Lab Technician – Pharmaceutical

Basic Function

This position plays a key role in the timely development of new pharmaceutical products utilizing softgel formulation and process drug delivery technologies. The individual will support pre-formulation, formulation, and process development activities within a laboratory environment while maintaining compliance with safety and documentation requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain laboratory instruments and equipment, ensuring proper cleaning and organization of work areas
• Manage inventory of glassware, chemicals, reagents, raw materials, excipients, consumables, and media
• Dispose of hazardous waste in accordance with environmental regulations and company procedures
• Receive, label, and store solvents and analytical reagents
• Prepare reagents, standards, and media required for laboratory analysis
• Set up, operate, and clean isolators and laboratory equipment
• Support preparation of solubility and compatibility samples
• Operate mixers, laboratory-scale encapsulation machines, coating pans, and related equipment
• Prepare laboratory fill mixes and gel swatches
• Execute drying studies and assist in process evaluations
• Wash, inspect, and package laboratory batches
• Perform testing including:
• Fill moisture
• Water activity
• Hardness
• Fill and shell weight
• Rheology
• Burst strength
• Impact/drop testing
• Disintegration testing
• Record results in notebooks, batch records, reports, and logbooks following documentation standards
• Clean glassware and laboratory equipment as required
• Ship samples (including animal PK samples and airfills) when needed
• Maintain laboratory documentation and filing systems
• Assist with training of new personnel as needed
• Follow departmental guidance, SOPs, and safety procedures
• Perform additional duties as assigned
• May work with highly potent compounds, including hormones

Education & Experience

• High School diploma required; coursework in scientific disciplines preferred
• Prior laboratory experience preferred
• Basic understanding of pharmaceutical or chemical laboratory practices is a plus
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Good organizational and time management abilities

Knowledge & Skills

• Accurate and legible documentation skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Experience using laboratory equipment, including balances, preferred
• Ability to follow SOPs and detailed instructions
• Basic knowledge of laboratory safety procedures

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Regular standing, walking, reaching, stooping, kneeling, and crouching
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds (greater weight with assistance)
• Ability to comply with laboratory gowning requirements
• Frequent use of laboratory and office equipment
• Ability to read documents and work on computer monitors
• Color differentiation capability required
• Ability to work extended or off-hours as needed

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $20.78 - $22.91 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21 - $23