Laboratory Assistant

Consumer Product Testing Company; Fairfield (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Consumer Product Testing Company is seeking a Laboratory Assistant for our Analytical Chemistry Lab. The role requires a minimum of 1 year of experience in a GMP regulated facility and a High School diploma or equivalent. The position is full-time with standard daytime hours.

Responsibilities include cleaning, organizing, sample handling, and assisting chemists. Strong attention to detail and basic computer skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills, written and oral.
• Basic computer skills, with a focus on Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• High School diploma or equivalent; some college science courses preferred; at least 1 year in bio/pharma lab.

Responsibilities

• Perform miscellaneous lab tasks: cleaning, ordering, discarding solutions, organizing supplies, retrieving samples.
• Clean, dry and store glassware; clean benches and equipment as required.
• Prepare cleaning solutions per procedures; transport solvent wastes and samples to storage areas.
• Follow GMP, SOPs, and safety guidelines in daily activities.
• Assist Analytical Chemists/Management with basic lab techniques.
• Monitor expiration dates of standards and chemicals; dispose of expired items per SOPs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

MS Office

Lab techniques

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Some college science courses

1 year bio/pharma lab experience

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

One of the nation's largest independent testing facilities seeks a Laboratory Assistant for our Analytical Chemistry Lab with a minimum 1 year of experience in a GMP regulated facility.

Job Type: Full-time. Base Hours: 7:30AM - 4:30PM Monday through Friday

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, and meet the educational and experience requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for miscellaneous tasks throughout the lab, including cleaning, ordering, discarding of solutions, organizing supplies, and retrieving and returning samples from sample storage. This includes all of the following:
• Clean, dry and store glassware for laboratory use
• Clean laboratory equipment, benches and facility, as required
• Prepares cleaning solutions in accordance with detailed procedures and instructions
• Transports laboratory solvent wastes and/or samples to appropriate storage rooms, as required
• Practices safety, environmental and/or infection control methods
• Assist with inventory process for laboratory
• Check the expiration dates of the standards, and chemicals; remove the expired chemicals, & dispose of them according to SOP's
• Perform basic lab techniques, to assist Analytical Chemists/Management

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Some college science courses preferred
• At least one year experience in bio/pharmaceutical laboratory

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

• Strong communication skills, written and oral, with an attention to detail
• Basic computer skills, with a focus on Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

OTHER KNOWEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Work efficiently, and perform responsibilities in compliance with GMP, work instructions and Standard Operating Procedures
• Self motivated and have the ability to work independently, and as part of a team
• Ability to learn new techniques, multitask, and be adaptable, with a positive attitude
• Ability to wear/use personal protective equipment as required, such as lab coat, goggles, gloves, masks, etc.
• Have organized and logical thinking
• Capable of working in a fast paced environment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

On an average 8-hour day this position requires the ability to walk, sit and stand, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms at or above shoulder height and below waist height, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch; talk, hear, and smell. This position requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Specific vision requirements including reading of written documents, visual inspection of materials, and use of computer monitor screen frequently.