Laboratory Technician

Actalent; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

PTO / Vacation or Sick Leave

Job summary

Actalent in Elizabeth, NJ seeks a Research Assistant to support coordinators with daily clinic tasks, ESAQ administration, informed consent processes, and study documentation in accordance with Good Clinical Practice guidelines. This contract-to-hire position is fully onsite and based in a cosmetics research office.

The role requires strong organizational, communication, and medical knowledge, plus experience with clinical trials and data entry.

Qualifications

• Experience with clinical trials and data entry.
• Ability to follow instructions and study protocols per GCP guidelines and SOPs.
• Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and customer service focus.

Responsibilities

• Assist coordinators with daily clinic tasks such as ESAQ administrations and instrumentation support.
• Perform administrative tasks including test material preparation, appointment reminders, and quality checking study documents.
• Develop study paperwork in collaboration with coordinators.
• Report to the clinic on time for all assigned studies.
• Follow Good Clinical Practice guidelines and applicable regulations and SOPs.
• Provide assistance to other departments as needed.
• Deliver excellent customer service to clients and panelists.
• Comply with safety and Operational Integrity procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Medical knowledge

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Communication (verbal & written)

Interpersonal skills

GCP & SOP compliance

Clinical trials & data entry

Education

Introduction to clinical research

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Research Assistant Job Description

As a Research Assistant, you will perform daily clinic and administrative tasks to support coordinators in conducting study procedures. This includes administering Electronic Self-Assessment Questionnaires, managing the check-in process, assisting with informed consent signing, and providing support in various study‑related tasks. Your role is crucial in ensuring the smooth operation of the clinic and adherence to Good Clinical Practice guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assist coordinators with daily clinic tasks such as ESAQ administrations and instrumentation support.
• Perform administrative tasks including test material preparation, appointment reminders, and quality checking study documents.
• Develop study paperwork in collaboration with coordinators.
• Report to the clinic on time for all assigned studies.
• Follow Good Clinical Practice guidelines, applicable regulations, and standard operating procedures.
• Provide assistance to other departments as needed.
• Deliver excellent customer service to clients and panelists, maintaining positive interactions with peers and leadership.
• Comply with safety and Operational Integrity procedures.

Essential Skills

• Customer service oriented.
• Medical knowledge.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and study protocols in accordance with GCP guidelines and SOPs.
• Experience with clinical trials and data entry.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Introduction to clinical research.

Work Environment

This position operates in a professional office environment, utilizing standard office equipment such as computers and phones. The current schedule varies from Monday to Friday between 6 am and 7 pm. During sequester studies starting at the end of September/October, shifts may range from 8 to 12 hours, beginning at 6 or 7 am. If working a 12-hour study, the following day will be shorter. The role is situated within a cosmetics research office.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Elizabeth, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Elizabeth,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 2, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.