Laboratory Technician – Pharmaceutical Laboratory

Location: Santa Fe Springs, CA
Pay Rate: $22–$24/hour
Employment Type: Temporary-to-Hire, with potential for permanent employment based on performance and business needs

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Laboratory Technician to support daily operations within a pharmaceutical laboratory. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on laboratory work, follows established procedures, and can adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

The successful candidate will assist with sample preparation, reagent and solution preparation, laboratory equipment maintenance, and general laboratory organization while maintaining accurate documentation and following applicable quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare laboratory samples in accordance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and established procedures within a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) environment, including the safe handling of concentrated acids.

• Prepare reagents and solutions to support laboratory testing and experiments.

• Calibrate pipettes and assist with routine laboratory equipment maintenance.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked laboratory environment.

• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), laboratory guidelines, and applicable quality and safety requirements.

• Monitor laboratory inventory and coordinate supply orders to maintain appropriate stock levels.

• Assist with general laboratory tasks, departmental errands, and other duties as assigned.

• Support laboratory activities while adapting to evolving priorities and operational needs.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a laboratory environment; experience in a GMP-regulated laboratory is preferred.

• Familiarity with sample preparation, reagent and solution preparation, pipettes, and general laboratory equipment is beneficial.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks, work efficiently, and adjust to changing priorities.

• Self-motivated, dependable, and able to work both independently and collaboratively.

• Ability to follow established procedures and communicate effectively.

Additional relevant experience: Exposure to analytical chemistry, method development, or method validation may be beneficial for candidates looking to grow within a laboratory environment.

Compensation & Employment Details

• Pay: $22–$24/hour

• Employment type: Temporary-to-hire

• Long-term opportunity: Potential for permanent employment based on performance and business needs.

If you have a laboratory background and are interested in a hands-on opportunity supporting pharmaceutical laboratory operations, we encourage you to apply.

Pay Details: $22.00 to $24.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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