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Pharmacist, PRN

Newnan, GA

$52.50 - $63.25/hr

Pharmacist, PRN About City of Hope, City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all ... Ensure medication orders align with patient-specific factors like lab values, vitals, symptoms ...

Quality Control Microbiology Lab Supervisor

Athens, GA · On-site

$24.50 - $32.25/hr

A minimum of 2 years of experience in a QC Microbiology lab within the pharmaceutical industry or relevant military experience. * A minimum of 2 years of experience in a supervisory or team lead role ...

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How much do pharmaceutical lab jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for pharmaceutical lab in Georgia is $21.32, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.25 and $23.56 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a pharmaceutical lab?

A Pharmaceutical Lab job involves conducting research, testing, and analysis to develop and ensure the safety, quality, and effectiveness of medications. Professionals in this role may work on formulation, stability testing, quality control, or regulatory compliance. They follow strict protocols and use specialized equipment to analyze drug compounds. These jobs are essential for bringing new medications to market and maintaining high standards in pharmaceutical production.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the pharmaceutical lab position?

Success in a Pharmaceutical Lab role requires a strong background in chemistry, biology, or a related scientific field, with relevant laboratory experience and a bachelor's degree or higher. Familiarity with laboratory equipment, analytical instruments (such as HPLC, GC, or spectrophotometers), Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), and sometimes certifications like CLIA are highly valuable. Attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and effective teamwork help individuals excel in this environment. These skills ensure accurate research results, compliance with regulatory standards, and smooth lab operations.

What are the typical career advancement opportunities for someone working in a pharmaceutical lab?

Pharmaceutical Lab professionals often start as lab technicians or analysts and can progress to senior scientist or supervisory roles with experience and additional qualifications. Many companies encourage continuing education, offering opportunities to specialize in areas like quality control, regulatory affairs, or method development. Career growth can also involve cross-functional collaboration, leading to roles in research management or project leadership. Advancement is typically performance-based, with a focus on technical expertise, reliability, and effective teamwork.

How to become a pharmaceutical lab technician?

To become a pharmaceutical lab technician, you typically need a high school diploma or equivalent, followed by postsecondary education such as a certificate or an associate degree in laboratory technology, chemistry, or a related field. Relevant skills include attention to detail, knowledge of laboratory equipment, and understanding of safety protocols; certification is not always required but can improve job prospects.

What does a pharmaceutical lab do?

A pharmaceutical lab conducts research, development, and testing of drugs to ensure their safety, efficacy, and quality. Lab technicians and scientists perform experiments, analyze samples, and use specialized equipment to develop new medications and verify existing ones meet regulatory standards.

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Infographic showing various Pharmaceutical Lab job openings in Georgia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 72% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 12% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $44,344 per year, or $21.3 per hour.

Lab Sample Receiving Technician - 1st Shift

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited

Social Circle, GA • On-site

$20.50 - $27.25/hr

Full-time

Life, PTO

Re-posted 27 days ago


Takeda Pharmaceuticals rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 71 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

By clicking the "Apply" button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Takeda'sPrivacy Notice and Terms of Use. I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge.

Job Description

This role will assist lab staff and management as needed in jobs (preanalytical in nature) that do not require performance by testing personnel in accordance with established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), applicable sections of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFRs), with emphasis on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act of 1988 (CLIA), and applicable Takeda and BioLife policies, procedures and quality initiatives.

Essential Functions

Responsibilities

  • Perform sample receiving/accessioning/processing according to SOP.
  • Perform sample centrifugation according to SOP as applicable to assigned area.
  • Responsible for discarding samples.
  • Request and receive back-up samples if applicable to assigned area.
  • Perform equipment maintenance and sample management functions to ensure accuracy and appropriate sample processing is performed and completed so testing is performed in a timely manner.
  • Daily communication of issues related to laboratory equipment, supplies, workload scheduling and participation in continuous improvement activities. Interactions involve basic courtesy, tact and respect.
  • Non-technical duties include monitoring supply inventories, ensuring that supply bins on the Lab floor are adequately stocked, and that work area is maintained in a compliant state, equipment and instrumentation is cleaned in accordance with SOPs.
  • Participate in operational excellence initiatives and projects to drive a culture of continuous improvement to achieve site operational excellence goals (including but not limited to 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen and Developing Defect Free Processes (DDFP).
  • Maintain general cleanliness of work area and assist other work areas as needed to ensure a clean and professional environment.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience Requirements

  • High School diploma or equivalent required.

Desired:

Previous work experience in a Lab setting is preferred

Key Skills and Competencies

Describe critical skills needed to successfully perform job, which should be representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Takeda has maintained an unwavering dedication to put patients first for more than 235 years while we live our values of Takeda-ism-Integrity, Fairness, Honesty, and Perseverance. We are united by our mission to strive towards Better Health and a Brighter Future for people worldwide through leading innovation in medicine.

We focus our research and development on the core therapeutic areas of oncology, gastroenterology, neuroscience, and on providing vaccines that address the most important infectious diseases. Novel products, especially in oncology and gastroenterology, as well as our presence in emerging markets, fuel our growth.

BioLife, a subsidiary of Takeda, is an industry leader in operating high quality plasmapheresis centers throughout the United States. At BioLife Plasma Services, we excel at caring. Caring for the quality of our lifesaving services, caring for the donors who help make it happen, and caring for the communities we call home. Improving Lives. Improving life for everyone. BioLife's employment opportunities are among the best, offering competitive pay, immediate benefits, paid time off, on the job training, advancement potential AND an environment full of fast-paced fun all while working to save lives.

  • Ability to read and follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and to maintain complete and accurate records.
  • Demonstrate work history of above average performance and attendance.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, analytical and problem solving skills and be detail/result oriented.
  • Occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens.
  • Laboratory environment requiring the ability to walk and stand for the entire work shift.
  • Requires frequent lifting up to 30 pounds, and occasional lifting up to 35 pounds.
  • Due to potential exposure to blood borne pathogens, 90% of work tasks require prolonged glove wear.
  • The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Other Job Components

Complexity and Problem Solving

  • Must be able to determine impact to product quality when testing deviations occur, contain the situation and implement preventive actions.

Internal and External Contacts

  • Interfaces with employees of various educational backgrounds and levels within the company. Must be able to communicate effectively with all these various business partners.

Other Requirements

  • Ability to stand up for 6 - 8 hours
  • Ability to lift, carry, pull up to thirty (30) pounds.

BioLife Compensation and Benefits Summary

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.

For Location:

USA - GA - Social Circle - Baxter Pkwy

U.S. Hourly Wage Range:

$16.92 - $26.60


The estimated hourly wage range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual hourly wage offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.The actual hourly wage offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.


For information about our benefits, please click here.

EEO Statement

Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.

LocationsUSA - GA - Social Circle - Baxter PkwyWorker TypeEmployeeWorker Sub-TypeRegularTime TypeFull time

Job Exempt

No

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Industry

Investment clubs and venture capital companies, pharmaceutical product wholesalers and pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing

Company size

1 - 10 Employees

Headquarters location

San Diego, CA, US

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