Position Summary
The Lab Assistant will assist the QC department with routine tasks, with particular emphasis on the stability program and sample submission to third-party labs. The Lab Assistant will be trained on day-to-day operations in the Quality Control lab. Part of the purpose of this position is to educate the employee and introduce them to quality principles and analytical chemistry in a regulated manufacturing environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Submit samples to third-party laboratories for testing
• Assist with the management of the stability program: Initiate stability studies, pull samples, submit samples to the required lab for testing, enter results into applicable reports and trackers, and write stability reports
• Assist with day-to-day operations in the QC lab: Preparing solutions (standards, mobile phases, diluents), hazardous waste management, cleaning the lab, and performing the daily checklist
• After mastering the above duties, the Lab Assistant will be trained to perform tests in the lab. This involves sample preparation, analysis (typically with HPLC or GC-MS), data work-up, and data review
• Assist the QA team with managing retains and data management
• Other tasks as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Technology: Must be fluent in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) and able to type proficiently
• Time management: Be punctual, able to multitask, and able to prioritize tasks
• Communication: Be able to convey information in a professional manner in writing (emails, reports, investigations) and in person (meetings, discussions)
• Other soft skills: Detail oriented, enthusiastic, takes initiative, driven, self-motivated, curious, and a problem solver
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace
Education and Experience
• Bachelor's degree (B.S. or B.A.) in chemistry, microbiology, chemical engineering, or a related field preferred
• Experience in a laboratory or a regulated manufacturing environment is a plus
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
Recruiting for this role ends on May 30, 2026
Pay Range: $20 - $22 per hour