Lab Assistant - Material Handler

Avet Pharmaceuticals Inc.; South Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 23,419 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching - vested immediately

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Employee Assistance Program

Employee discount through Life Mart

Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account

Job summary

A pharmaceutical company located in South Brunswick, NJ, is seeking a QC Lab Assistant to support laboratory activities and ensure compliance with health and safety standards. This entry-level role requires a high school diploma or GED and basic lab knowledge, along with strong communication skills. The position offers a salary of $17-$19 per hour, alongside benefits such as 401(k) matching and medical coverage. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. and are expected to uphold company policies in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Must complete departmental SOP and GMP training.
• Basic knowledge of lab environment after six months of training.

Responsibilities

• Support various laboratory functions including Analytical Method Validation.
• Assist chemists in operating laboratory equipment.
• Maintain clean and sanitary workplace for inspections.

Skills

Basic knowledge of laboratory

Verbal and written communication skills in English

Ability to work in a team

Education

HS diploma or GED

Job description

The QC Lab Assistant is an entry-level support position in the QC department. The QC Lab Assistant assists the Chemists, supervisors in the laboratory. This position entails strict adherence to company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), cGMP guidelines, and commitment to upholding environmental, health, and safety standards.

Reporting Relationships

• Work is closely managed and supervised

Essential Functions and Detailed Duties

Support one or more of the following laboratory functions: Analytical Method Validation, Raw Material, Finished Product, or Stability.

• Following established procedures and assisting chemists in operating assigned laboratory equipment, including area and equipment preparation.
• Assist chemists in Raw Material sampling.
• Assist chemists in pH meter, balance calibration.
• Assist chemists in inventory management.
• Cleaning and storing glassware and other lab supply & equipment.
• Prepare reagents and fill general use reagent bottles.
• Stock lab supplies as needed.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary workplace and ensure labs are ready for inspection.
• Open receiving lab supply and arrange in respective area.
• Adhere to cGMP’s and Standard Operating Procedures as required.
• Assist to support the team in data compilation and data entry.
• To support the scanning and archival of QC documents/records.
• Be able to perform other duties as and when assigned as per requirement.

Specialized Skills and Knowledge:

• Basic knowledge of laboratory.
• Verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Must complete departmental SOP, GMP, and any required Qualifications.
• Ability to work in a team.
• After six months of training, will have basic knowledge of lab environment.

Experience and Education

• HS diploma or GED

Physical Demands/Factors

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee is frequently required to walk; sit; use hands; talk; and hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop; kneel; crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision.

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Based on the highly regulated workplace at Avet, employees will be required to meet minimum English proficiency requirements.

All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer. We are unable to sponsor any applicants for a work visa or take over sponsorship of a work visa for any applicants, at this time.

Avet is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This job description is not all-inclusive. It acts as a guideline and is subject to change. Additional duties may be assigned based on business needs.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation:

This is a non-exempt position that pays $17 -19 per hour.

This pay represents the base hourly rate. In addition, this position is eligible for an annual bonus which aligns to both individual and company performance.

• 401 (k) matching - vested immediately
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount through Life Mart
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account