Lab Associate

Staffing Resource Group, Inc; Largo (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Staffing Resource Group, Inc. seeks a Lab Associate in Largo, FL to support the Quality Control team with sample management, basic tests, and routine lab tasks. The role trains you to collect swab samples and run analyses to keep manufacturing equipment available.

You will work a Wednesday–Sunday schedule, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, at a GMP-regulated site. The position starts as contract with potential to go permanent, offering hands-on learning and growth in a life sciences environment.

Qualifications

• Some college (Science, Technical) preferred, but minimum High School Diploma or GED.
• 1-2 years working in cGMP environment (pharmaceutical or related industry experience preferred).
• Basic handwriting with legibility
• Basic math skills
• Basic Computer skills (Word, Excel)
• Availability to work longer hours and or weekends as needed
• Clear comprehension of the English language: read, write, and interpret

Responsibilities

• Maintains sample organization.
• Receives samples from production and fills out the chain of custody logbook.
• Communicates issues with sample receipts directly to manufacturing.
• Prints testing standards and issues worksheets for samples, including bulk, packaged goods, stability, and validations.
• Creates test packets for techs/chemists and stages them on the sample shelf with documentation.
• Retains finished packaged product.
• Manages the QC retain cage cleanliness and order.
• Fulfills retain sample requests from other departments (e.g., customer complaints).
• Assists with archival of lab data packets and other docs as directed.
• Manages lab glassware and plasticware washing processes.
• Soaks, cleans, dries, and stores lab glassware daily.
• Maintains soak solutions and safety practices for disposal and replacement.
• Performs preventative maintenance on lab dishwasher and drying oven.
• Manages process to send out critical lab samples for external testing with courier coordination.
• Performs basic lab testing such as organoleptic, pH, and viscosity.
• Performs various housekeeping tasks in the lab as assigned.
• Performs various administrative tasks as assigned by supervision/management

Skills

Basic math

Basic handwriting legibility

Basic computer skills

Clear comprehension of English

Education

Some college (Science, Technical)

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Lab AssociateTitle: Lab AssociateLocation: Largo, FLIndustry: Pharmaceutical & Chemical ManufacturingSchedule: Wednesday to Sunday (7:00 am 3:30 pm)Pay Rate: $20/hr.Employment Type: Contract with the possibility to go permanentJob SummaryThe Lab Associate supports the Quality Control team by assisting with sample management, basic laboratory testing, and routine lab activities. This role will be trained to collect swab samples and perform analysis to help keep manufacturing equipment in a state of availability, along with supporting other entry-level laboratory tasks as needed.Why You ll Want to Work HereJoin a growing pharmaceutical manufacturing team where you can gain hands-on experience in a GMP-regulated environment, learn from experienced professionals, and build valuable laboratory skills with opportunities for growth.MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Maintains sample organizationReceives samples from production and completely/accurately fills out the chain of custody logbookCommunicates issues with sample receipts directly to manufacturingPrints testing standards and issues worksheets for samples, including bulk, packaged goods, stability, and validationsCreates test packets for techs/chemists and stages them on the sample supermarket shelf (samples plus documentation)Retain finished packaged productManages orderliness and cleanliness of the QC retain cageFulfills retain sample requests from other departments (such as customer complaints)Assists with archival of lab data packets other documentation as directedManages the lab s glassware and plasticware washing processesSoaks, cleans, dries, and stores away laboratory glassware almost dailyMaintains the soak solutions (soap, acidic, methanol, etc.) to ensure they are kept clean and fresh using lab safety practices for discarding old solutions and preparing new onesPerforms preventative maintenance tasks on the lab s dishwasher and drying ovenManages the process to send out critical lab samples for external testing, including frequent communication with the courier servicePerforms basic laboratory testing such as organoleptic, pH, and viscosityPerforms various housekeeping tasks in the lab as assignedPerforms various administrative tasks as assigned by lab supervision/managementQUALIFICATIONS:Some college (Science, Technical) preferred, but minimum High School Diploma or GED1-2 years working in cGMP environment (pharmaceutical or related industry experience preferred)Basic handwriting with legibilityBasic math skillsBasic Computer skills (Word, Excel)Availability to work longer hours and or weekends as neededClear comprehension of the English language: read, write, and interpretCRITICAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Positive attitudeGood work ethicLifting some items up to ~40lbsAbility to stand for long periods of timeEfficiently manage time to complete necessary tasksPHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:The typical work environment and physical effort required to perform the duties of your job.Environmental DemandNormal office environmentExposure to chemicals and/or other potential hazardsEOE/ADAIND123SRG4 Life Sciences delivers flexible staffing solutions nationwide, specializing in pharmaceutical, CDMO/CMO, medical device, clinical research, PBM, pharmacy, food and beverage, nutraceutical, laboratory, and consumer product sectors. We provide contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements across a wide range of critical roles including Scientists, Formulators, Engineers, QA/Regulatory Affairs, Microbiologists, Manufacturing Technicians, Supply Chain/Procurement Specialists, Project Managers, and Business Development professionals. SRG4 Life Sciences operates on a relationship-driven model partnering closely with clients to understand not only the role, but the company s culture, goals, and vision. Our mission is to match purpose-driven professionals with organizations committed to advancing human health, building long-term partnerships that drive innovation, quality, and performance.