About this role
The Associate I is an entry-level laboratory role providing fundamental support to the analytical team. This role focuses on developing core laboratory skills, including sample handling, basic testing procedures, and GMP documentation practices, under close supervision.
Example Plan Shifts/Training Schedule:
- First 2 weeks: 8 hour shifts, M-F
- Next 1-2 months: 12 hour shifts, Friday-Sunday
Employees working a 36-hour weekly schedule (Friday through Sunday) will receive an additional 4 hours of compensation each week, providing enhanced earnings while maintaining a reduced work schedule.
Responsibilities
- Perform basic sample preparation, labeling, and handling tasks under direct supervision.
- Support routine analytical testing activities (e.g., running pre-set methods, recording results) as directed.
- Assist with laboratory housekeeping, inventory checks, and instrument set-up/clean-down.
- Maintain accurate, legible records in laboratory notebooks per GMP and good documentation practices.
- Follow all safety, quality, and SOP requirements in daily laboratory activities.
- Actively participate in training and onboarding activities to build technical competency.
- Support senior team members with general laboratory tasks as needed.
- Support GMP and stability testing activities under close supervision and only within documented training/qualification status.
FLSA: Non-Exempt
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