The successful candidate will join the Product Development team and play a key role in supporting research and development activities within the product development laboratory. This position is responsible for executing laboratory experiments, supporting pilot-scale and developmental manufacturing activities, and maintaining laboratory operations in a safe, organized, and compliant manner.
The candidate will receive training on applicable process equipment, unit operations, laboratory procedures, and documentation requirements. Following successful completion of training, the individual will be expected to independently execute assigned experiments and technical activities with minimal supervision.
Key Responsibilities Product Development and Technical Operations
Support the manufacture and processing of developmental and experimental product lots.
Execute laboratory and process unit operations in accordance with established procedures and protocols.
Prepare materials, equipment, and supplies required for development activities.
Conduct experiments and developmental studies as directed by project scientists and engineers.
Prepare, package, and ship samples for internal and external testing.
Operate laboratory and pilot-scale equipment following appropriate training.
Assist with troubleshooting process and operational issues and communicate findings to laboratory management.
Laboratory Support Activities
Perform sample handling activities, including sampling, labeling, logging, storage, transfer, and tracking of results.
Maintain laboratory inventory, stock supplies, and coordinate replenishment of materials as needed.
Perform general laboratory housekeeping, cleaning, organization, and equipment maintenance activities.
Ensure laboratory workspaces remain compliant with safety, quality, and operational standards.
Documentation and Compliance
Follow Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and accurately record experimental activities, observations, and data generated during development work.
Complete all required documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
Support quality systems and compliance requirements associated with laboratory operations.
Collaboration and Continuous Improvement
Participate on cross-functional project teams as needed to support development activities.
Work collaboratively with scientists, engineers, and management to resolve technical and operational challenges.
Contribute to the efficient execution of product development programs and laboratory initiatives.
Safety
Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and training requirements.
Participate in safety meetings and safety improvement activities.
Promptly report safety concerns, incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions.
Maintain a safe working environment for yourself and others.
Qualifications and Skills
Associate degree or Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biology, or a related scientific discipline preferred.
Prior experience in a pharmaceutical, consumer healthcare, food, chemical, or research laboratory environment is preferred.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic setting.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to follow detailed procedures and maintain accurate records.
Flexibility to adapt to changing project priorities and laboratory demands.
Ability to work independently following appropriate training.
Working Conditions
Primary work schedule consists of standard business hours.
Some overtime, weekend, or off-shift work may be required to support experimental schedules, developmental manufacturing activities, and project timelines.
Position requires routine laboratory work, including standing for extended periods, handling laboratory materials and equipment, and following all applicable safety requirements.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Chattanooga, TN
Skills
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Biotech and Pharmaceuticalunmatched
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Documentationunmatched
Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Housekeeping/Cleaningunmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Inventory Managementunmatched
Laboratoryunmatched
Laboratory Equipmentunmatched
Laboratory Managementunmatched
Laboratory Operationsunmatched
Laboratory Techniquesunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Multitaskingunmatched
Operational Communicationsunmatched
Operations Processesunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Procedure Developmentunmatched
Product Developmentunmatched
Production Scheduleunmatched
Project Engineeringunmatched
Quality System Requirements (QSR)unmatched
Record Keepingunmatched
Regulatory Complianceunmatched
Research & Development (R&D)unmatched
Research Laboratoryunmatched
Safety Complianceunmatched
Safety Trainingunmatched
Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Technical Operationsunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
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