Laboratory Assistant 1

Job Description

On behalf of our pharmaceutical client, Procom is searching for a Laboratory Assistant 1 for a 6-month contract role. This position is an onsite position at our client’s Durham, NC office.

Laboratory Assistant 1 - Job Description:
The Laboratory Assistant 1 will support day-to-day activities in the Formulation Development Labs, working under the guidance of Formulation Scientists and Lab Technicians. The role involves preparing small batch size formulations, assessing their physical properties, and recording results according to data storage guidelines.

Laboratory Assistant 1 - Responsibilities:
• Assist with day-to-day activities in the Formulation Development Labs.
• Work under the guidance of Formulation Scientists and Lab Technicians to prepare small batch size formulations and assess their physical properties.
• Record all results according to proper data storage guidelines provided and use available tools to visualize results.
• Support quality assessment of products related to production or market support.
• Help the Lab Technician with maintenance of the labs, focusing on general lab and equipment maintenance, restocking, clean-outs, with a key focus on safety.

Laboratory Assistant 1 - Mandatory Skills:
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Able to learn and effectively use new software tools for Electronic Lab Notebook purposes.
• Able to calculate recipes for a specified batch size, given composition information in wt% or w/v% and density.
• Able to adjust recipe calculations based on specified ingredient purity.

Laboratory Assistant 1 – Nice-to-Have Skills:
• Previous laboratory experience.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Accessibility awareness.