Laboratory Operations Technician (Lab Assistant)

The Laboratory Operations Technician supports day-to-day laboratory readiness, equipment upkeep, inventory control, and operational logistics within a regulated biological laboratory environment. This role helps maintain clean, organized, and well-stocked work areas; supports instrument and equipment maintenance; prepares required buffers and consumables; assists with troubleshooting and vendor support activities; and assists with receiving, documentation, storage, and delivery of laboratory materials, including temperature-sensitive items. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Maintain laboratory equipment, instruments, workspaces, and support systems to ensure operational readiness. 

• Prepare routine laboratory buffers, aliquots, and consumables according to established procedures. 

• Monitor inventory levels, track supply usage, and coordinate movement of materials between controlled work areas. 

• Support laboratory cleanliness, decontamination, waste handling, recycling, and general housekeeping activities. 

• Assist with receiving, unpacking, labeling, documentation, and delivery of laboratory supplies and cold-chain materials. 

• Scan, organize, and maintain receiving records, packing slips, and related operational documentation. 

• Monitor environmental systems and equipment alerts, escalate issues, and assist with troubleshooting as needed. 

• Coordinate with internal teams and external technical support providers to help resolve equipment or workflow issues. 

• Follow established safety, contamination-control, documentation, and workflow procedures. 

• Plan daily work carefully to support efficient movement through controlled laboratory spaces and minimize workflow disruption. 

• Background in biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, or a related life-science field. 

• 0–1 years of relevant laboratory, academic, internship, or work experience. 

• Basic understanding of laboratory safety, contamination control, and proper handling of biological or laboratory materials. 

• Strong attention to detail, organization, documentation accuracy, and time management. 

• Ability to follow written procedures, maintain accurate records, and communicate issues clearly. 

• Comfort working in a structured laboratory environment with defined workflows and operational constraints. 

Preferred Skills 

• Experience with basic laboratory equipment, inventory tracking, sample or reagent handling, or laboratory receiving processes. 

• Familiarity with cold-chain handling, equipment maintenance logs, or laboratory information systems. 

• Ability to prioritize competing operational tasks and proactively identify supply or workflow risks.