Laboratory Technician

Title: Quality Control Lab Assistant Laboratory Technician cGMP

Location: On-site - Knoxville, TN, United States

Duration: 6-Month Contract Full-Time 2nd Shift (Sunday-Thursday, 2:30pm-11:00pm)

Job Description: Seeking a Quality Control Lab Assistant / Laboratory Technician to support plasma laboratory testing operations in a regulated cGMP environment, handling specimen receipt, sample processing, instrumentation, and quality compliance across a full 40-hour work week.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Receive, prepare, and process donor samples through front-end automation systems from receipt through final testing
• Track and reconcile samples using computerized laboratory inventory management systems; retrieve archived specimens for additional testing
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation within assigned department
• Handle refrigerated and frozen sample storage and archive management
• Perform proper biohazard disposal of post-testing samples in compliance with safety regulations
• Monitor and report laboratory supply inventory levels to supervisor as needed
• Work within current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) guidelines and adhere to all applicable regulatory standards

Skills:

• Laboratory sample processing / specimen handling / sample preparation
• cGMP compliance / regulated laboratory environment / quality control procedures
• Laboratory information management systems (LIMS) / computerized inventory tracking
• Instrumentation operation / instrument troubleshooting / lab equipment maintenance
• Biohazard handling / HSE compliance / safety regulations
• Front-end automation / refrigerated and frozen storage / sample archiving
• Basic computer skills / data entry / laboratory recordkeeping

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required)
• Basic computer proficiency (required)
• Previous laboratory experience preferred