Junior Lab Assistant

Standardized Title: Laboratory Assistant

About the Opportunity
A role within the Industrial Manufacturing Quality Control & Analytical Laboratory Services sector. We are hiring a Junior Lab Assistant to support remote laboratory operations digital sample management and QA documentation workflows for production and testing teams. This remote position focuses on accurate data handling LIMS-driven tracking and coordinating lab activities with on-site technicians and vendors.

Role & Responsibilities

• Coordinate receipt chain-of-custody and digital logging of samples using the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) ensuring accurate metadata and timestamps.
• Perform timely data entry validation and basic analytics of test results; flag discrepancies and escalate quality issues to technical leads.
• Prepare and document reagent recipes standard solutions and sample labels; maintain calibration and maintenance records by scheduling and tracking activities with on-site teams.
• Support QA/QC workflows by compiling test reports generating trend logs and initiating corrective action requests when out-of-spec results are detected.
• Manage consumables and reagent inventory virtuallycreate procurement requests monitor reorder points and coordinate deliveries with suppliers.
• Maintain and update SOPs safety documents and training records; run remote onboarding and refresher sessions for field/contract lab staff as required.

Skills & Qualifications

Must-Have

• LIMS
• Analytical balance operation
• Spectrophotometer operation
• Micropipette technique

Preferred

• Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)
• ISO/IEC 17025 familiarity

Benefits & Culture Highlights

• Fully remote flexible-hours role with structured coordination to accommodate on-site sampling schedules.
• Opportunity to build hands-on analytical experience and progress into on-site laboratory technician roles.
• Supportive process-driven environment focused on quality continuous improvement and practical training.

Why this role is compelling
This position is ideal for detail-oriented candidates who enjoy technical lab work but prefer a remote documentation-centric role. You will play a critical part in ensuring data integrity smooth sample logistics and compliance-ready recordsimpacting product quality and regulatory readiness across manufacturing operations.

Required Skills:

recordsdatadigitalmanagementdocumentation