Lab Associate

Lab Associate I - Analytical Chemistry cGMP Lab OTC & Pharma Testing HPLC/GC Cleveland OH $28-30/hr Temp or $55-60K Perm

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Andrew Kraig

Salary: $55,000 - $60,000 per year

A bit about us:

Founded over 40 years ago and based in Cleveland, with additional lab capabilities supporting diverse testing needs, we are a highly specialized, FDA cGMP-compliant analytical lab serving OTC drug, cosmetic, dietary supplement, botanical, and pharmaceutical clients. Our mission is to provide reliable, science-driven support in product development, raw material and finished product testing, and method validation through cutting-edge instrumentation and industry integrity.

Why join us?

Competitive Compensation: $28-30/hr (Temp) or $55K-$60K (Perm DOE)

Opportunity for Temp-to-Hire with Long-Term Growth

Hands-On Lab Role with Exposure to Diverse Analytical Methods

DA cGMP-Compliant Facility with Cutting-Edge Equipment

High-Impact, Mission-Driven Work Across Multiple Regulated Industries

Supportive Team Environment with Autonomy in Daily TasksJob Details

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

Prepare samples of OTC drugs, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, dietary supplements, and botanicals following established SOPs

Perform validated chemical analysis using IR, UV, dissolution, viscosity, and other physical/chemical instrumentation

Conduct HPLC and/or GC quantitative analysis (highly preferred)

Accurately document and report data, ready for QA review

Maintain lab inventory including reagents and disposables

Work independently to manage daily responsibilities while supporting lab goalsYou should have most of the following:

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or an Associate's degree in Science (Chemistry strongly preferred)

Minimum 2 years of hands-on laboratory experience in an analytical chemistry setting

Experience with HPLC and/or GC strongly desired

Background in physical chemistry techniques including IR, UV, viscosity, and melting point

Proven ability to follow validated methods and generate QA-ready documentation

Experience in regulated environments, especially cGMP, a plus

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.