Glassware Technician II

Glassware Technician II - Chantilly, VA, Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM
 

Pay range: $17.20 - $24.36 / hour

Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

 

Benefits information:
We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects – physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include:

• Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours 
• Best-in-class well-being programs
• Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®
• healthyMINDS mental health program
• Vacation and Health/Flex Time
• 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
• FinFit financial coaching and services
• 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Annual incentive plans
• Matching gifts program
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Career advancement opportunities
• and so much more!

 

The Glassware Technician II picks up and washes used glassware from technical departments. Distributes cleaned items to the appropriate section of clinical laboratories for storage. Assists in the preparation of department documentation and aids in training new employees. The incumbent actively supports and complies with all company and departmental policies and procedures.

• Complete code purple checklists.
• Decontaminates work areas.
• Changes gas cylinders.
•  Prepares month end documentation for review.
• Performs routine maintenance on Tubewriter, and other non-technical equipment.
• Provides input regarding training and checklists.
• Special projects and other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Organizes materials delivered by the warehouse.
• Responsible for informing supervisory personnel of suspected problems.
• Washes laboratory equipment such as glassware, instrument parts, trays, pans, etc. according to established methods.
• Labels tubes for testing and reagent preparation.
• Examines cleaned equipment to detect breakage and discards damaged or broken equipment in accordance with department procedures.
• Delivers cleaned items to the appropriate section of clinical laboratories for storage.
• Sterilize glassware and instrument parts using autoclave.
• Prepares special cleaning solutions as needed that do not require quantitative measurement.
• Orders replacement glassware for various technical departments on an as-needed basis.
• Clean, organize, and maintain work area.
• Perform QA/QC duties as assigned.
• Follows all established safety procedures.
• Performs other ancillary duties as assigned.

Required Work Experience:

• One-year full-time experience in a technical or clinical laboratory department required.

Preferred Work Experience: 

• Experience using sterilizers

Physical and Mental Requirements: 

• Ability to lift 25 pounds required.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.

Knowledge: 

• Competent in using department computer systems and PC’s (including Word, Excel, and Outlook).

Skills: 

• Demonstrate the ability to follow a series of steps without confusion or error on an on-going basis.
• Ability to establish work priorities and to handle several tasks for maximum workstation efficiency.
• Able to retain information once learned.
• Able to interact with other coworkers, internal and external customers with courtesy and respect.
• Detail-oriented, able to work independently, establish work priorities and to handle several tasks simultaneously for maximum department efficiency.
• Finger dexterity required to manipulate small objects during cleaning and sterilization duties.
• Manual dexterity required to place and arrange articles in sterilizer and cabinets and on shelves.  Employee must be able to handle glassware carefully and avoid breakage.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.

Required:

• Work area has constant equipment noise.
• High School Diploma or equivalent

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)