Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Laboratory Technician to support a laboratory and distribution operation specializing in nutritional products. This role plays a critical part in ensuring product quality, accuracy, and compliance through laboratory testing, documentation, and support of packaging and distribution processes. The ideal candidate will have prior experience working in a laboratory setting—such as a hospital, pharmaceutical, or nutraceutical environment—and will be comfortable operating in a regulated, quality-driven workplace.
Duties & Responsibilities
The Laboratory Technician will be responsible for supporting laboratory operations and ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards, including but not limited to:
- Perform routine laboratory testing, sampling, and analysis of raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods.
- Prepare samples for testing in accordance with established protocols, SOPs, and quality standards.
- Accurately document test results, observations, and data in laboratory notebooks, logs, and electronic systems.
- Assist with quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) activities to ensure compliance with internal procedures and regulatory requirements.
- Operate, maintain, and clean laboratory equipment and instruments; report malfunctions or calibration needs.
- Support investigations related to non-conforming results, deviations, or out-of-specification findings.
- Ensure proper handling, labeling, storage, and disposal of laboratory samples, chemicals, and materials.
- Follow all laboratory safety procedures, including OSHA and company safety policies.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including quality, production, packaging, and distribution.
- Assist with audits, inspections, and documentation reviews as needed.
- Perform additional laboratory or operational duties as assigned.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Education
- Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Laboratory Science, or a related scientific field preferred.
- Relevant laboratory coursework or technical training required.
- Experience
- Minimum of 1–3 years of laboratory experience, preferably in a hospital, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, food science, or regulated manufacturing environment.
- Experience working under SOPs, GMPs, GLPs, or similar regulated standards strongly preferred.
- Skills & Competencies
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written procedures precisely.
- Proficient in basic laboratory techniques, sample preparation, and data recording.
- Comfortable using laboratory equipment and standard testing instruments.
- Basic computer proficiency, including data entry and use of laboratory information systems (LIMS) or similar software.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Certifications (Preferred but Not Required)
- Laboratory Technician certification or relevant professional credential.
- GMP, GLP, or quality systems training.
- OSHA or laboratory safety training.
- Physical & Work Environment Requirements
- Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks.
- Ability to lift up to 25–40 lbs as needed.
- Willingness to work on-site in a laboratory and distribution setting.
- Comfortable working with chemicals, laboratory reagents, and testing materials following safety protocols.