Lab Operations Technician - Pharma (Onsite- Summit, NJ)

Stage 4 Solutions; Summit (NJ); On-site; USD 77,366,000 - 89,602,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K

Job summary

Stage 4 Solutions is seeking a Lab Operations Technician- Pharma for a global client in Summit, NJ. The role supports Critical Reagent and Raw Material labs, maintains inventory, manages samples, and ensures materials are available for QC testing in compliance with cGMP, GDP, and EHS.

This 40-hour/week, 12-month on-site contract includes health benefits and 401K. Candidates should have a high school diploma with relevant experience, or an allied degree, and familiarity with SAP and Microsoft

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 1–3 years of lab operations, manufacturing, inventory, or sample management experience.
• Associate/Medical Technical degree with 2–3 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, medical technology, or related scientific discipline preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory for Critical Reagent and Raw Material labs, including cycle counts, material stocking, reconciliation, inventory organization, and shortages/escalation.
• Support sample management activities, including receipt, labeling, storage verification, sample movement, and chain-of-custody support.
• Coordinate and perform pack out activities for samples and materials with proper documentation, labeling, temperature control, and safety.
• Clean and maintain laboratory equipment, work areas, carts, storage locations, and shared spaces per procedures.
• Support routine lab walkthroughs to identify housekeeping, inventory, safety, documentation, labeling, storage, or compliance gaps.
• Participate in EHS walkthroughs and safety readiness activities (PPE, waste handling, storage, spill kits, sharps)
• Record inventory, sample handling, cleaning, pack out, and walkthrough information in GDP-compliant systems.
• Collaborate with QC, EHS, and cross-functional partners to ensure readiness for testing, audits, inspections, and daily operations.
• Follow SOPs, safety procedures, gowning, waste disposal, and site policies in cGMP areas.
• Perform other duties to support QC lab operations and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Inventory management

Sample handling

SOP adherence

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate/Medical Technical degree

Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, medical technology, or related field

Tools

SAP ERP

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking a Lab Operations Technician- Pharma for a global pharmaceutical client. This role will support daily operations in the Critical Reagent and Raw Material laboratories by maintaining inventory, managing samples, supporting pack out activities, and ensuring materials are available for QC testing according to established schedules. Perform laboratory support activities in compliance with cGMP, GDP, EHS, and site procedures, including accurate documentation, safe material handling, and adherence to lab housekeeping expectations. Collaborate with QC, ASAT, EHS, and cross-functional partners to maintain inspection readiness, support lab walkthroughs, and promote a safe, compliant, and organized laboratory environment.

This is a 40-hour per-week, 12-month contract (extensions possible), 100% onsite role in Summit, NJ.

This is a W2 role as a Stage 4 Solutions employee. Health benefits and 401K are offered.

Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory for Critical Reagent and Raw Material labs, including cycle counts, material stocking, reconciliation, inventory organization, and timely escalation of shortages, discrepancies, or expired materials.
• Support sample management activities, including receipt, labeling, storage verification, sample movement, chain-of-custody support, and maintaining appropriate storage conditions based on material requirements.
• Coordinate and perform pack out activities for samples and materials, ensuring required documentation, packaging, labeling, temperature control, and safety requirements are followed.
• Clean and maintain designated laboratory equipment, work areas, carts, storage locations, and shared lab spaces according to approved procedures and housekeeping expectations.
• Support routine lab walkthroughs in Critical Reagent and Raw Material labs to identify housekeeping, inventory, safety, documentation, labeling, storage, or compliance gaps and assist with timely closure of observations.
• Participate in EHS walkthroughs and safety readiness activities, including verification of PPE, waste handling practices, chemical and biological material storage, spill kit availability, sharps containers, and general laboratory safety expectations.
• Record inventory, sample handling, cleaning, pack out, and walkthrough-related information accurately, clearly, and contemporaneously in accordance with GDP requirements.
• Work collaboratively with QC analysts, managers, EHS, and support functions to ensure materials, samples, equipment, and lab spaces remain ready for testing, audits, inspections, and daily operations.
• Follow all applicable SOPs, safety procedures, gowning requirements, waste disposal expectations, and site policies while working in cGMP laboratory areas, including areas that may contain blood-derived or biological materials.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support QC laboratory operations and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Required min High school diploma/GED with 1 3 years of laboratory operations, manufacturing, inventory, or sample management experience; OR Associate/Medical Technical degree with 2 3 years of relevant experience; Bachelor s degree in biology, chemistry, medical technology, or related scientific discipline preferred.
• Experience with inventory control, sample handling, material movement, pack out, or laboratory support activities preferred.
• Experience with SAP ERP system preferred. Basic mathematical skills and ability to perform accurate counts, reconciliations, and documentation reviews.
• Ability to follow SOPs, safety procedures, gowning requirements, and material handling instructions in a regulated laboratory setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and ability to learn site‑specific systems used for inventory, sample tracking, and documentation.
• General understanding of cGMP, GDP, FDA‑regulated environments, and EHS expectations.
• Strong attention to detail with ability to maintain accurate inventory, sample, cleaning, and walkthrough records.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, including timely escalation of safety, inventory, sample, or compliance concerns.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with QC, ASAT, EHS, and cross‑functional partners.

Stage 4 Solutions is an equal‑opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing employees with an inclusive environment that is free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on the job requirements and candidates qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion/belief, national origin, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Compensation: $27/hr. - $31.27/hr.