Lab Technician

About the role

We are seeking a detail-oriented Laboratory Technician to join our team and support critical laboratory operations, material processing, and equipment maintenance activities. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with laboratory, manufacturing, or scientific production experience who are looking to expand their technical skills while working with advanced equipment, regulated processes, and a collaborative team environment.

The Laboratory Technician plays an essential role in ensuring laboratory readiness, preparing materials and solutions, operating specialized equipment, supporting production workflows, and maintaining compliance with quality and safety standards. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong technical aptitude, attention to detail, and a commitment to continuous learning and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily laboratory operations, ensuring equipment, workstations, and materials are maintained in a clean, organized, and inspection-ready condition.
• Clean, sanitize, inspect, and maintain laboratory glassware, instrumentation, and processing equipment.
• Prepare raw materials, reagents, solutions, and laboratory samples according to established procedures and quality standards.
• Conduct weighing, dilution, compounding, and solution preparation activities with precision and accuracy.
• Perform routine equipment calibration, verification, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance activities.
• Operate laboratory and processing equipment, including centrifuges, freeze dryers, dialysis systems, and other specialized instrumentation.
• Support aseptic processing activities while adhering to contamination control and sterile handling procedures.
• Accurately complete batch records, laboratory documentation, equipment logs, maintenance records, and inventory transactions.
• Assist with material handling, inventory management, and SAP transactions to ensure accurate material tracking and accountability.
• Monitor laboratory supplies, reagents, and consumables, supporting inventory control and replenishment activities.
• Comply with all GMP, quality, regulatory, and laboratory safety requirements while handling biological materials and reagents.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and participate in training initiatives to support laboratory and production objectives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, associate degree, or technical certification with at least 1 year of laboratory, manufacturing, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or scientific production experience.
• Hands-on experience operating laboratory equipment and working within regulated procedures.
• Strong technical aptitude and mechanical ability to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to follow SOPs, protocols, and work instructions accurately.
• Strong organizational, documentation, and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment.
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Comfortable working with biological materials, laboratory chemicals, and potential allergens.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in biotechnology, biopharmaceutical, pharmaceutical, chemical, medical device, or biological laboratory environments.
• Familiarity with aseptic processing, cleanroom operations, or controlled manufacturing environments.
• Experience with SAP, ERP systems, or electronic inventory management tools.
• Knowledge of GMP regulations, laboratory compliance requirements, and documentation practices.
• Experience preparing solutions, reagents, biological materials, or production batches.
• Prior experience supporting equipment qualification, calibration, or maintenance programs.

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 operates within a laboratory and manufacturing environment supporting biological processing and production activities. Team members work with specialized laboratory equipment and must adhere to strict quality, safety, GMP, and aseptic processing requirements. Routine exposure to biological materials, chemicals, and allergens may be required.

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

Why Join Us?

• Join a respected organization known for employee development, training, and career advancement.
• Gain hands-on experience with advanced laboratory and processing technologies.
• Work in a collaborative environment alongside experienced scientific and technical professionals.
• Participate in cross-training and professional development opportunities.
• Clear pathways for advancement into senior technician, manufacturing, quality, or laboratory operations roles.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.