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This is a full-time, onsite, Pharmaceutical Lab Technician 1 position located in Morrisville, NC, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Compensation: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour
The salary for this position reflects a variety of factors. Compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s geographic location, relevant experience, education, skills, and alignment with internal equity. Market conditions, budgetary considerations, and organizational compensation guidelines may also influence the final offer.
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Pace® Life Sciences delivers a comprehensive suite of contract CMC development, CTM manufacturing, regulatory compliance, consulting, and facility support services to the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, and gene therapy industries. Operating across a network of CDMO sites, GMP analytical testing laboratories, and manufacturing support centers, we partner with clients to efficiently advance programs from early development through commercialization.
Our experienced industry experts and continued investment in state-of-the-art facilities reflect our commitment to quality, speed, and reliability. United by a shared purpose, we bring meaningful value to patients, healthcare professionals, and health businesses worldwide by delivering services that support a safer, healthier future.
SUMMARY
Responsible for providing support to Scientists in maintaining all aspects of the lab, which involve knowledge on fundamental lab support policies, programs and practices while completing appropriate forms, documents, and databases. May include various forms of samples, such as environmental, biological, chemical, and related areas.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Processes items in the shipping and receiving area to ensure proper disposition.
Assists in the cleaning of laboratory glassware as needed.
Maintains the general laboratory and facility supplies inventory for the site.
Picks up, transports, and maintains samples, documents, materials, and other items as needed.
Completes and processes documents, databases, and related materials and information according to established procedures.
Provides fundamental support in the application and assistance to staff and management regarding lab support policies, programs, and practices.
Assists with ensuring compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations; receives guidance and direction or escalates when required.
Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the department's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
Promotes and supports the overall mission of Pace Analytical by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with customers and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
Associate's degree or equivalent; experience in related work is preferred; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. One year of experience in a lab or environmental setting is preferred.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Required Knowledge
Fundamental principles, practices, and techniques of lab support.
Customer service principles and practices.
Understanding of the daily administration of lab support programs, policies, and procedures.
Fundamental methods to resolve lab support or technical problems, questions, and concerns.
Ability to learn standard applicable organizational policies and procedures on sample maintenance.
Computer applications including Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint and systems related to the work.
Principles and practices to serving as an effective project team member.
Methods to communicate with staff, coworkers, and customers to ensure safe, effective, and appropriate operations.
Correct business English, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Required Skills
Performing fundamental lab support duties in assigned areas.
Serving as a team member working with coworkers.
Operating in both a team and individual contributor environment.
Interpreting, applying, and explaining organizational policies and procedures.
Maintaining databases, forms, documents and related information.
Using initiative and judgment within established department policies and procedures.
Using tact, discretion, and prudence in working with those contacted in the course of the work.
Performing effective oral presentations to groups and peers and the department.
Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a variety of individuals contacted in the course of the work.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Mobility to work in a lab and office setting, use standard office and lab equipment and stamina to sit for extended periods of time; exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or move objects; vision to read printed materials and computer screens; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed in a lab and office setting. Work is subject to chemicals, fumes, gases, noxious odors, and related items in a lab and sample setting.
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Benefits
When you join Pace®, you commit to work that makes a positive impact on our communities and our world. We commit to supporting you with benefits and perks that make a positive impact on your life. Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program which includes competitive salaries, medical, dental vision, 401K retirement savings plan (100% vested immediately in the employer match), life, disability and voluntary benefits, paid time off for holiday, sick and vacation days, HSA, wellness program, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance program, parental leave, optional legal coverage and ID theft.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Pace® provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, creed, color, religion, genetics, protected veteran status, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Skills Required
- Associate's degree or equivalent (or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience)
- One year of experience in a lab or environmental setting
- Knowledge of fundamental principles, practices, and techniques of lab support
- Customer service principles and practices
- Understanding of lab support programs, policies, and procedures and sample maintenance
- Ability to resolve basic lab support or technical problems and escalate when required
- Proficiency with computer applications including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and related lab systems
- Ability to maintain databases, forms, documents, and related information accurately
- Ability to pick up, transport, and maintain samples, documents, materials, and other items safely
- Ability to perform fundamental lab support duties (glassware cleaning, inventory maintenance, shipping/receiving)
- Knowledge of applicable laws, rules, and regulations and ability to assist with compliance
- Effective oral and written communication skills, including correct business English
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, contributing to team goals
Pace Labs Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Pace Labs and has not been reviewed or approved by Pace Labs.
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Retirement Support — Employer 401(k) match vests immediately, enhancing long‑term savings potential. Plan descriptions emphasize immediate vesting as a differentiator within the benefits package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off includes holidays, sick time, and vacation, with some postings also noting floating or parental leave. This breadth covers common leave needs across full‑time roles.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Benefits include HSAs/FSAs, a wellness program, an EAP, and optional legal/ID‑theft coverage. The menu supports health management and everyday life protection beyond core medical.
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What We Do
Pace® works with organizations of all types, providing the science to ensure our air, water, therapies, and more are safe for use. Learn more about our laboratory services at PACELABS.com.
