About Careertakes

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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This is an entry-level, onsite Lab Assistant / Lab Support Technician role supporting Quality Control (QC) labs at a pharmaceutical site. You will keep lab operations running smoothly by maintaining glassware and consumables, logging activities in the lab information system, and supporting continuous improvement efforts.

• Collect dirty glassware from QC labs (daily; sometimes twice daily)
• Sort and load glassware into two washers; maintain continuous wash cycles
• Unload and “muff” glassware after wash cycles
• Log all glassware and related activity in the gLIMS system
• Stock consumables and maintain organized supply areas
• Perform glasswashing, autoclaving, and basic stock-room tasks
• Attend biweekly Continuous Improvement meetings and participate in standard-work planning
• Keep workspaces clean, organized, and compliant with lab safety and quality procedures

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Qualifications

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, or a related life sciences field
• Prior lab experience from academic coursework, internships, or similar settings
• Strong attention to detail and a desire to build a career in pharmaceuticals and lab support

Preferred / Additional

• Experience with glass washing, autoclaving, and stockroom duties
• 0–1 years of laboratory experience (entry-level candidates encouraged)
• Comfortable using lab information systems (experience with gLIMS is a plus)
• Ability to follow written procedures and maintain accurate logs

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Work Environment & Schedule

• Fully onsite — this role requires being on site five days per week at the Sanford / Olivia, NC facility
• Monday–Friday schedule, 8-hour shift with a 30-minute unpaid lunch; start time no later than 8:30 AM
• Expect to spend approximately 75% of time on your feet supporting labs and 25% on computer/office work
• Small immediate team with direct manager and scheduler; work is generally task-driven and independent once assignments are made
• This is a Contract position — candidates must be able to work onsite for the duration of the contract

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Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range: $23.00 per hour
• Eligible temporary/contract benefits (if applicable based on job classification and length of assignment):
  • Medical, dental & vision
  • Critical illness, accident, and hospital plans
  • 401(k) retirement plan (pre-tax and Roth options where available)
  • Voluntary life and AD&D insurance
  • Short- and long-term disability
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Transportation benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Time off / leave (PTO, vacation, or sick leave, as eligible)

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Location & Compliance

• Job Location: Sanford / Olivia, North Carolina (onsite)
• Employment Type: Full-time, Contract
• This posting complies with applicable U.S. hiring laws. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities — if you need an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact Careertakes for assistance.

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Why Apply

• Hands-on entry point into pharmaceutical quality control and regulated lab work
• Work alongside experienced QC teams while building practical lab skills and processes
• Ideal for recent graduates or candidates transitioning from academic labs who want to grow into quality or manufacturing roles

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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