Laboratory Analyst

Apex Systems; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401K with match

ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Program)

HSA

EAP – counseling support

Career development / training

Job summary

Everforth Apex Systems is seeking an entry-level Laboratory Analyst for an onsite role in Belcamp, Maryland. The candidate will perform physical and chemical testing in a team setting with a focus on accuracy, safety, and timely data reporting.

The position emphasizes developing expertise in products and customer requirements, maintaining good lab records, and supporting QA and Food Safety initiatives. Onsite work schedule and weekend shifts may apply.

Qualifications

• Desire to work in a fast-paced team environment.
• Analytical, organized, and detail-oriented.
• Strong communication and math skills.
• Weekend shifts available on a rotating basis.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain a safe, clean laboratory environment.
• Prioritize testing based on business needs and departmental goals.
• Perform specialized testing in support of internal and external customers.
• Calibrate and maintain laboratory instruments and ensure supplies are available.
• Maintain complete and accurate records of laboratory data.
• Review data for accuracy and communicate concerns to supervisor.
• Develop knowledge of products and customer requirements.
• Maintain the sample retain library.
• Participate in QA and Food Safety improvements.
• Manage release timeframe of inbound materials and finished goods.
• Participate in GMP audits and implement corrective actions.

Skills

fast-paced teamwork

analytical thinking

organization

strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Food Science

Job description

Laboratory Analyst

Location: Belcamp, Maryland (Onsite)

Role Overview

This is an entry-level position for a Laboratory Analyst. The role involves performing physical and chemical testing within a team environment. This position is for a detail-oriented individual with strong communication skills and offers a flexible work schedule. The role is based entirely onsite.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain a safe, clean, and accident-free laboratory environment.
• Prioritize testing based on business needs and departmental goals.
• Perform specialized testing in support of internal and external customers and departmental projects.
• Calibrate and maintain laboratory instruments, ensuring necessary supplies and equipment are available.
• Maintain complete and accurate records of laboratory data.
• Review laboratory data for accuracy and communicate any concerns to the laboratory supervisor.
• Develop a working knowledge of products and customer requirements.
• Maintain the sample retain library.
• Participate in the improvement of Quality Assurance and Food Safety systems.
• Manage the release timeframe of inbound raw materials and finished goods.
• Participate in facility GMP audits.
• Implement corrective actions as directed by laboratory management.
• Stay current with scientific developments in areas of expertise.
• Work with operations and quality assurance to understand demands on laboratory services and resolve process discrepancies.
• Perform other work as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• A desire to work in a fast-paced team environment.
• Analytical, organized, and detail-oriented.
• Strong communication and math skills.
• Availability to work weekend shifts as needed on a rotating basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Food Science, or a related field is preferred.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview

• Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection.
• We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure.
• Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
• In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA.
• Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach.
• You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

In addition, if you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [e-mail] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.