R&d Lab Technician

Job Title:

R&D Lab Technician / Associate Scientist

Job Description

The R&D Lab Technician / Associate Scientist performs comprehensive testing and documentation of finished goods, stability samples, in-process samples, and raw materials within a QC Chemistry and Microbiology laboratory. This role supports a GMP pharmaceutical environment by executing environmental monitoring, water testing, and analytical methods, while ensuring data integrity, adherence to quality standards, and audit readiness.

Responsibilities

+ Perform up to 50% of daily work in environmental monitoring, water testing, and preparatory setup activities to support laboratory testing operations.

+ Calibrate and standardize laboratory instruments such as balances and pH meters in accordance with established procedures.

+ Assist with laboratory inventory management, including stocking, receiving, and storing media, solutions, and other laboratory supplies.

+ aPrepare and stage solutions and samples for testing by advanced analysts, ensuring proper labeling, handling, and documentation.

+ Understand, follow, and promote data integrity principles in all testing and documentation activities.

+ Independently perform core analytical techniques and methods for testing raw materials, finished goods, stability, and in-process samples.

+ Conduct testing that involves higher complexity or difficulty compared to standard methods, following established protocols and GMP requirements.

+ Verify that calibration of critical laboratory equipment is current prior to use and document calibration status as required.

+ Perform up to 25% of daily work in housekeeping activities to maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment.

+ Clean and organize laboratory benches, sinks, drawers, cabinets, solvent cabinets, fume hoods, refrigerators, freezers, desiccators, and storage areas.

+ Occasionally clean laboratory pipettes and other glassware to support accurate and reliable testing.

+ Maintain laboratory instruments by disposing of waste properly, cleaning equipment, and replacing consumable parts as needed.

+ Ensure all laboratory areas remain audit-ready at all times by maintaining documentation, cleanliness, and equipment status in compliance with quality standards.

+ Participate in ongoing training and development focused on laboratory technology, methods, and quality systems.

+ Train other analysts in areas of expertise, including chromatographic techniques, laboratory documentation practices, and documentation review.

+ Actively participate in, and when appropriate lead, laboratory projects or teams, contributing technical input and proposing solutions to problems encountered.

+ Apply aseptic techniques and sterilization practices in relevant laboratory activities to ensure sample and product integrity.

+ Support quality control and quality assurance activities by performing analytical testing and documenting results in accordance with GMP and internal procedures.

Essential Skills

+ Experience working in a Quality Control laboratory, preferably within a GMP pharmaceutical facility.

+ Proficiency in wet chemistry and analytical chemistry techniques used in QC testing.

+ Working knowledge of biology, microbiology, or related life sciences as applied in laboratory testing.

+ Hands-on experience with environmental monitoring and water testing in a laboratory or cleanroom setting.

+ Ability to perform preparatory setup for testing, including solution preparation, sample staging, and instrument readiness.

+ Demonstrated understanding of aseptic technique and sterilization practices in a laboratory environment.

+ Familiarity with raw material testing, finished product testing, stability testing, and in-process sample analysis.

+ Strong attention to data integrity, including accurate documentation, recordkeeping, and compliance with laboratory procedures.

+ Ability to perform and verify calibrations and standardizations of laboratory instruments such as balances and pH meters.

+ Capability to maintain laboratory cleanliness, organization, and audit readiness in accordance with quality standards.

+ Effective communication skills to document results clearly and to train or support other analysts.

+ Ability to work independently on assigned testing while following established protocols and quality requirements.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+ Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Microbiology, Biology, Biochemistry, or a related scientific field.

+ Experience in a Quality Control Laboratory within a GMP pharmaceutical facility is preferred.

+ Exposure to cleanroom environments and cleanroom practices is beneficial.

+ Familiarity with quality assurance concepts and practices in a regulated laboratory setting.

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Experience with chromatographic techniques and related analytical methods is an advantage.

+ Ability to review documentation for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with procedures.

+ Experience participating in or leading laboratory projects or continuous improvement initiatives.

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