Glasswash Coordinator (Space Planning & Operations)

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Posted Job Title

Glasswash Coordinator (Space Planning & Operations)

Job Profile Title

Laboratory Resources Coordinator

Job Description Summary

Under general direction from the supervisor, this position coordinates glasswash operations, equipment maintenance, inventory management, collection/wash/return, per-piece accounting, reporting, and physical/logical reconciliation. The Glasswash Coordinator handles and cleans dirty laboratory glassware/plasticware and performs the appropriate cleaning services required. This individual performs machine washing, handwashing, dry sterilizing, autoclaving, plugging and oven and air-drying of glassware/plasticware. The position performs the general responsibilities, including those listed below, but supervisor may identify other responsibilities of the position. These responsibilities may differ among accounts, depending on business necessities and client requirements. Responsible for tasks in inventory management (consumables, samples, etc.) and accurate inventory control, this position processes requests leading to inventory movement on- and off-site, and they fulfill customer metric reporting. While maintaining communication with the customer, the Glasswash Coordinator performs inventory-management-related functions such as monitoring slow moving and dead inventory, conducts cycle counting, takes periodic and ad hoc physical inventories, and provides regular required and relevant reporting. This position assures that members of the SCTR PSOM community receive the highest quality glasswash services and customer care. The job requires walking, standing, use of standard tools, lifting, and the ability to lift 50 pounds unassisted. The Glasswash Coordinator must be physically able to perform all functions of this position.

Job Description

• Education: Associate’s degree required and 3 to 5 years relevant work experience, or equivalent combination
• Experience with electronic scanning trac