Lab Technician
hace 24 días
Murrieta
Job DescriptionSummaryWe 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 & ResponsibilitiesThe 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.