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Lab Technician (General Laborer)

employment with us
Tustin, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/9/2026

Position Summary

HR MGMT 10, LLC is an Employer of Record providing workforce support services to partnered brands operating in regulated and consumer product industries.


We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Entry-Level Lab Technician to join our peptide manufacturing and quality control facility. This is a great opportunity for someone early in their laboratory career who wants to learn in a structured, regulated environment. Full training will be provided on all key procedures, equipment, and compliance requirements. No prior pharmaceutical or peptide experience is required.

 

Core Responsibilities

In this role, you will be trained on and supported through the following areas:

1. Sample Handling & Testing Support

  • Receive, log, and track incoming peptide samples including raw materials and finished products

  • Assist with sample preparation, dilutions, and handling under the guidance of experienced lab staff

  • Learn to perform analytical testing such as pH measurement, moisture content, and basic quality checks

  • Support HPLC (High-Performance Liquid Chromatography) analysis — full training provided

  • Learn FTIR spectroscopy for identity confirmation — training provided

  • Flag and escalate any unusual or out-of-specification results to the Lab Director promptly

2. Microbiological & Environmental Testing Support

  • Assist with routine microbiological testing procedures as directed by senior lab staff

  • Help prepare laboratory media, reagents, and cultures under supervision

  • Support environmental monitoring activities including air and surface sampling

  • Follow cleanroom protocols and procedures — training will be provided

3. Equipment Operation & Upkeep

  • Learn to operate and maintain key laboratory instruments including balances, pH meters, and pipettes

  • Assist with routine equipment cleaning, calibration checks, and record-keeping

  • Maintain organized, accurate logs for all equipment and testing activities

4. Documentation & Compliance

  • Follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and safety guidelines as trained

  • Accurately record testing data in laboratory notebooks and systems in compliance with GLP/GDP standards

  • Learn and adhere to cGMP documentation practices — guidance provided throughout onboarding

  • Support the lab in maintaining audit-ready records and documentation

5. Validation & Stability Study Assistance

  • Assist with sample collection for cleaning validation and environmental monitoring

  • Support ongoing stability studies for finished products under defined conditions

  • Help with data entry and record maintenance for validation activities

6. Third-Party Lab Coordination Support

  • Assist in preparing and packaging samples for submission to external contract laboratories

  • Help manage chain-of-custody documentation and coordinate sample logistics

  • Learn to review certificates of analysis (COAs) and document results in lab systems

7. Lab Maintenance & Inventory

  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment in accordance with cGMP standards

  • Dispose of biohazard, chemical, and peptide-related waste per applicable safety regulations

  • Monitor reagent and supply inventory; assist with replenishment requests

Qualifications

Required

  • High School Diploma or GED

  • Basic familiarity with laboratory settings, whether through coursework, internship, or entry-level work experience

  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow written procedures precisely

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

  • Reliable, punctual, and comfortable working in a structured, regulated environment

  • Ability to work safely with chemicals and biological materials with proper PPE (training provided)

Preferred (Not Required)

  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, or a related science

  • Any hands-on laboratory experience — academic labs, internships, or prior lab assistant roles all count

  • Familiarity with basic lab documentation practices (GLP, GDP, lab notebooks)

  • Exposure to analytical instruments (any type) — we will train on all equipment specific to this role

  • Interest in pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, or compounding environments

Training & Growth

This role is designed for candidates who are motivated to learn. You will receive hands-on training in:

  • HPLC operation and data interpretation

  • FTIR spectroscopy and raw material testing

  • Microbiological and endotoxin (LAL) testing

  • Environmental monitoring protocols

  • cGMP, GLP, and GDP documentation standards

  • FDA regulatory compliance (21 CFR Part 111/211) as it applies to your role

  • Lyophilization (freeze-drying) support and stability testing

Employees who demonstrate consistent performance and attention to detail will have opportunities for advancement within the lab team.

What Success Looks Like

  • Samples are received, tracked, and documented accurately with no chain-of-custody gaps

  • All testing data is recorded in compliance with GLP/cGMP standards and is audit-ready

  • Equipment is kept clean, calibrated, and operational with no compliance gaps

  • Out-of-specification results are identified and escalated promptly to support rapid resolution

  • The laboratory environment stays clean, organized, and safe at all times

Compensation & Benefits

Pay Rate

$20.00 per hour (entry-level; placement based on experience)

Incentives

Performance-based incentives based on individual and facility performance

Benefits

Access to company-sponsored benefits per HR MGMT 10, LLC plans and eligibility requirements

 

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

  • Laboratory setting with exposure to chemicals, biohazards, peptide compounds, and airborne particles

  • Personal protective equipment (PPE) required at all times in the laboratory — provided by employer

  • Controlled environment; cleanroom or ISO-classified spaces may be required (training provided)

  • Fast-paced environment; noise levels may vary from moderate to loud

  • Ability to sit, stand, walk, and use hands for extended periods

  • Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds occasionally

  • Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation

Employment Relationship & Legal Notices

Employment with HR MGMT 10, LLC is at will and may be terminated by either party at any time with or without cause or notice in accordance with applicable law. This job description does not create an employment contract. HR MGMT 10, LLC complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.

Equal Employment Opportunity

HR MGMT 10, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on any protected characteristic under applicable law.

 

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