Sr Lab Tech Ops

Type: Contract, W2 only

Duration: 6+ months

Location: onsite in Branchburg, NJ

Working Days: M-F

Pay: up to $28/hr, DOE

Please note that at this time we are unable to sponsor employment authorization (both new and transfer)

A leading Global Biotech Company is seeking a Sr Lab Tech to work in a dynamic team dedicated to developing purification methods for oligonucleotides. Responsibilities include performing and documenting purification, downstream processing, characterization, and final formulation of various oligonucleotides using lab instruments such as HPLC, UV-VIS, etc. The Sr Lab Tech will also assist in new platform development, scale‑up activities, and troubleshooting issues in the Oligonucleotide Manufacturing group.

Responsibilities:

• Perform and oversee production and production support duties for Operations; ensure quality of production and lab testing.
• Follow departmental work instructions, SOPs, OSHA safety regulations, and cGMPs.
• Monitor lab supply inventory, generate expense purchase requisitions, input production data into SAP/LIMS, and maintain documentation.
• Interface with internal groups to ensure lab equipment maintenance, calibration, and documents conform to established practices.
• Attend required training and participate in on‑the‑job training.
• Participate in design and organization of experiments with supervisor; provide input for experimental protocols, investigations, and reports.
• Provide input for improving lab procedures; assist with new procedure development and evaluation of products/equipment; help generate SOPs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree
• 2-4 years of relevant experience
• Basic proficiency with MS Word and Excel
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to follow SOPs, safety regulations, and cGMPs
• Detail‑oriented with ability to maintain accurate documentation
• Comfortable interfacing with internal groups for equipment compliance
• Willing to participate in training and assist in experiment design

We are an Equal Opportunity employer and welcome talent across all aspects of background, orientation, origin, and identity in an inclusive and non-discriminatory way. Applicants receive consideration without bias and based on the relevant qualifications, talents, skills, experiences, and business needs.