Laboratory Technician - Symbiotic Research

Lab Technician – Mount Olive, New Jersey

We are on the prowl for a Lab Technician to join our Mount Olive, New Jersey team at Symbiotic Research, a Tentamus North America company! If you are deeply passionate about science and enthusiastic about broadening your expertise, we invite you to apply today and become a vital part of our mission.

The Laboratory Technician will contribute to a world class laboratory by performing various laboratory duties under the direction of scientific staff. Responsibilities may include:

• Performing sample extraction, workup and pipetting.
• Adhering to all laboratory safety practices and following applicable GLP regulations and government guidelines to conduct studies.
• Documenting all work performed following GDP principles.
• Communicating clearly with laboratory staff and scientists.
• Relying on SOPs and/or methods to perform the functions of the job.
• Preparing routine solutions; maintaining laboratory cleanliness and organizing all lab supplies for easy accessibility, and providing laboratory maintenance.
• Maintaining and calibrating the laboratory instruments as assigned.
• Supporting laboratory staff as needed.

Full-Time, 40 hours per week. Monday – Friday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM or 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM with a 30‑minute lunch break.

Our ideal candidate will be authorized to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship; have a BS in Biology or a related science field or have experience working in a scientific laboratory setting; and be able to work both independently and within a team. Other items include:

• Knowledge of the use, maintenance, and/or calibration of most GLP equipment.
• Knowledge of laboratory operations.
• Must be able to work in a flexible environment, perform a variety of tasks and prioritize work.
• Ability to work under minimum supervision.
• Ability to implement scientific procedures and processes involved with residue, environmental fate and metabolism studies.
• Exhibit excellent oral and strong written communication skills.
• Self-sufficient in planning and executing daily responsibilities and the ability to tend to experimental details and attention to detail.
• Good computer skills and being adept with standard software (e.g., Windows, Excel, Word).
• Must be able to read, understand, and follow SOPs, policies and regulations, and provide general laboratory support.
• Required to frequently stand, walk, and sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

$16 per hour and a comprehensive and low‑cost benefit plan (medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, HSA). Ample PTO and a matching 401k.

Labs for Life® – We are a global network of full‑service accredited analytical laboratories providing crucial quality and safety analysis for clients locally, nationally, and beyond using proven methods of chemistry and microbiology. Many of the products you use and consume daily rely on Tentamus labs. With 20 labs in North America and growing (100 globally), we celebrate having talented diverse scientific and service‑oriented professionals.