Lab Technician - II

Lab Technician - II

On-site, 5 days per week Standard hours: ~8:00 AM – 4:30/5:00 PM May require:
Early or late shifts (~6+ times/year) Occasional weekend work (~2 times/year) Work requires flexibility—employees stay until work is complete

We are seeking an entry-level to early-career Manufacturing Scientist/Engineer to support upstream operations within antibody-drug conjugate (Client) manufacturing in an oncology-focused pharmaceutical environment. This role combines hands-on manufacturing with process ownership, continuous improvement, and technical problem-solving.

• Execute upstream manufacturing processes including:
  Fermentation Solvent-based recovery Multi-stage chemical synthesis Operate within a multi-step drug substance production process Prepare buffers and support in-house reagent production Own and execute assigned processes end-to-end (not shift hand-off based) Perform process monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimization Collaborate with engineering and cross-functional teams Involves use of specialized PPE and handling of cytotoxic materials under strict safety protocols
• Support:
  Continuous improvement (CI) initiatives Process qualifications and validation Tech transfers and new product introductions
• Author technical documentation, including:
  Reports SOPs Batch records

• Bachelor's degree in:
  Biology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related field
• Strong understanding of scientific principles and laboratory/manufacturing practices
• Ability to learn complex processes and equipment

Exposure to pharmaceutical or biotech manufacturing Knowledge of GMP environments Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills

• Entry-level or recent graduate (2-4 years' experience)
• Motivated to commit long-term (not short-term experience seekers)
• Comfortable with a non-routine, highly technical manufacturing environment
• Strong ownership mindset and adaptability

What You Will Achieve You will have knowledge of process equipment and systems and manufacturing operations with the primary responsibility to execute process and equipment operation activities during manufacturing operations. Due to your expertise in the manufacturing domain, you may participate in training for operational qualifications and assist the Team Lead or other team members as needed. You will conduct all activities in accordance with Company policies and standard operating procedures,
*** Values, and global regulatory guidelines, environmental guidelines etc. As an associate, your focus on the job will contribute in achieving project tasks and goals. Through your domain knowledge and commitment, you will create a collaborative team environment for your colleagues. It is your hard work and focus that will make
*** ready to achieve new milestones and help patients across the globe.

• Execute production activities using knowledge of process equipment, systems, and manufacturing operations.
• Participate in operational qualification training and assist the Team Lead as needed.
• Ensure all activities comply with Company policies, standard operating procedures,
  *** Values, and global regulatory and environmental guidelines.
• Work in a structured environment using established procedures.
• Ensure work is regularly reviewed for technical judgment, completeness, and accuracy.
• Assist in troubleshooting, technology transfer, and start-up activities. Applies established analytical tools to reduce cycle times and optimize production scheduling.
• Oversee technical documentation for production and process approvals, ensuring compliance with Current Good Manufacturing Practices, and manage process activities by adhering to Standard Operating Procedures.
• Assists production teams with batch paperwork and performs system transactions.
• Monitors and communicates production metrics.
• Ensures compliance with all government and company regulatory requirements.
• Verifies batch reconciliation and investigates all discrepancies immediately. Prepares Manufacturing Discrepancy Reports, as necessary, and escalates issues…