Lab Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Laboratory Technician to support a laboratory and distribution operation specializing in nutritional products. This role plays a critical part in ensuring product quality, accuracy, and compliance through laboratory testing, documentation, and support of packaging and distribution processes. The ideal candidate will have prior experience working in a laboratory settingsuch as a hospital, pharmaceutical, or nutraceutical environmentand will be comfortable operating in a regulated, quality-driven workplace.

Duties & Responsibilities

The Laboratory Technician will be responsible for supporting laboratory operations and ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards, including but not limited to:

• Perform routine laboratory testing, sampling, and analysis of raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods.
• Prepare samples for testing in accordance with established protocols, SOPs, and quality standards.
• Accurately document test results, observations, and data in laboratory notebooks, logs, and electronic systems.
• Assist with quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) activities to ensure compliance with internal procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Operate, maintain, and clean laboratory equipment and instruments; report malfunctions or calibration needs.
• Support investigations related to non-conforming results, deviations, or out-of-specification findings.
• Ensure proper handling, labeling, storage, and disposal of laboratory samples, chemicals, and materials.
• Follow all laboratory safety procedures, including OSHA and company safety policies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including quality, production, packaging, and distribution.
• Assist with audits, inspections, and documentation reviews as needed.
• Perform additional laboratory or operational duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education
  • Associates degree or Bachelors degree in Biology, Chemistry, Laboratory Science, or a related scientific field preferred.
  • Relevant laboratory coursework or technical training required.
• Experience
  • Minimum of 13 years of laboratory experience, preferably in a hospital, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, food science, or regulated manufacturing environment.
  • Experience working under SOPs, GMPs, GLPs, or similar regulated standards strongly preferred.
• Skills & Competencies
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written procedures precisely.
  • Proficient in basic laboratory techniques, sample preparation, and data recording.
  • Comfortable using laboratory equipment and standard testing instruments.
  • Basic computer proficiency, including data entry and use of laboratory information systems (LIMS) or similar software.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Certifications (Preferred but Not Required)
  • Laboratory Technician certification or relevant professional credential.
  • GMP, GLP, or quality systems training.
  • OSHA or laboratory safety training.
• Physical & Work Environment Requirements
  • Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks.
  • Ability to lift up to 2540 lbs as needed.
  • Willingness to work on-site in a laboratory and distribution setting.
  • Comfortable working with chemicals, laboratory reagents, and testing materials following safety protocols.

Employment Type: Full time Location: Murrieta, CA