The candidate will be a member of the product development or analytical sciences team and will be responsible for assisting with the execution of experiments within the Analytical research or product development laboratory. The candidate for this position will need to become trained on applicable production operations on the unit operations in the lab as well as general laboratory procedures. Following training, the candidate will be expected to independently execute assigned experiments with minimal direction from laboratory supervision. Key responsibilities will include: Perform technical process operations for developmental lots. Execute process unit operations including: glassware clearning, arrangement of supplies, stock supplies, conduct experiments, prepare samples for testing, operate equipment and package and ship samples. Actual tasks will be beyond what are mentioned but the person will be trained on the taks. In order to support technical operations, candidate will also be required to support various lab functions such as: Sampling, sample login, label, transfer, and logging of results. General lab duties such as general housekeeping and cleaning and inventory management. Identify production or analytical issues and relays them to the laboratory management. Ensure all required paperwork is complete, accurate and done in a timely manner to ensure a quality product. Participation in cross-functional teams, where necessary, to assure correct performance of process operations and working with management to resolve process operations issues. Follow all procedures put into effect to ensure your safety as well as the safety of others. Participate in safety meetings, report all safety issues, concerns, incidents and near misses to the team leadership. Follow good documentation practices to record all activities performed and data generated in production of developmental experiments. The primary shift will be standard business hours, however, experiment schedule will also require overtime and off shift work.Skills: Demonstrated interpersonal skill, including flexibility and ability to work in a team environment. Prior experience working in pharmaceutical or chemcal laboratories a plus. Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated organization skills, ability to multitask, and work in a dynamic environment. MS Office 2010 or higher.
Minimum Qualifications: Associate degree (12 plus 2) in a scientific discipline with at least one year experience or BS/BA in Life Science with no experience.