Laboratory Technician

United Consulting Hub; Ohio; On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

United Consulting Hub, Inc. in the United States is seeking an entry-level Laboratory Technician to support pharmaceutical and life sciences testing, sample preparation, and data recording in a regulated environment.

This role is ideal for recent graduates looking to build practical lab skills under supervision. You will assist with routine procedures, operate basic instruments, maintain documentation per GDP and GMP, and collaborate with QC, QA, R&D, and manufacturing teams to ensure accurate

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of laboratory procedures, sample handling, and analytical testing principles.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety, GLP, GMP, and GDP practices.
• Familiarity with laboratory equipment, glassware, weighing balances, pH meters, and sample preparation techniques.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel for documentation and reporting.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to follow standard operating procedures.
• Good communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist routine laboratory testing and sample preparation for materials and products.
• Operate basic instruments under supervision following procedures.
• Support sample collection, labeling, storage, preparation, and tracking.
• Prepare reagents, solutions, and buffers as instructed.
• Follow GLP, GMP, GDP and safety procedures.
• Record results and data accurately in notebooks and electronic systems.
• Maintain equipment cleaning and calibration records.
• Collaborate with QC, QA, R&D, and Manufacturing teams.
• Maintain GDP-compliant laboratory documentation.

Skills

GLP/GMP/GDP

Lab safety

Data recording

Lab equipment handling

Word & Excel

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Entry-Level Laboratory Technician to support laboratory testing, sample preparation, and research activities within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and life sciences industry. The candidate will assist with routine laboratory procedures, equipment handling, data recording, and sample management while following established quality standards and regulatory requirements. This role is ideal for recent graduates looking to develop practical laboratory skills in a regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist with routine laboratory testing and sample preparation for raw materials, in-process samples, and finished pharmaceutical products.

Operate basic laboratory instruments and equipment under supervision, following approved procedures.

Support sample collection, labeling, storage, preparation, and tracking activities.

Prepare laboratory reagents, solutions, and buffers according to established instructions.

Follow Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and laboratory safety procedures.

Record test results, observations, and experimental data accurately in laboratory notebooks and electronic systems.

Assist with equipment cleaning, calibration checks, maintenance records, and laboratory organization.

Support routine analytical testing using instruments such as pH meters, balances, UV-Vis spectrophotometers, and other laboratory equipment.

Report abnormal results, equipment issues, and procedural deviations to senior laboratory staff.

Collaborate with Quality Control (QC), Quality Assurance (QA), R&D, and Manufacturing teams to support laboratory operations.

Maintain laboratory documentation in accordance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and data integrity requirements.

Required Skills:

Basic understanding of laboratory procedures, sample handling, and analytical testing principles.

Knowledge of laboratory safety, GLP, GMP, and Good Documentation Practices.

Familiarity with laboratory equipment, glassware, weighing balances, pH meters, and sample preparation techniques.

Basic understanding of data recording, calculations, and result interpretation.

Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel for laboratory documentation and reporting.

Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to follow standard operating procedures.

Good communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities.