Laboratory Materials & Glassware Technician Job Listing at Kelly Services in Whitby, ON (Job ID CA3615243_BH10001184)

Description

Are you organized, energetic, and thrive in a fast-paced laboratory environment? We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to join our team as a Laboratory Materials & Glassware Coordinator to work on an assignment for our client located in Whitby.

Location: Consumers Drive & Thickson Road South
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 12:00 PM–8:30 PM

Compensation:

• Base Pay: $19/hr + Shift Differential: 8%
• Total Pay: $20.52/hr

Summary

Join our fast-paced, traditional laboratory environment where attention to detail, organization, and constant movement are key. You'll be responsible for ensuring a steady inventory of clean glassware and supporting documentation management, all while following strict safety protocols and PPE requirements.

Essential Functions

• Collect and sort laboratory glassware for washing according to established procedures.
• Operate laboratory glassware washers, dryers, and pipette washers.
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of washing machines.
• Maintain detergent inventory and order replenishments as needed.
• Inspect glassware for cleanliness before restocking in labs.
• Manage inventory of glassware, stoppers, and cleaning supplies; initiate orders for shortages.
• Collect laboratory waste (liquids, syringes, vials) and properly dispose of according to protocols.
• Assist lab chemists as requested.
• Regular collection and coordination of waste removal, including empty reagent bottles, used syringes, filters, and vials.
• Monitor and maintain lab cleanliness.
• Digitize, store, photocopy, distribute, file, and archive laboratory documents.
• Manage off-site document storage, Notebooks, Logbooks, and associated databases.
• Support alternating or rotating shift work, as required.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum High School Diploma
• At least 1 year in a scientific/lab environment
• Computer proficiency (Microsoft Office: Outlook, Excel, Word)
• Strong oral and written communication
• Multi-tasking ability; detail-oriented; reliable
• Proficient in English

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, and crouch for prolonged periods.
• Lift, carry, and move items (10-35 lbs; repetitive lifting up to 50 lbs).
• Dexterity for grasping, typing, operating lab equipment.
• Visual acuity and auditory ability for safe equipment operation and communication.
• Use of PPE such as safety glasses, shoes, lab coat, gloves, apron, and occasionally organic respirator.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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About Kelly

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Kelly is committed to providing a workplace environment that is inclusive and respects the dignity of those in our workforce. Consistent with that commitment, Kelly will ensure that persons who are otherwise able to work are not unfairly excluded from doing so based upon any grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation, and will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate the needs of applicants and employees in all employment processes including but not limited to, hiring, advancement, discharge, compensation, or training.

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