Laboratory Technician

Virtue America; New Jersey; On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Virtue America in New Jersey is seeking an Entry-Level Laboratory Technician to support daily laboratory operations including sample preparation, testing, and documentation in a pharmaceutical or life sciences environment.

You will assist with laboratory experiments, equipment maintenance, sample handling, and ensure compliance with GMP/cGMP, GLP, FDA regulations, and laboratory safety standards while building a career in pharmaceutical lab operations and research.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related life sciences field.
• 0–2 years of lab operations or related internship experience.
• Familiarity with GMP/GDP and documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assist routine laboratory testing and analyses.
• Prepare and process laboratory samples.
• Maintain reagents, buffers, and materials.
• Operate and calibrate laboratory instruments.
• Document results and maintain notebooks.
• Follow SOPs, GDP, and safety procedures.
• Support inventory and equipment maintenance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Laboratory safety practices

Documentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or Life Sciences

Tools

HPLC

GC

UV-Vis

pH meters

Balances

Laboratory equipment operation

Job description

Job Title: Laboratory Technician – Entry Level

Location: New Jersey

Employment Type: Contract

Experience: 0–2 Years

Job Summary

We are seeking an Entry-Level Laboratory Technician to support daily laboratory operations, sample preparation, testing, and analytical activities within a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences environment. The ideal candidate will assist with laboratory experiments, equipment maintenance, sample handling, and documentation while ensuring compliance with GMP/cGMP, GLP, FDA regulations, and laboratory safety standards.

This opportunity is suitable for recent graduates with a background in Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field who are interested in building a career in pharmaceutical laboratory operations and research.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with routine laboratory testing, experiments, and analytical activities.
• Collect, receive, label, prepare, and process laboratory samples.
• Prepare reagents, buffers, solutions, and laboratory materials.
• Operate and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Support analytical testing using HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, pH meters, balances, and other laboratory instruments, as applicable.
• Maintain laboratory notebooks, test records, worksheets, and sample tracking logs.
• Follow approved SOPs, testing procedures, and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Assist with equipment calibration, cleaning, and routine maintenance.
• Support inventory management of laboratory supplies, chemicals, and reagents.
• Report deviations, abnormal test results, and equipment issues to laboratory supervisors.
• Follow laboratory safety procedures and proper chemical handling practices.
• Collaborate with Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Research and Development, and Manufacturing teams.
• Maintain clean, organized, and compliant laboratory work areas.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or Life Sciences.
• 0–2 years of experience in laboratory operations, analytical testing, research, or pharmaceutical environments.
• Recent graduates and candidates with relevant internships or academic laboratory experience are encouraged to apply.
• Basic understanding of laboratory procedures, sample preparation, and analytical techniques.
• Familiarity with laboratory safety, SOPs, and documentation practices.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Basic computer knowledge, including Microsoft Word and Excel.