Lab Assistant

We are seeking a motivated Lab Assistant to join our team and support critical laboratory and production operations. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to build hands-on experience in a laboratory setting while working with advanced equipment, established processes, and a collaborative team.

About the role

The Lab Assistant plays a key role in maintaining laboratory operations, preparing materials, supporting processing activities, and ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards. Successful candidates will be detail-oriented, eager to learn, and excited to grow within a respected organization known for employee development and advancement opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Support daily laboratory operations, ensuring work areas, equipment, and materials are clean, organized, and ready for use.
• Clean, sanitize, and maintain laboratory glassware, instruments, and processing equipment.
• Prepare raw materials and samples according to established procedures and quality standards.
• Perform weighing, dilution, compounding, and solution preparation activities with a high level of accuracy.
• Assist with calibration, verification, and routine maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Operate laboratory equipment including centrifuges, freeze dryers, dialysis systems, and other processing tools.
• Support aseptic processing activities while following established techniques and contamination control procedures.
• Complete laboratory documentation, cleaning logs, maintenance records, and inventory-related paperwork accurately and in a timely manner.
• Assist with material handling, inventory control, and SAP transactions for material tracking and movement.
• Help maintain laboratory supplies, reagents, equipment inventories, and controlled work environments.
• Follow all safety, quality, GMP, and regulatory requirements while handling biological materials and laboratory reagents.
• Participate in cross-training opportunities and support additional laboratory and production activities as needed.

Qualifications

Candidates with a high school diploma or associate degree and at least 1 year of laboratory, manufacturing, or scientific production experience are encouraged to apply.

• Familiarity with laboratory equipment and standard laboratory practices.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written procedures and protocols.
• Excellent organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment while managing responsibilities independently.
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn new skills and processes.
• Comfortable working in a laboratory environment with biological materials and allergens.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in biotechnology, biopharmaceutical, pharmaceutical, chemical, or biological laboratory environments.
• Exposure to aseptic processing, manufacturing, or controlled laboratory settings.
• Familiarity with SAP or other inventory management systems.
• Experience preparing solutions, reagents, or biological samples.
• Knowledge of GMP, laboratory safety procedures, and documentation practices.

Benefits

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)

Pay

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $20.00/hr.

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 6:30 AM-3:30 PM

Work Environment

This position is based in a laboratory and manufacturing setting that supports biological processing and production activities. Team members work with specialized laboratory equipment and must adhere to strict quality, safety, and aseptic procedures. The role may involve exposure to allergens and biological materials as part of routine operations.

This is a fully onsite, Contract to Hire position based in Orangeburg, NY.