Lab Operations Associate

SOKOL GxP Services; New Brunswick; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biopharma company in Canada is seeking a Lab Operations Associate to support their CPD Laboratory Operations team. This on-site role involves installation and troubleshooting of lab equipment, compound management, and quality control checks. Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in relevant sciences and 0–3 years of laboratory experience. The position offers a competitive hourly rate of $21.41 to $27.20 and benefits including health coverage and paid time off.

Benefits

Health benefits

Holiday pay

401(k) program

Paid time off

Professional development support

Employee referral bonus program

Qualifications

• 0–3 years of relevant laboratory experience.
• Experience in compound management preferred.
• Demonstrated competency in chemistry or biology lab work.

Responsibilities

• Fulfill compound requests and catalog compounds.
• Perform quality control checks on lab instrumentation.
• Deploy small laboratory equipment for daily operations.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in physical, biological sciences, or engineering

Tools

Inventory management software

Analytical balances

Liquid handling instruments

Job description

Overview

SOKOL GxP Services is seeking a Lab Operations Associate to support our client’s CPD Laboratory Operations team in New Brunswick, NJ. In this role, you will be responsible for the installation, setup, and troubleshooting of new laboratory equipment, while also assisting with compound and inventory management activities.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include fulfilling compound requests, cataloging and labeling compounds, performing quality control checks on lab instrumentation, utilizing inventory management software, and completing sample management work orders. You will also deploy small laboratory equipment throughout the site to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

Details

This is a 100% on-site position with a Monday–Friday schedule during normal business hours. The assignment duration is 4 months.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in physical, biological sciences, or engineering (required)
• 0–3 years of relevant laboratory experience
• Experience in compound management preferred; demonstrated competency in chemistry or biology lab work
• Familiarity with analytical balances and/or liquid handling instruments desired
• Strong problem-solving, oral, and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Must have legal authorization to work in the U.S. (no sponsorship or C2C accepted)

Compensation and Benefits

Competitive hourly rate: | $21.41 – $27.20/hour (W-2 only, no C2C)

4-month contract with possible extension

Health benefits, holiday pay, and 401(k) program

Paid time off (UTO) and professional development support

Employee referral bonus program

Opportunity to contribute to high-impact projects with a leading biopharma company