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Senior Glassware Specialist

TekWissen LLC

Job Location:

Tarrytown, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 13 June 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 10 September 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Job Summary

Overview

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. The below job opportunity is to one of Our clients who is a global leader in analytical testing deliver a comprehensive portfolio of complete solutions - systems software consumables and on-site and online services - with one overarching purpose: to help make the world healthier cleaner and more sustainable.

Job Title: Senior Glassware Specialist

Duration: 12 Months

Location: Tarrytown NY 10591

Job Type: Temporary Assignment

Work Type: Onsite

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Glassware Specialist to provide critical laboratory support as part of a dynamic client lab services team.
The Glass Wash team delivers a centralized service responsible for the collection processing inspection and return of laboratory glassware to customer locations.
All glassware is visually inspected to ensure cleanliness and usability prior to redistribution.
The successful candidate will demonstrate strong attention to detail excellent organizational skills and effective communication abilities with the capacity to work independently while contributing to a collaborative laboratory support environment.

Job Responsibilities

Support the development revision and adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to glassware processing and laboratory support activities.
Mentor and train new team members on glassware processing procedures safety requirements and equipment operation.
Partner with the team lead to identify and implement continuous process improvement initiatives.
Collect transport and deliver laboratory glassware and plasticware in accordance with established handling and contamination control procedures.
Follow approved procedures for the handling and transport of contaminated and non-contaminated laboratory materials.
Operate autoclaves for decontamination and sanitization activities.
Operate glassware washers dry heat sterilizers and ultrasonic baths.
Prepare glassware caps and related items for sanitization using defined procedural steps.
Inspect glassware for cleanliness residue and structural defects prior to release.
Perform routine inspections and operational checks on glass wash and autoclave equipment.
Complete monthly de-scaling and routine preventive maintenance activities.
Maintain temperature chart recorders equipment logs and associated documentation using Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
Monitor glassware inventory levels and notify the Glassware Lead of shortages or deficiencies.
Maintain cleanliness organization and housekeeping standards within glassware processing areas.
Adhere to all safety procedures and proactively identify and escalate safety or operational concerns.
Complete all required training in a timely manner and maintain compliance with health safety environmental security and operational requirements.
Collaborate with other laboratory support teams to ensure seamless service delivery.
Cross-train and provide backup support for other laboratory support functions as needed.
Demonstrate appropriate use of laboratory equipment and software following training.

Critical Skills:

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately and consistently.
Strong attention to detail and technical problem-solving skills.
Excellent interpersonal written and verbal communication skills.
Strong customer service orientation with the ability to understand and respond to client needs.
Ability to work independently and effectively within a team environment.
Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Outlook Word and PowerPoint.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in a scientific discipline OR
Associates degree in a scientific discipline with 2 or more years of relevant laboratory or operational experience OR
High School diploma or equivalent with 5 or more years of experience in a laboratory manufacturing or related operational environment

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior experience in glass wash or laboratory support services
Previous mentoring or training experience
Experience developing revising or maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

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