Laboratory Analyst

AppleOne Employment Services; Arecibo (PR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services has a Laboratory Analyst opening in Arecibo, PR, in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical environment. The role involves analytical testing of materials and products, data reporting, and collaboration with QA, manufacturing, and engineering teams.

It is a temp-to-hire opportunity in a stable manufacturing setting, emphasizing accuracy and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related fields and 1–2 years of lab experience,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical process, Biology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Chemical Sciences.
• 1 to 2 years of relevant laboratory, analytical testing, quality control, or laboratory operations experience preferred.
• Knowledge of GMP, GLP, GDP, SOPs, laboratory safety procedures, and regulated laboratory practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non-routine laboratory testing of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products.
• Conduct chemical, physical, and analytical testing according to approved methods, specifications, SOPs, and regulatory requirements.
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain laboratory instruments and analytical equipment such as HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, FTIR, and pH meters.
• Review, document, interpret, and report analytical results while maintaining accurate GMP and GDP laboratory records.
• Support laboratory investigations, deviations, OOS results, CAPA activities, method validation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Engineering, and other cross-functional teams to support quality and operational needs.

Skills

GMP knowledge

GLP knowledge

GDP knowledge

SOPs

Laboratory documentation

Data interpretation

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

HPLC

GC

UV-Vis

FTIR

pH meters

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical process, Biology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Chemical Sciences

Tools

HPLC

GC

UV-Vis

FTIR

pH meters

Job description

A Laboratory Analyst opportunity is available in Arecibo, PR with a leading organization in the pharmaceutical industry. This temp-to-hire role is ideal for a detail-oriented science professional who enjoys analytical testing, quality control, laboratory documentation, and working in a regulated GMP environment. The Laboratory Analyst will support critical laboratory operations by testing raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products to help ensure product quality, safety, and compliance. This is a strong opportunity to build a career in a stable, quality-focused manufacturing environment with supportive leadership, collaborative teams, and exposure to regulated laboratory processes. Candidates can expect a professional setting where accuracy, teamwork, training, and continuous improvement are valued.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non-routine laboratory testing of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products.
• Conduct chemical, physical, and analytical testing according to approved methods, specifications, SOPs, and regulatory requirements.
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain laboratory instruments and analytical equipment such as HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, FTIR, and pH meters.
• Review, document, interpret, and report analytical results while maintaining accurate GMP and GDP laboratory records.
• Support laboratory investigations, deviations, OOS results, CAPA activities, method validation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Engineering, and other cross-functional teams to support quality and operational needs.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical process, Biology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Chemical Sciences.
• 1 to 2 years of relevant laboratory, analytical testing, quality control, or laboratory operations experience preferred.
• Knowledge of GMP, GLP, GDP, SOPs, laboratory safety procedures, and regulated laboratory practices.
• Familiarity with analytical testing techniques and laboratory instrumentation, including HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, FTIR, pH measurement, and related methods.
• Ability to interpret laboratory data, follow technical procedures, and maintain clear, accurate documentation.
• Strong analytical thinking, organization, time management, problem-solving, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, and laboratory teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or regulated manufacturing environments.
• Prior hands-on experience with HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, FTIR, and other quality control laboratory instruments.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

The Know Your Rights poster is available here: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf

The pay transparency policy is available here: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf

For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

AppleOne participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program. https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf

We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.