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Laboratory Assistant

ALMAC Group
life insurance, 401(k)
United States, North Carolina, Durham
4238 Technology Drive (Show on map)
Nov 24, 2025
Almac Group is currently seeking a Laboratory Support Assistant for our Durham, NC location. The Laboratory Support Assistant will be responsible for supporting the daily, efficient running of the Almac Diagnostic Services Laboratory. This includes ensuring the housekeeping is kept to a high standard, maintaining equipment, managing inventory & stock, data compilation & completion, maintenance of the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) digital records folder, maintenance of the Global Chemical Assessment System (GCAS) and ensuring all protocols are followed. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Assist in the maintenance of laboratory equipment. Assist in the stock & inventory tasks required to maintain production such as maintain inventory, perform weekly stock checks, inspection and release of goods into the production areas and component labelling. Assist in the receipt and logging of laboratory consumables, reagents, equipment & materials Use LIMS to receive and log courier sample packages, dispatch/return customer samples as needed Act as the Almac Diagnostics laboratory point of contact for Almac Diagnostic's HSE to include maintenance & upkeep of the Safety Data Sheet System and the Global Chemical Assessment System (GCAS) for chemical assessments & tracking. Ensure high levels of cleanliness and housekeeping within all laboratories, including proper disposal of all waste and expired reagents/kits/consumables Ensure all protective clothing and equipment is available and suitable for use within the laboratories, to include send out of lab coats for off-site cleaning. Assist in the generation, revision, and/or review of laboratory or equipment-related SOPs and other quality documents. Maintain supporting documentation according to procedures, and promptly document and correct any non-conformances with minimal disruption to lab work. Manual handling of gas cylinders and dewars Qualifications: Required Experience / Education: High School Diploma Knowledge of laboratory terminology (biohazards, PPE, decontamination, etc.) Ability to use programs like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and perform fundamental operations like creating, editing and saving documents Familiarity with asceptic techniques such as keeping workspaces clean and free of contamination. Familiarity with basic laboratory safety protocols and procedures Preferred Experience / Education: Associate's degree in a science related field or 6 months - 1 year experience working in a commercialized environment or pharmaceutical/biotech technical role and familiar with GXP, GMP, GLP or GCP practices Laboratory familiarity with standard laboratory procedures and equipment. 1+ year of working in a pharmaceutical or laboratory-based role Experience using Laboratory Information Management Systems Experience with maintaining laboratory equipment Familiar with GMP, CLIA, and CAP laboratory guidelines Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practice and Good Documentation Guidelines What can Almac Group offer you? Medical, Vision & Dental benefits from the 1^st of the month following start date 20 days PTO per year, accrued monthly following start date 12 holidays per year as well as one day for Annual Diversity Day Company paid Long and Short-term disability along with Life Insurance 401k company contribution Professional development programs/ continuous learning opportunities Want to see our latest job opportunities? Follow us on LinkedIn Almac is an exceptional, award winning, drug development solutions provider at the forefront of the pharmaceutical industry. We are a privately owned organization that has organically grown over 50 years now employing over 7,500 highly skilled personnel worldwide. Our US Headquarters is located at Souderton, PA with additional operations scattered around the US and Europe. 'Partnering to Advance Human Health' is more than just a tagline - it is our way of life. Embracing diversity is at the heart of enhancing Almac Group's unique culture and reflects our fundamental belief that all people deserve equality, inclusivity and the opportunity for advancement. We are committed to cultivating a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive environment for all. Together, we will build on the strength in our diversity and deliver exceptional solutions to advance human health globally. RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE NOTE: Almac will only accept applications from agencies/business partners that have been invited to work on this role through our portal. Candidate Resumes/CV's not submitted through our portal or directly to Hiring Managers will be considered unsolicited and no fee will be payable. Thank you for your cooperation. Almac Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled - Proudly embracing diversity in all of its expressions. EEO is the Law EEO is the Law GINA Supplement Almac provides reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities who need assistance completing the application process. Please email us at ADARequest@almacgroup.com to request assistance.