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

Confidential Client is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support regulated laboratory, manufacturing, production, and logistics activities. This 12-month contract role includes hands-on lab work, production support, and coordination with cross-functional teams to keep operations running safely, on time, and to quality standards.

• Perform laboratory procedures, record observations, measurements, and test results accurately.
• Maintain laboratory documentation and report findings following regulatory and quality requirements.
• Clean, disinfect, and maintain cleanrooms and laboratory equipment per established procedures.
• Receive, inspect, organize, and store raw materials; maintain supply inventories and place orders as needed.
• Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot formulation and manufacturing equipment under supervision.
• Support routine and non-routine production operations safely and efficiently.
• Coordinate internal order processing, inventory tracking, and logistics activities.
• Provide direction and support to paraprofessional or entry-level staff when required.
• Support process-improvement initiatives (Lean methods and other strategies) to optimize workflows and infrastructure.
• Assist with activities specific to agricultural/seed production as needed (small-seeded vegetables and related crops).

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Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field may be required or preferred.
• Experience in laboratory, manufacturing, production, agriculture/seed production, logistics, or related technical environments.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety, manufacturing practices, and quality systems.
• Experience in cleanroom procedures and basic equipment maintenance.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams.
• Prior experience guiding junior staff or paraprofessionals is a plus.

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Compensation & Schedule

• Pay rate: $22.75 per hour (contract).
• Estimated annualized compensation (for reference): ~$63,747 per year (estimate).
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.
• Contract duration: 12 months.

Benefits and programs may be available per assignment and as applicable, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, voluntary benefits, EAP, commuter benefits, and 401(k) plan options. Paid leave eligibility follows federal, state, and local law.

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Location & Work Type

• Location: Greensboro Ndc, NC (on-site / facility role).
• Employment type: Full-time, contract (12 months).

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Why This Role

This position is a strong fit for candidates who enjoy a mix of laboratory techniques, hands-on manufacturing support, and continuous-improvement work in a regulated environment. If you have a technical background and want to contribute to production reliability and quality, this role offers practical experience across lab, manufacturing, and logistics functions.

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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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