Lab Technician

DURATION - 3-6 MONTHS WITH POSSIBLE EXTENSION

ONSITE POSITION

SHIFT - MON-FRI 8AM - 4:30PM.

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

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