Lab Associate

Job Description

Lab Associate

Title: Lab Associate
Location: Largo, FL
Industry: Pharmaceutical & Chemical Manufacturing
Schedule: Wednesday to Sunday (7:00 am 3:30 pm)
Pay Rate: $20/hr.
Employment Type: Contract with the possibility to go permanent

Job Summary
The Lab Associate supports the Quality Control team by assisting with sample management, basic laboratory testing, and routine lab activities. This role will be trained to collect swab samples and perform analysis to help keep manufacturing equipment in a state of availability, along with supporting other entry-level laboratory tasks as needed.

Why You ll Want to Work Here
Join a growing pharmaceutical manufacturing team where you can gain hands-on experience in a GMP-regulated environment, learn from experienced professionals, and build valuable laboratory skills with opportunities for growth.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains sample organization
• Receives samples from production and completely/accurately fills out the chain of custody logbook
• Communicates issues with sample receipts directly to manufacturing
• Prints testing standards and issues worksheets for samples, including bulk, packaged goods, stability, and validations
• Creates test packets for techs/chemists and stages them on the sample supermarket shelf (samples plus documentation)
• Retain finished packaged product
• Manages orderliness and cleanliness of the QC retain cage
• Fulfills retain sample requests from other departments (such as customer complaints)
• Assists with archival of lab data packets other documentation as directed
• Manages the lab s glassware and plasticware washing processes
• Soaks, cleans, dries, and stores away laboratory glassware almost daily
• Maintains the soak solutions (soap, acidic, methanol, etc.) to ensure they are kept clean and fresh using lab safety practices for discarding old solutions and preparing new ones
• Performs preventative maintenance tasks on the lab s dishwasher and drying oven
• Manages the process to send out critical lab samples for external testing, including frequent communication with the courier service
• Performs basic laboratory testing such as organoleptic, pH, and viscosity
• Performs various housekeeping tasks in the lab as assigned
• Performs various administrative tasks as assigned by lab supervision/management

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Some college (Science, Technical) preferred, but minimum High School Diploma or GED
• 1-2 years working in cGMP environment (pharmaceutical or related industry experience preferred)
• Basic handwriting with legibility
• Basic math skills
• Basic Computer skills (Word, Excel)
• Availability to work longer hours and or weekends as needed
• Clear comprehension of the English language: read, write, and interpret

CRITICAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Positive attitude
• Good work ethic
• Lifting some items up to ~40lbs
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Efficiently manage time to complete necessary tasks

PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS :

• The typical work environment and physical effort required to perform the duties of your job.
• Environmental Demand
• Normal office environment
• Exposure to chemicals and/or other potential hazards

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SRG4 Life Sciences delivers flexible staffing solutions nationwide, specializing in pharmaceutical, CDMO/CMO, medical device, clinical research, PBM, pharmacy, food and beverage, nutraceutical, laboratory, and consumer product sectors. We provide contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements across a wide range of critical roles including Scientists, Formulators, Engineers, QA/Regulatory Affairs, Microbiologists, Manufacturing Technicians, Supply Chain/Procurement Specialists, Project Managers, and Business Development professionals. SRG4 Life Sciences operates on a relationship-driven model partnering closely with clients to understand not only the role, but the company s culture, goals, and vision. Our mission is to match purpose-driven professionals with organizations committed to advancing human health, building long-term partnerships that drive innovation, quality, and performance.