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Laboratory Assistant

Consumer Product Testing Company
United States, New Jersey, Fairfield
70 New Dutch Lane (Show on map)
Mar 13, 2026
One of the nation's largest independent testing facilities seeks a Laboratory Assistant for our Analytical Chemistry Lab with a minimum 1 year of experience in a GMP regulated facility. Job Type: Full-time. Base Hours: 7:30AM - 4:30PM Monday through Friday MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS To perform this job, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, and meet the educational and experience requirements. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for miscellaneous tasks throughout the lab, including cleaning, ordering, discarding of solutions, organizing supplies, and retrieving and returning samples from sample storage. This includes all of the following: Clean, dry and store glassware for laboratory use Clean laboratory equipment, benches and facility, as required Prepares cleaning solutions in accordance with detailed procedures and instructions Transports laboratory solvent wastes and/or samples to appropriate storage rooms, as required Practices safety, environmental and/or infection control methods Assist with inventory process for laboratory Check the expiration dates of the standards, and chemicals; remove the expired chemicals, & dispose of them according to SOP's Perform basic lab techniques, to assist Analytical Chemists/Management EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE High School Diploma or equivalent Some college science courses preferred At least one year experience in bio/pharmaceutical laboratory COMMUNICATION SKILLS Strong communication skills, written and oral, with an attention to detail Basic computer skills, with a focus on Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook OTHER KNOWEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Work efficiently, and perform responsibilities in compliance with GMP, work instructions and Standard Operating Procedures Self motivated and have the ability to work independently, and as part of a team Ability to learn new techniques, multitask, and be adaptable, with a positive attitude Ability to wear/use personal protective equipment as required, such as lab coat, goggles, gloves, masks, etc. Have organized and logical thinking Capable of working in a fast paced environment PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS On an average 8-hour day this position requires the ability to walk, sit and stand, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms at or above shoulder height and below waist height, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch; talk, hear, and smell. This position requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Specific vision requirements including reading of written documents, visual inspection of materials, and use of computer monitor screen frequently.