Job Title: Lab Technician

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Lab Technician to support testing activities in our laboratory. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing comprehensive laboratory support, performing routine testing, maintaining and calibrating equipment, and ensuring a clean and organized work environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide laboratory support, including weighing, blending, and formulation preparation for routine coating and tablet press equipment operation, from lab to production scale.
• Prepare suspensions or granulations, set up and operate equipment, record data, and perform cleanup tasks.
• Perform routine testing for formulation performance, including measuring suspension pH and viscosities, gloss, color, disintegration, and routine tablet testing for weight variation, thickness, and hardness.
• Maintain and calibrate lab equipment.
• Maintain inventory of raw materials and laboratory supplies.
• Record test results electronically and provide feedback on any observations made during testing.
• Maintain clean work areas and equipment.
• Prepare the facility for customer events.

Essential Skills

• Knowledge of chemistry
• Experience in a GMP environment
• Proficiency in viscosity testing and pH meter usage

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry or a Scientific Discipline
• 0-3 years of experience working in a GMP environment, preferably within the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, or food industries

Work Environment

The role is lab-based, with a small team of around 5 people who wear multiple hats. The work environment is collaborative and dynamic. Once permanent, employees are eligible for bonuses, tuition reimbursement, and more.