Lab Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Laboratory Technician to support a laboratory and distribution operation specializing in nutritional products. This role plays a critical part in ensuring product quality, accuracy, and compliance through laboratory testing, documentation, and support of packaging and distribution processes. The ideal candidate will have prior experience working in a laboratory settingsuch as a hospital, pharmaceutical, or nutraceutical environmentand will be comfortable operating in a regulated, quality-driven workplace.

Duties & Responsibilities

The Laboratory Technician will be responsible for supporting laboratory operations and ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards, including but not limited to :

• Perform routine laboratory testing, sampling, and analysis of raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods.
• Prepare samples for testing in accordance with established protocols, SOPs, and quality standards.
• Accurately document test results, observations, and data in laboratory notebooks, logs, and electronic systems.
• Assist with quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) activities to ensure compliance with internal procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Operate, maintain, and clean laboratory equipment and instruments; report malfunctions or calibration needs.
• Support investigations related to non-conforming results, deviations, or out-of-specification findings.
• Ensure proper handling, labeling, storage, and disposal of laboratory samples, chemicals, and materials.
• Follow all laboratory safety procedures, including OSHA and company safety policies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including quality, production, packaging, and distribution.
• Assist with audits, inspections, and documentation reviews as needed.
• Perform additional laboratory or operational duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements

Associates degree or Bachelors degree in Biology, Chemistry, Laboratory Science, or a related scientific field preferred.

Minimum of 13 years of laboratory experience, preferably in a hospital, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, food science, or regulated manufacturing environment.

Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written procedures precisely.

Laboratory Technician certification or relevant professional credential.

Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks.

Employment Type : Full time Location : Murrieta, CA