Laboratory Analist

Job Summary

We are seeking a Laboratory Analyst to join a Quality Control team in Sabana Hoyos, PR. This contract opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented science professional with laboratory experience who is ready to support the safe release of pharmaceutical products in a regulated manufacturing environment.

The Laboratory Analyst will perform microbiological and/or analytical testing while following GMP, SOPs, and regulatory requirements. This role offers the opportunity to work in a structured, quality-focused environment with supportive leadership, strong teamwork, and exposure to important compliance processes within pharmaceutical quality control.

Key Responsibilities

- Perform microbiological testing, including bioburden, endotoxins, sterility, and environmental monitoring.
- Execute laboratory testing in accordance with SOPs, GMP, GLP, and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Prepare culture media, reagents, samples, and laboratory materials for testing activities.
- Document test results accurately while following Good Documentation Practices.
- Handle samples in controlled environments while preventing contamination and maintaining sample integrity.
- Support quality investigations related to deviations, out-of-specification results, CAPA, and audit readiness.

Compensation and Benefits

- Pay rate: $18 per hour.
- Job type: Contract/Temporary.
- Schedule: Rotating shifts, including 1st and 2nd shift.
- Location: Sabana Hoyos, PR.

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Additional Skills

Required Qualifications and Skills

- Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, or a related field.
- At least 1 year of laboratory experience.
- Knowledge of microbiological or analytical laboratory techniques.
- Familiarity with GMP, GLP, SOPs, and regulated documentation practices.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and accuracy in documentation.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, regulated manufacturing environment.
- Ability to work rotating 1st and 2nd shifts as scheduled.