Lab Assistant 2
Planet Pharma · Austin, TX
CONTRACT
Posted Sep 8, 2026
Job Description
Description
Summary: The main function of a Lab Associate in the Manufacturing & Development department of Laboratories Protein Biomarkers is to support reagent manufacturing in a highly collaborative environment.
Job Responsibilities
- Complete and prepare documentation in compliance with regulatory and corporate guidelines.
- Perform and document all laboratory procedures with accuracy, consistency and timeliness in accordance with current standard operating procedures (SOPs) and regulatory guidelines.
- Exercise good judgment in assessing whether procedure is proceeding according to expectations and that the results are within acceptable tolerances.
- Identify abnormal progress of procedures, potential QC failures, or otherwise unusual results and escalate to senior lab personnel immediately.
- Perform routine calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment as assigned.
- Assist in the review and development of laboratory procedures and techniques
- Identify process improvements to increase data quality, lower costs or reduce turnaround times. Assist in the implementation of changes as assigned.
- Notify inventory staff of supply shortages
- Participate in continuing education through self-study, attending training sessions and off-site lectures and meetings.
- Participates in the collection of biological samples
- May be expected to perform phlebotomy duties
- Evaluates and solves problems related to the collection and processing of specimens
- Prepare and stage raw materials to be used in downstream processes
- Completes special projects, when assigned
- Exercise good judgment in assessing whether procedure is proceeding according to expectations and that the results are within acceptable tolerances.
- Identify abnormal progress of procedure, potential QC failures, or otherwise unusual results and escalate to senior lab personnel immediately.
- Perform routine calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment as assigned.
- Assist in the review and development of laboratory procedures and techniques
- Identify process improvements to increase data quality, lower costs or reduce turnaround times. Assist in the implementation of changes as assigned.
- Notify inventory staff of supply shortages
- Participate in continuing education through self-study, attending training sessions and off-site lectures and meetings.
Education/Experience
- Associate's Degree Required (or equivalent)
- 1 year experience in a clinical laboratory operating under GLP and/or CLIA guidelines or equivalent combination of education, training and experience preferred
Pay rate: $27/hr
Summary: The main function of a Lab Associate in the Manufacturing & Development department of Laboratories Protein Biomarkers is to support reagent manufacturing in a highly collaborative environment.
Job Responsibilities
- Complete and prepare documentation in compliance with regulatory and corporate guidelines.
- Perform and document all laboratory procedures with accuracy, consistency and timeliness in accordance with current standard operating procedures (SOPs) and regulatory guidelines.
- Exercise good judgment in assessing whether procedure is proceeding according to expectations and that the results are within acceptable tolerances.
- Identify abnormal progress of procedures, potential QC failures, or otherwise unusual results and escalate to senior lab personnel immediately.
- Perform routine calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment as assigned.
- Assist in the review and development of laboratory procedures and techniques
- Identify process improvements to increase data quality, lower costs or reduce turnaround times. Assist in the implementation of changes as assigned.
- Notify inventory staff of supply shortages
- Participate in continuing education through self-study, attending training sessions and off-site lectures and meetings.
- Participates in the collection of biological samples
- May be expected to perform phlebotomy duties
- Evaluates and solves problems related to the collection and processing of specimens
- Prepare and stage raw materials to be used in downstream processes
- Completes special projects, when assigned
- Exercise good judgment in assessing whether procedure is proceeding according to expectations and that the results are within acceptable tolerances.
- Identify abnormal progress of procedure, potential QC failures, or otherwise unusual results and escalate to senior lab personnel immediately.
- Perform routine calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment as assigned.
- Assist in the review and development of laboratory procedures and techniques
- Identify process improvements to increase data quality, lower costs or reduce turnaround times. Assist in the implementation of changes as assigned.
- Notify inventory staff of supply shortages
- Participate in continuing education through self-study, attending training sessions and off-site lectures and meetings.
Education/Experience
- Associate's Degree Required (or equivalent)
- 1 year experience in a clinical laboratory operating under GLP and/or CLIA guidelines or equivalent combination of education, training and experience preferred
Pay rate: $27/hr
Additional Details
- City
- Austin
- State
- Texas
- Country
- US
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