Associate

Reference: 631936Posted: 2026-10-22Location: West Greenwich, RICompany: Planet Pharma GroupContact: ApplicationsEmail: View email address on click.appcast.io a contractor supporting the Commercial Attribute Sciences (CAS) team, you will provide essential laboratory operations support to enable analytical testing activities. Primary responsibilities include the preparation of mobile phases, buffers, and laboratory reagents, as well as receiving, tracking, and organizing samples to support testing workflows. You will also maintain laboratory equipment, perform routine calibrations, and ensure laboratory readiness through housekeeping and inventory management activities. The successful candidate will work in a fast-paced laboratory environment while adhering to safety, compliance, and documentation requirements.Key Responsibilities

• Prepare mobile phases, buffers, reagents, and laboratory solutions according to approved procedures.
• Receive, label, log, organize, and distribute samples to support Commercial Attribute Sciences testing activities.
• Operate laboratory equipment including pH meters, balances, and pipettes.
• Perform routine calibration, verification, and maintenance activities for pH meters, balances, and other assigned laboratory equipment.
• Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems and electronic laboratory notebooks.
• Order, stock, and maintain laboratory chemicals, consumables, and supplies.
• Perform general laboratory housekeeping activities to maintain a safe, organized, and inspection-ready work environment.
• Complete training requirements and maintain qualification status for assigned tasks.
• Follow established safety guidelines, laboratory procedures, and site-specific practices.
• Maintain training records, laboratory documentation, equipment logbooks, and other required records in accordance with applicable procedures.
• Collaborate effectively with scientists, associates, and cross-functional partners to support laboratory operations and testing schedules.
• Support additional laboratory operations and analytical testing activities as assigned to meet evolving business priorities and department needs.Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Analytical Chemistry, Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, or a related technical discipline.
• 0-2 years of laboratory experience in an academic, industrial, or regulated environment.
• Experience using laboratory equipment such as pH meters, balances, pipettes, and related laboratory instrumentation.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to accurately follow written procedures and maintain documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced laboratory environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.Preferred Qualifications
• Experience preparing laboratory buffers, mobile phases, and reagents.
• Familiarity with electronic laboratory notebooks (ELN) and laboratory data systems.
• Experience with sample receipt, tracking, and inventory management.
• Knowledge of GMP and non-GMP laboratory practices.The max pay rate for this position is 18/hr