About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Scientific & QA.

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 a hands-on, onsite Laboratory Assistant I role supporting a Confidential Client in the Scientific & QA industry. You will support laboratory research and production activities, maintain clean and compliant work areas, and assist with sample preparation and routine analytical processes.

• Perform research activities and routine laboratory tasks; record observations and measurements and report results clearly.
• Prepare samples and standard solutions; support chromatography workflows (LC, GC).
• Operate and maintain analytical balances and common lab equipment; troubleshoot basic equipment issues.
• Clean, disinfect, and maintain cleanrooms and lab equipment to meet quality and safety standards.
• Assist with receiving, inspecting, and stocking raw materials and supplies; support inventory and ordering.
• Support manufacturing and production processes when needed, following SOPs and safety procedures.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and third-party vendors for cleaning, inventory management, and scheduling.
• Follow lean and continuous-improvement practices to help optimize lab and logistics workflows.
• May provide guidance to more junior or entry-level lab staff as tasks require.

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Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical diploma in a laboratory-related field required; bachelor’s degree in a relevant science may be preferred for some assignments.
• Prior laboratory experience with sample preparation and handling.
• Familiarity with chromatography workflows (LC and/or GC) and standard solution preparation.
• Experience using and maintaining analytical balances and basic lab instrumentation.
• Strong attention to detail, accurate recordkeeping, and commitment to safety and compliance.
• Ability to work onsite for the full assignment (12-month contract) and to follow established SOPs.

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Core Skills

• Sample preparation and stock standard solution preparation
• Chromatography support: LC, GC (basic operation support)
• Operation and maintenance of analytical balances
• Cleanroom procedures and lab equipment cleaning
• Inventory, receiving, and materials handling support
• Basic equipment troubleshooting and safe operation
• Strong communication and teamwork in a production/lab environment

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Role Details

• Employment type: Contract (12 months). May be classified as contractor/full-time depending on assignment.
• Work type: Onsite — Greensboro, NC.
• Location: Greensboro, North Carolina (onsite).
• Estimated pay (from source): $43,770 per year (estimated).
• Start: Immediate availability preferred.

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Notes & Compliance

Careertakes positions this role as a recruitment partner; the worker will be employed directly by the Confidential Client if selected. This posting complies with applicable U.S. hiring laws for the state of North Carolina. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities; please disclose accommodation needs during the hiring process.

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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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