QC Lab Assistant

ApTask Global Workforce; Elkhorn Precinct (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Sick Pay

Job summary

ApTask Global Workforce is seeking a QC Lab Assistant for an on-site role with a pharmaceutical company in Elkhorn, NE. The position focuses on maintaining a clean, compliant lab and supporting personnel with media prep, sterilization, decontamination, and inventory organization.

Responsibilities include organizing spaces and supplies, monitoring inventories, disposing of waste per biosafety procedures, operating autoclaves, and ensuring GDP compliance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Associate degree in Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, or related science field preferred.
• Previous experience in a laboratory, manufacturing, healthcare, food production, or similar regulated environment.
• Experience operating autoclaves or sterilization equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain laboratory workspaces, preparation areas, storage rooms, and lab kitchen in clean, orderly condition.
• Organize laboratory supplies, consumables, glassware, and equipment for accessibility and efficiency.
• Monitor inventory levels of laboratory supplies and notify management for replenishment.
• Dispose of laboratory waste following biosafety and environmental procedures.
• Operate autoclaves and other sterilization equipment per approved procedures and safety rules.
• Perform decontamination and sterilization of equipment, media, glassware, instruments, and reusable materials.
• Assist in preparation of microbiological and analytical media per approved procedures.
• Wash, clean, and prepare glassware and equipment for reuse.
• Follow all laboratory safety, quality, and GDP requirements.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Sterilization equipment operation

Education

Associate degree in Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, or related science field

High School Diploma

Tools

Autoclaves

Job description

Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) is seeking a QC Lab Assistant for an Onsite position with a Pharmaceutical Company located in Elkhorn, NE. This is a 12+ month contract opportunity.

This role is responsible for maintaining a clean, organized, and compliant laboratory environment. The QC Lab Assistant will provide operational support to laboratory personnel through media preparation, sterilization and decontamination processes, laboratory cleaning, and inventory organization.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain laboratory workspaces, preparation areas, storage rooms, and laboratory kitchen areas in a clean and orderly condition
• Organize laboratory supplies, consumables, glassware, and equipment to ensure accessibility and efficiency
• Monitor inventory levels of laboratory supplies and notify management of replenishment needs
• Dispose of laboratory waste according to established biosafety and environmental procedures
• Operate autoclaves and other sterilization equipment following approved procedures and safety requirements
• Perform decontamination and sterilization of laboratory equipment, media, glassware, instruments, and reusable materials
• Assist laboratory personnel in the preparation of microbiological and analytical media according to approved procedures
• Wash, clean, and prepare laboratory glassware and equipment for reuse
• Follow all laboratory safety, quality, and Good Documentation Practice (GDP) requirements

Requirements:

• High School Diploma

Desired skills:

• Associate degree in Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, or related science field
• Previous experience in a laboratory, manufacturing, healthcare, food production, or similar regulated environment
• Experience operating autoclaves or sterilization equipment

Pay range:

up to $21.44 per hour

Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) employees will be considered for this position.

ApTask Global Workforce (AGW)

ApTask Global Workforce (AGW) is a certified Minority and Veteran workforce solutions company. AGW delivers operational, clinical, lab and professional talent with a strong focus on healthcare and life sciences. The company supports clients with reliable staffing, program expertise and a commitment to quality, speed and consistent delivery.

Benefits of working with ApTask Global Workforce include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)

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ApTask Global Workforce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.