Laboratory Technician

About the role

TÜV SÜD America is seeking a highly organized and hands-on Laboratory Operations Technician to support daily laboratory operations at our Alpharetta, Georgia facility.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the overall organization, cleanliness, and operational readiness of the laboratory.
• Ensure laboratory workspaces, storage areas, and test areas are properly maintained and organized.
• Support compliance with laboratory quality procedures and ISO/IEC 17025 requirements.
• Aid with laboratory audits, inspections, and corrective action activities.
• Maintain laboratory records and operational documentation.
• Receive, inspect, and log customer test samples into laboratory tracking systems.
• Maintain accurate records of sample locations, status, and disposition.
• Cookp and coordinate movement of samples between testing areas.
• Manage sample storage and retention areas.
• Prepare and coordinate return shipments of customer equipment.
• Maintain chain-of-custody and sample traceability records.
• Coordinate incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Package and prepare customer equipment for shipment.
• Verify shipment contents against packing documentation.
• Work with carriers and internal teams to resolve shipping issues.
• Maintain shipping records and tracking information.
• Maintain calibration schedules for laboratory equipment and assets.
• Cookordinate calibration activities with external service providers.
• Track calibration status and ensure equipment remains compliant and available for use.
• Perform routine equipment verification checks and readiness inspections.
• Maintain equipment inventory records and asset databases.
• Cookordinate equipment repairs and preventive maintenance activities.
• Assist with installation, relocation, and commissioning of laboratory equipment.
• Monitor laboratory infrastructure and identify facility-related issues.
• Cookordinate facility maintenance requests and follow-up activities.
• Manage laboratory consumables, supplies, and inventory levels.
• Support laboratory safety initiatives and housekeeping activities.
• Assist with workspace planning and laboratory improvement projects.
• Assist with engineers with test setup preparation.
• Assemble basic test configurations, fixtures, cables, and support equipment.
• Document equipment configurations and test setups.
• Capture photographs and supporting documentation for test projects.
• Perform other laboratory support activities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate degree, technical diploma, or equivalent experience in Electronics Technology, Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, Logistics, Quality, or a related field.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Experience managing inventory, equipment, assets, or technical documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

Preferred Experience

• Working in a laboratory, manufacturing, calibration, testing, or quality environment.
• Familiarity with ISO/IEC 17025 quality systems.
• Experience with equipment calibration programs and asset management systems.
• Experience with shipping, receiving, logistics, or warehouse operations.
• Basic knowledge of electrical or electronic equipment.
• Experience working with ERP, asset management, or laboratory information systems.

Key Competencies

• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Customer-focused mindset.
• Proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.

Working Conditions

• Combination of office, laboratory, and warehouse activities.
• Frequent movement of test equipment and customer samples.
• Standing, walking, lifting, and handling equipment throughout the workday.

Job Location

Alpharetta, Georgia

Employment Type

Full time / regular