Chemistry Laboratory Assistant

Stokes Pharmacy•Mount Laurel Township, NJ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Stokes Healthcare is a privately-owned business comprised of two divisions: Stokes Pharmacy (503A pharmacy) and Epicur Pharma (503B facility). The two divisions operate out of separate facilities in Mount Laurel, NJ, following different regulations and are guided by different principles. Stokes Pharmacy was founded in 1975. The pharmacy formulates custom prescription medicines for both humans and animals. The business has grown from a small, hometown operation in Medford, New Jersey, to a respected pharmacy serving the entire U.S., enabled by sophisticated online ordering and overnight shipping capabilities. In 2016, Stokes Healthcare built a world-class facility (which became Epicur Pharma), as a testament to the commitment to providing the highest level of quality. Adding a unique offering to the veterinary industry, Epicur Pharma is an FDA Registered 503B Outsourcing Facility, producing drugs such as Tacrolimus Eyedrops, Buprenorphine Injection and Gabapentin tablets. Epicur follows Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) which are the same rules and regulations followed by commercial manufacturers. Epicur Pharma is proud to be a pioneer in animal drug standards, offering the largest selection of manufactured drugs that are traditionally compounded. Epicur products are distributed directly to veterinary hospitals from our manufacturing facility and offered through Stokes Pharmacy for individual patient prescriptions. Stokes Healthcare has built a reputation for unwavering quality and superb service by holding fast to the founders’ commitment to traditional craftsmanship, combined with today’s most advanced knowledge and technologies. In a field where many corporate-owned pharmacies try to compete on price, Stokes has always put safety and quality first because patients’ lives depend on it.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent; Associate’s Degree in Chemistry or relevant field
Experience using MS word, Excel, and/or relevant applications
Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
Must be capable of wearing all protective wear as required by regulations/company standards. This includes, but not limited to; mask, gloves, gown, respirator, safety goggles etc.
Must be capable of working with small delicate pieces of machinery to complete appropriate analysis in a timely manner
Must be able to work with chemicals used in sample analysis including acids, bases, and solvents following any special safety precautions as required
Must have strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
Must exhibit punctuality and low absenteeism
Able to work independently, as well as part of a team
Able to sit, stand, squat, kneel, reach and walk for prolonged periods of time
May need to lift up to twenty-five (25) pounds on occasion
Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English fluently and have the ability to read and interpret documents such as operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
Uses addition, subtraction, multiplication and the division of numbers including decimals and fractions when checking of reports, forms, records and comparable data where interpretation is required involving basic skills knowledge.
Must have the ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where substantial standardization exists. Must be able to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram or schedule form.

Responsibilities

Supports laboratory staff by maintaining glassware, logs, and records.
Maintains glassware by picking-up, cleaning, and distributing.
Provides glassware ordering, receiving, and inventorying.
Keeps laboratory reagents and supplies ready by inventorying stock, placing orders, and verifying receipt.
Incoming sample receiving, tracking, inventorying.
Daily laboratory setup including verification and calibration of instruments.
Assist analysts in preparation of solutions and testing of samples as assigned.
Safely dispose of chemical and sample waste
General housekeeping to maintain cleanliness of the laboratory.
Understand and develop knowledge of FDA regulatory expectations for departmental development.