Lab Assistant

Job Title: Lab AssistantJob Description

We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Lab Support Technician to join a pharmaceutical site. This entry-level role offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a regulated lab environment and build a career in quality control.

Responsibilities

• Collect dirty glassware daily, sometimes twice a day, from Quality Control labs.

• Sort and load glassware into two washers and maintain continuous wash cycles.

• Unload and 'muff' glassware post-wash.

• Log all activity in the gLIMS system.

• Stock consumables and clean glassware in designated areas.

• Attend biweekly Continuous Improvement meetings.

• Participate in standard work planning and scheduling sessions.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional workspace.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or a related life science field.

• Prior lab experience from academia or internship.

• Desire to build a career in pharmaceuticals and in a support role.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with glass washing, autoclaving, and stock room tasks.

• 0-1 years of experience in a laboratory setting.

Work Environment

The position requires in-person lab support, with no remote work option. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, starting no later than 8:30 AM, with an 8-hour shift and a 30-minute unpaid lunch break. The role demands availability to be on-site five days a week, with approximately 75% of the time spent on feet supporting the labs and 25% in the office doing computer work. The small immediate team works directly with a manager and scheduler, and once tasks are assigned, this role is fairly independent.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Sanford, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $23.00/hr.

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 Sanford,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 21, 2026.

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