Lab Coordination Associate I - Bioanalytical dept

Qps, Llc • Newark, DE

6d • Onsite

About The Position

QPS is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Lab Coordination Associate I to support its fast-paced bioanalytical laboratories. This entry-level position within the Laboratory Coordination Group (LCG) is crucial for maintaining compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations and ensuring that laboratory teams have a clean, organized, and well-stocked environment to develop life-saving therapies. The incumbent will perform a wide range of essential support duties, including proper waste disposal, safety inspections, inventory management, and lab maintenance. QPS assists pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies with drug development through DMPK, Toxicology, Bioanalysis, Translational Medicine, Early Phase Clinical, and Phase II-IV Clinical Research services. The company values diversity, innovation, accountability, teamwork, and a friendly atmosphere, offering challenging and rewarding work, unique company benefits, training, and advancement opportunities.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Ability to lift up to 55 pounds unassisted
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment

Nice To Haves

• Scientific coursework or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

• Safely handle, segregate, inventory, and dispose of biohazardous waste, chemical waste (e.g., solvents, reagents), mixed waste, and solid waste (glass, paper, recyclables, etc.) in compliance with all applicable safety, health, and environmental procedures.
• Receive, accurately label, and distribute laboratory consumable supplies.
• Monitor inventory and ensure that laboratory areas remain fully stocked with consumables, reagents, solvents, labels, PPE, and first aid supplies.
• Wash laboratory glassware and distribute clean labware across multiple labs.
• Assist LCG personnel with cleaning laboratory equipment as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in communal lab areas and the central supply room.
• Perform and document routine inspections of safety equipment, first aid kits, chemical desiccators, and expiration dates of stored solutions.
• Ensure proper upkeep of the lab coat and visitor personal protective equipment areas.
• Follow all site safety protocols and report any safety concerns immediately.

Benefits

• Great learning opportunities, especially for those new to the field.
• Structured Career Ladders that provide excellent growth based on your personal aspirations.
• Bonuses and merit increases are a part of the QPS total rewards approach and are linked to individual, team and company performance.
• Solid Benefits package, including Company-matched 401(k), and Company-sponsored Group Life/AD&D and Short and Long-term Disability Insurance.
• Park-like setting in Newark, Delaware.
• Internal committees designed with the needs and enjoyment of QPS employees in mind.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees