Temporary Laboratory Associate – Entry-Level Lab Role

Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation in Pennsylvania is seeking an entry-level Laboratory Associate to perform test method execution in compliance with validated procedures and regulatory standards. You will support lab staff in the qualification, implementation, and continuation of test methods while maintaining data integrity and equipment readiness.

Sunday-Thursday 7:30AM-3:30PM; pay range $23-$24/hr. This role offers hands-on training and collaboration with QA/R&D in a nonprofit biomedical

Qualifications

• B.S. in biology, microbiology, chemistry, or related science required.
• 1 year of experience in an academic setting.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and LIMS database.
• Strong communication and organization skills; ability to work independently and in a team.
• Must be able to read very small print.

Responsibilities

• Perform test methods following cGLPs, cGMPs, and validated SOPs.
• Ensure test methods stay within sample hold times.
• Maintain proficiency and certification for trained methods.
• Enter data, generate labels, and track samples in LIMS.
• Maintain chain-of-custody for samples according to procedures.
• Support QA, R&D with documentation for validations and projects.
• Maintain supply inventory for daily testing.
• Perform monthly calibrations on pipettes and thermometers.
• Identify and correct paperwork/data errors.
• Maintain pre/post validation paperwork and provide documentation to QA/R&D.
• Perform daily checks of equipment and record results.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Education

B.S. in biology, microbiology, chemistry, or related science field

Tools

Microsoft Office

LIMS database

Job description

Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation in Pennsylvania is seeking an entry-level Laboratory Associate to perform test method execution in compliance with validated procedures and regulatory standards. You will support lab staff in the qualification, implementation, and continuation of test methods while maintaining data integrity and equipment readiness.

Sunday-Thursday 7:30AM-3:30PM; pay range $23-$24/hr. This role offers hands-on training and collaboration with QA/R&D in a nonprofit biomedical