Lab Disinfection Cleaner

Key Responsibilities

• Nightly – General Cleaning: Perform damp mopping of laboratory and vivarium floors. Remove and properly dispose of trash, regulated waste, and vivarium waste in accordance with site procedures. Clean and sanitize sinks, counters, and support areas. Replenish paper products and consumables (towels, tissues, etc.). Complete and sign cleaning logs with accurate timing for each task to validate cleaning.
• Weekly – Scheduled Disinfection: Conduct LPH+ disinfection of lab and vivarium floors, corridors, and support areas. Follow appropriate safety and handling procedures for disinfectants in sensitive life science environments. Ensure full coverage of required zones per SOPs and regulatory guidelines. Participate in weekly EHS refreshers through the customer platform.
• Monthly – Targeted Surface Disinfection: Disinfect lab and vivarium surfaces using IPA and 70% IPA solutions. Coordinate cleaning and disinfection with lab and vivarium users to minimize disruption to operations and research. Verify proper dwell and contact times for all disinfectants. Participate in monthly EHS refreshers through the customer platform.
• Quarterly – Full Deep Disinfection: Execute comprehensive LPH+ disinfection of walls, floors, lab and vivarium surfaces, and utility piping. Ensure full area coverage and documentation in accordance with GMP and vivarium-specific protocols. Support compliance during internal and external inspections.

Administrative & Coordination Responsibilities

• Fill out cleaning logs accurately, documenting timing and completion of each task.
• Work with management to ensure logs are consolidated, reviewed, and reported on.
• Manage the periodic cleaning schedule and report any variances to management and the customer.
• Communicate and coordinate cleaning activities with lab and vivarium end users to minimize impact on research and animal care operations.
• Support audit readiness by maintaining accurate and organized cleaning documentation.

Additional Responsibilities

• Perform emergency cleaning in response to spills, contamination events, or vivarium incidents.
• Comply with all safety procedures, PPE requirements, and site security protocols.
• Follow established UG2 and customer prepared guidelines.
• Maintain cleaning equipment and materials in proper working order.
• Immediately report any deviations, unsafe conditions, or incidents.
• Support special cleaning projects, decontamination events, and inspections as required.
• Chemical and Supplies inventory management
• Compliance in EHS learning management software and curriculum
• Performing, tracking and delivering reports in Cloud Based Cleaning Application – either mobile or via laptop.

Qualifications & Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• Experience working in GMP, life sciences, laboratory, or vivarium environments is preferred.
• Familiarity with disinfectants (LPH+, IPA) and proper usage in sensitive environments is required.
• The ability to follow SOPs, written instructions, and maintain accurate documentation is essential.
• A strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and compliance are necessary.
• Proficiency in communicating with management, lab, and vivarium personnel is required.
• The ability to stand, bend, lift, and perform repetitive motions throughout the shift is necessary.
• The ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs is required.
• The ability to speak and read English to understand task instructions and complete documentation accurately is required.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends if required is necessary.
• Basic computer skills for logging activities and completing EHS training modules are required.

About UG2

At UG2, a leader in facility services, we are committed to innovation, excellence, and client satisfaction. We are committed to developing the strongest customer relationships and the highest service delivery benchmarks in the marketplace. Founded in 2012, UG2 is privately held and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. We also have regional offices in Chicago, Washington, D.C., New York City, West Palm Beach, Los Angeles, Sunnyvale, and Dallas.