Glasswash Coordinator (Space Planning & Operations)

$42,536 - $47,008/Yr

University of Pennsylvania - Philadelphia, PA

Full-time - Entry Level

Philadelphia, PA

Educational Services

About the position

The Glasswash Coordinator (Space Planning & Operations) at the University of Pennsylvania is responsible for coordinating glasswash operations, including equipment maintenance, inventory management, and the cleaning of laboratory glassware and plasticware. This role ensures high-quality glasswash services and customer care within the Perelman School of Medicine, requiring physical capability to handle various tasks and maintain effective communication with clients.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate glasswash operations and equipment maintenance.
• Manage inventory, including collection, washing, and return of laboratory glassware/plasticware.
• Perform machine washing, handwashing, dry sterilizing, autoclaving, and air-drying of glassware/plasticware.
• Conduct inventory management functions such as monitoring slow-moving and dead inventory.
• Perform cycle counting and take periodic and ad hoc physical inventories.
• Provide regular reporting on inventory metrics and customer service metrics.
• Ensure high-quality glasswash services and customer care for the SCTR PSOM community.

Requirements

• Associate's degree required with 3 to 5 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination.
• Experience with electronic scanning tracking systems administration, operation, and reporting.
• Experience with metric and variance reporting.
• Excellent organizational abilities and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively under changing deadlines and priorities.
• Strong logistics, customer service, and coordination skills.
• Advanced knowledge of PC using MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, Oracle Calendar, and Email.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to work independently and exercise discretion.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a laboratory environment.
• Familiarity with biomedical research support services.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.
• Tuition assistance for employees and their dependents.
• Generous retirement plans with various investment options.
• Substantial time away from work for personal needs.
• Long-term care insurance options for faculty and staff.
• Wellness and work-life resources to support health and balance.
• Professional and personal development resources.
• Access to university resources and cultural activities.
• Discounts on goods and services for faculty and staff.
• Flexible work hours and options.