Lab Assistant
Abzena Inc.
- Location
- Onsite (Bristol, Pennsylvania)
- Employment
- Contract
- Level
- Mid Level
About the role
Abzena is a leading CDMO specializing in biologics and bioconjugates, dedicated to accelerating the development of vital medicines. This contract role supports laboratory operations by maintaining safety, managing inventory, and ensuring compliance with quality standards.
Skills
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With extensive experience in developing biologics and bioconjugates, we offer a seamless service delivered by fully integrated teams, from early discovery to commercial manufacturing.
Forward-thinking and committed, we find the best solution and use the right technologies to design, develop and manufacture your products to ensure we get vital medicines to patients quickly and safely.
We are dedicated to quality excellence. We are driven to get better treatments to market, efficiently and responsibly by reducing timelines and delivering the highest quality products and services.
We are Abzena. More than a CDMO, we are a responsible and dedicated partner that takes care of your products from concept to patient.
We are seeking a detail-oriented and safety-conscious Laboratory Technician to join our team on a contract basis. This role is responsible for maintaining a clean, organized, and fully functional laboratory environment. The Lab Technician will manage glassware cleaning and general lab upkeep, oversee reagent and consumable inventory and ordering, ensure adequate safety stock is maintained at all times, review and maintain laboratory logbooks, perform weekly safety and equipment inspections, and coordinate with facilities staff to resolve instrument-related issues. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organized individual who takes pride in supporting the smooth, compliant, and efficient operation of a research or testing laboratory.
\nLab Cleanliness & Glassware Management
- Clean, and organize laboratory glassware per Abzena’s SOPs, equipment, and workstations according to established SOPs.
- Maintain general cleanliness and orderliness of bench tops, sinks, fume hoods, and common lab areas.
- Properly store, label, and stage clean glassware and equipment for use by lab staff.
- Dispose of laboratory waste (chemical, biological, sharps) in accordance with safety and regulatory guidelines.
Reagent & Consumable Inventory Management
- Track usage and maintain accurate, up-to-date inventory of reagents, chemicals, and consumable supplies.
- Establish and monitor minimum/maximum safety stock levels to ensure critical items never run out.
- Place, track, and follow up on purchase orders with approved vendors; manage receiving and put-away of shipments.
- Maintain organized storage of chemicals and reagents in compliance with compatibility and safety requirements.
- Monitor expiration dates and coordinate proper disposal or rotation (FIFO) of aging stock.
- Maintain relationships with vendors and assist with quotes, backorder tracking, and cost-effective purchasing.
Documentation & Compliance
- Review, audit, and maintain laboratory logbooks (equipment usage, maintenance, calibration, and chemical inventory logs) for completeness and accuracy.
- Ensure logbook entries comply with internal SOPs.
- Flag and escalate missing, incomplete, or inconsistent documentation to the Lab Manager.
Inspections & Safety
- Conduct and document weekly laboratory inspections covering safety equipment, housekeeping, storage compliance, and general lab conditions.
- Identify and report safety hazards, equipment malfunctions, or non-compliance issues promptly.
- Verify functionality of safety equipment (eyewash stations, safety showers, fire extinguishers, fume hoods) during inspections.
- Support and help enforce lab safety protocols and good laboratory practices among staff and visitors.
Instrument & Facilities Coordination
- Serve as the primary point of contact between the lab and facilities/maintenance teams for instrument or infrastructure issues.
- Log, track, and follow up on service requests (e.g., HVAC, plumbing, electrical, gas lines) affecting lab operations.
- Coordinate scheduling for instrument preventive maintenance, calibration, and repair with external vendors or internal facilities staff.
- Maintain records of service visits, warranties, and maintenance contracts for lab equipment.
- High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field preferred.
- Prior experience (3+ years) working in a laboratory, clinical, or scientific environment.
- Familiarity with laboratory safety practices, chemical handling, and waste disposal procedures.
- Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
- Basic computer proficiency (inventory systems, spreadsheets, email; e.g., Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets).
- Ability to lift up to 25–40 lbs and stand for extended periods; comfortable working with chemicals and lab equipment.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Abzena is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training.