verbal and written communication.

    • High level of listening skills and attention to detail with strong organizational and prioritization skills.

    • Ability to flex hours and work nights and/or weekends as needed to support the success of ES Labs.

    • Ability to work overtime, as needed.

    • Ability to lift and move up to 40 pounds for approximately 25% of a typical working day.

    • Ability to work seated for approximately 50% of a typical working day.

    • Ability to work standing for approximately 50% of a typical working day.

    • Ability to work on a mobile device, tablet, or in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 75% of a typical working day.

    • Ability to grasp with both hands; pinch with thumb and forefinger; turn with hand/arm; reach above shoulder height.

    • Ability to comply with any applicable personal protective equipment requirements.

    • Ability to perform repetitive motions.

    • Understand potential exposure to hazardous materials, tissue specimens and instruments with moving parts, heating and freezing elements.

    • Tolerate the handling of bodily fluids and solids (e.g., blood, urine and feces).

    • Ability and means to travel to and work at all other sites within the same city, as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

  • High School Degree/General Education Diploma.

  • Must be 18 years of age or older.

  • Experience using computers to include Internet navigation, email, Microsoft Office Suite.

  • Demonstrated ability to perform the Essential Duties of the position with or without accommodation.

  • Legal authorization to work in the country of employment without current or future sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Associate degree or Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, or field related to the essential duties of the job.

  • Experience in a laboratory or similar environment with maintaining sample integrity, following procedures and protocols, and sample collecting/handling.

  • Knowledge and understanding of CAP, GLP, GDP, CLIA, New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH), and HIPAA.

  • Experience in troubleshooting automation and performing instrument maintenance.

  • Lean experience (Kaizen, Kanban, root cause analysis, countermeasure implementation, etc.).

The base pay for this position is

$14.85 - $29.65/hour

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:Operations QualityDIVISION:ONCO Cancer DiagnosticsLOCATION:United States > Madison : 650 Forward DrADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:WORK SHIFT:StandardTRAVEL:Not specifiedMEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:NoSIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdfEEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf

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