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Philadelphia, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 14 Jul 2025
💰 $43,300/yr

About the role

University Overview

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2023.

Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.

The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.

Posted Job Title

Sterilization Attendant

Job Profile Title

Sterilization Attendant

Job Description Summary

Seeking responsible and reliable individual to provide glassware sterilization services for 8-10 labs. Job duties consist of collecting glassware daily from labs, washing and sterilizing it, and returning it to the labs. Autoclaving liquids and biohazardous solids.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

  • Collecting dirty glassware and returning clean glassware to labs

  • Washing/ and sterilizing glassware

  • Autoclaving liquid solutions

  • Collecting and autoclaving biohazardous solids

  • Operating sterilization equipment, ensuring appropriate conditions for material being processed

  • Ordering supplies for facility and reporting equipment issues to business office

  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • High School Grad/GE Degree and 0 to 1 year of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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