Lab Assistant

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Piscataway, NJ, USA
In-Office
18-23 Hourly
Junior
Pharmaceutical • Manufacturing
The Role
Cleans and organizes laboratory glassware, floors, benches, and storage areas; removes garbage and hazardous waste; stocks supplies using FIFO procedures; receives and logs shipments; maintains inventory; and supports microbiology decontamination, autoclave sterilization, and rejected-sample handling.
Summary Generated by Built In

Description:

The Lab Assistant will handle all laboratory cleaning responsibilities, which includes but is not limited to constantly cleaning glassware, countertops and floors. The Lab Assistant will also ensure that the garbage is not overflowing and dispose of hazardous waste.

Essential Functions:

  • Continuously clean glassware by using cleaning machine and scrubber as needed. Organize and store cleaned glassware in storage cabinets or designated area in the laboratory.
  • Clean laboratory floor and benches, remove garbage from laboratory area, discard laboratory generated waste to designated waste collecting containers.
  • Ensure lab supplies are stocked on a daily basis and arrange the incoming items at their designated places in order to allow First In and First Out (FIFO) use
  • Help in keeping optimum lab inventory, receive the shipments in and logging in the Material receiving logbook.

Additional Responsibilities:

  • Occasionally order lab supplies when required.
  • Microbiology-Gather post testing reject samples for decontamination, run autoclave cycles for sterilization and decontamination, wash decontaminated glassware, and organize cleaned glassware for drying and place dried glassware to their storage locations.
  • Perform any other duties as requested by laboratory management.
Qualifications

Education:

  • High School or GED - Preferred

Experience:

  • Experience in handling, cleaning, and maintaining laboratory glassware is preferred.


The hourly rate for this position ranges from $17.50 to $23.00 per hour. In addition, Amneal offers a short-term incentive opportunity, such as a bonus or performance-based award, with this position within the first 12 months. Amneal ranges reflect the Company’s good faith estimate of what Amneal reasonably believes that it will pay for said position at the time of the posting. Individual compensation will ultimately be determined based on a variety of relevant factors, including but not limited to, qualifications, experience, geographic location and other relevant skills. At the heart of our Total Rewards commitment is a comprehensive, flexible and competitive benefits program for eligible positions that enables you to choose the plans and coverage that meet your personal needs. This includes above-market, diverse and robust health and insurance benefits to meet the varied needs of our employees as well as a significant 401(k) matching contribution to help our employees save for retirement. We also promote employee well-being with programs that help you enjoy your career alongside life’s many other commitments and opportunities.


About Us

Amneal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process or to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact us at [email protected]. Requests will be handled confidentially and in accordance with applicable laws. 


Skills Required

  • One year of experience in pharmaceutical or cleaning work
  • High school diploma or GED

Amneal Pharmaceuticals Compensation & Benefits Highlights

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  • Healthcare Strength — Medical coverage is presented as comprehensive with day-one eligibility for many U.S. roles, supported by wellness resources and transparency around plan information.
  • Affordable Benefits — Employer contributions toward health coverage are described as generous, including periods where cost increases were absorbed and future employee contributions kept below broader trends.
  • Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with a company match and strong participation is positioned as a core element of the Total Rewards package.

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The Company
HQ: Bridgewater, New Jersey
7,045 Employees
Year Founded: 2002

What We Do

Amneal Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMRX) is guided by a simple belief: essential medicines should be accessible to everyone. What began as a promise to deliver high-quality, affordable medicines has evolved into a diversified portfolio spanning complex generics and injectables, biosimilars, and specialty medicines, including more than 290 products, with scale and capabilities that help reach patients across the healthcare system while combining world-class precision with a deep sense of personal responsibility for every dose we deliver. Content is for informational purposes only and 3rd party content does not reflect Amneal’s opinions. Amneal has the right to remove comments that violate another’s copyright or intellectual property, mention an Amneal product, use profanity or are defamatory, promote and solicit for third-party sites, initiatives, or products, or are factually inaccurate or misleading or spam. Amneal recommends that you consult with your healthcare provider regarding personal health matters. To report a product complaint or adverse event related to an Amneal product, contact Drug Safety at 877-835-5472, option 3 or [email protected]. If you are currently experiencing a life-threatening event, please immediately contact 911.

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