Vial Inspector - Lab Assistant

Actalent; Port Washington (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is hiring for an entry-level Lab Assistant in Port Washington, NY. This permanent, on-site role runs Monday–Friday, 7:30am–4:00pm, with a pay rate of $19 per hour.

The position involves visual inspection of vials and labels, maintaining inspection records, and collaborating with the quality control team to ensure regulatory compliance and adherence to company standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough visual inspection of vials and labels to ensure they meet established quality standards.
• Inspect approximately 400–500 units per shift, depending on the product type and inspection requirements.
• Identify, document, and report any defects, inconsistencies, or irregularities found in vials or labels.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of inspections, findings, and any corrective actions taken.
• Collaborate closely with the quality control team to address issues discovered during inspections.
• Ensure all work complies with applicable regulatory guidelines and internal company standards.
• Follow established procedures for cleanliness, specimen handling, and documentation.
• Perform repetitive inspection tasks with consistent focus, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Accept and apply feedback to continuously improve inspection accuracy and efficiency.
• Communicate clearly with team members and other departments to support smooth workflow and issue resolution.

Job description

Now Hiring for a Lab Assistant - Entry Level Opportunity!

We are open to all different fields of experience, just looking for someone ready to work full time.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 730am-4pm

Pay: $19/hr

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough visual inspection of vials and labels to ensure they meet established quality standards.
• Inspect approximately 400–500 units per shift, depending on the product type and inspection requirements.
• Identify, document, and report any defects, inconsistencies, or irregularities found in vials or labels.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of inspections, findings, and any corrective actions taken.
• Collaborate closely with the quality control team to address issues discovered during inspections.
• Ensure all work complies with applicable regulatory guidelines and internal company standards.
• Follow established procedures for cleanliness, specimen handling, and documentation.
• Perform repetitive inspection tasks with consistent focus, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Accept and apply feedback to continuously improve inspection accuracy and efficiency.
• Communicate clearly with team members and other departments to support smooth workflow and issue resolution.

Job Type & Location: This is a Permanent position based out of PORT WASHINGTON, NY.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $37440.00 - $37440.00/yr.

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 PORT WASHINGTON, NY.

Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Oct 7, 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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

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

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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.