Laboratory Support Associate

Pacific BioLabs
Hercules, CA
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription:
Pacific BioLabs is an independent CRO providing cGMP/GLP testing in toxicology, biocompatibility, pharmacology, analytical chemistry, and microbiology. We are currently seeking energetic scientists and professionals to support our clients in the pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device fields. Join us in our mission to improve public health through science!

PBL has an immediate opening for a fulltime onsite Laboratory Support Associate. As a member of Laboratory Support team, the Associate will hold an entry-level position that contributes to the department's growth through responsibilities such as general lab maintenance, media preparation, glassware cleaning, and support of the company's continuous improvement initiatives and client needs.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
  • Ensure labs are clean and safe (in compliance with cGMP) and properly stocked
  • Manufacture media to satisfy the requests of Team Leads and Management schedule
  • Working with balances and pipettes
  • Prepare media, glassware and dry goods in strict accordance with SOPs, cGMP, cGLP, ISO/IEC 17025, and other applicable regulatory requirements that support client release of intermediates and/or finished products
  • Perform water, steam and critical utility collection and perform internal and /or external Environmental Monitoring (EM)
  • Prepare dry goods, liquid media and biowaste autoclave sterilization cycles and other laboratory housekeeping tasks
  • Make in-house reagents, stock solutions, and buffers
  • Perform other laboratory tests such as but not limited to: residue checks, conductivity and pH
  • Clean/maintain lab equipment such as glassware, freezers, hoods, incubators, water baths etc.
  • Maintain accurate and complete test records
  • Perform simple supportive assays (for example; Biological indicator and other testing set-up activities)
  • Always be audit ready
  • Maintain positive/professional relationships with clients and co-workers
  • Additional responsibilities related to job function
Requirements:

Education/Experience
  • Associate degree or higher in scientific discipline preferred
  • Related training certifications and self-learning are a plus
Technical Skills
  • Excellent documentation and writing skills
  • Effectively operate in an evolving, complex and dynamic environment that changes by the hour
  • Simple math skills
  • Clean room experience is a plus but not required
Interpersonal Skills
  • Organizational skills
  • Excellent written, verbal and communication skills
  • Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
  • Creative and detail oriented
  • Goal orientated and eager to learn
  • Ability to multitask, time management and efficient
  • Self-motivated
Physical Abilities
  • Ability to lift 30 pounds and stand for extensive periods of time (up to 6 hours)
  • Utilize ergonomics to perform repetitive motion tasks with hands and arms
  • Able to work in a BSC/LAF/clean room
  • Capable of working at the lab bench for most of the day (up to 8 hours)
Safety/Hazards Information
  • Ability to tolerate the smell of Gram-negative organisms and laboratory disinfectants
  • Able to work safely with Biosafety Level II (BSL II) microorganisms and bloodborne pathogens
Additional Information
  • Able to effectively navigate computer systems
  • Ability to work off shift hours and weekends when needed
The pay range for this position is $20.00 to $26.00 per hour. The base pay offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. This position will be eligible for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k, and other benefits.

Pacific BioLabs is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected factors.

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Posted 2025-11-09

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