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Lab Technician I
Job Description
Basic Function:
This position contributes significantly to the successful timely development of new pharmaceutical products utilizing Softgel Formulation/Process drug delivery systems and technologies by carrying out required preformulation, formulation and process activities.
Specific Activities, and Responsibilities:
• Responsibility for the maintenance and cleaning of laboratory instruments and equipment; maintaining the laboratory in a clean and organized state
• Maintains inventory of glassware, chemicals, reagents, raw materials/excipients, consumables, media and materials needed for preformulation and formulation activities
• Disposes of hazardous waste according to environmental regulations and company/ departmental procedures.
• Receive, label and store receipts of solvents and other analytical reagents.
• Prepares reagents, standards, media, etc. needed for analysis
• Sets up, uses and cleans isolator
• Supports preparation of solubility, compatibility samples
• Sets up, operates and cleans mixers, laboratory scale encapsulation machine, coating pan and/or other equipment
• Prepares laboratory fill mixes
• Prepares gel swatches
• Executes drying studies
• Washes, inspects and packages laboratory batches
• Performs fill moisture, water activity, hardness, fill and shell weight, rheology, burst strength, impact/drop testing, disintegration and/or other testing
• Records the results in approved notebooks, batch records, reports and logbooks.
• Washes glassware used to perform analysis if needed
• Ships samples to customers (animal PK samples, airfills, etc.) as needed
• Files and maintains laboratory records
• May provide training to new or existing personnel
• Required to read and execute departmental guidance and SOPs.
• Performs other miscellaneous duties as required
• May be required to work with highly potent compounds, hormones.
Knowledge Requirements:
Education or Equivalent:
• Requires High School education, and preferably with some college course work in related sciences.
• Prefer prior experience in a laboratory setting.
• Must possess good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers.
• Good organizational skills required
Knowledge/Skills Requirements:
• Must have accurate and legible documentation skills
• Knowledge of software applications (MS Word and Excel)
• Experience with analytical equipment (balances) preferred
• Required to use laboratory equipment
Physical/Mental Requirements:
• Ability to work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines
• Ability to stand, walk and reach regularly.
• Individual is required to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch regularly and lift to 40 pounds; no lifting greater than 44.09 pounds without assistance.
• Can access laboratory, office areas and manufacturing with ability to comply with gowning requirements.
• Can use required laboratory and office equipment
• Vision requirements include reading of written documents and frequent use of a computer monitor.
• Vision requirements include ability to differentiate color, have 20/30 vision with or without corrective lenses, read written documents and frequent use of a computer monitor.
Equal Opportunity Employer: We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, gender identity or expression, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy not to discriminate against any applicant or employee, and we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful work environment across all locations in which we operate. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our mission and enhance our ability to serve clients globally. If you have a disability or require any reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please inform your recruiter or contact us directly so that we can explore the appropriate arrangements.
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