Title:  Laboratory Technician

Job Summary

Provide assistance to the Chemist/Scientist/ Management, by performing various laboratory support functions.

Area Of Responsibility

Under the direction of laboratory Management, this individual:

• Prepare mobile phase/diluents dissolution media; and perform the daily calibration of pH meters, balances, Karl Fisher apparatus and other laboratory equipment’s as assigned.
• Clean the laboratory glassware, dissolution bath and maintain the cleanliness in the laboratory.
• Clean the microbiological laboratory as per applicable SOP.
•  Perform any testing as required by the management, after adequate training.
• Follow the analysts’ instructions to collect the glassware, set up the dissolution baths, and remove the organic waste & HPLC vials, from the LC’s.
• Collect the samples from the Vault per the testing schedule/plan based on the analyst/ management’s requirement. Count the tablets/capsules & perform ATW/ACFW.
• Perform data entry, filing, and organization, and maintain raw materials, finished product and sample logbooks required.
• Remove the released samples from the appropriate area, and dispose them accordingly as per SOP.
• Maintain and monitor lab supplies, chemicals inventory in the lab.
• Check the expiration dates of the standards, chemicals, remove the expired chemicals, & dispose them accordingly.

Work Conditions:

Laboratory environment:

• Flow and safety hoods
• Exposure to noise, bio-hazardous (live cultures), and chemicals
• May entail exposure to radiation within NRC limits
• Exposure to non-hazardous and hazardous chemicals and materials
• Moderate noise, oven heat, open flame, chemical fume hoods areas requiring wearing appropriate safety equipment (i.e. gloves, lab coat, safety glasses and respirator)

Physical Requirements:

• Stand, sit, walk, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, reach with arms and hands, talk or hear, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Close vision; depth perception; ability to adjust focus
• Use of repetitive motion
• Able to operate computer/office machines
• Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

Travel Estimate

Up  to  0 %

Education and Job Qualification

• Minimum of High School/Trade School/Vocational School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.  B.S. degree preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications.
• Demonstrated excellent communication: verbal and written.
• A self-starter with a hands-on approach and a can-do attitude.
• The requirement for English language proficiency for this job role is Intermediate-B1+ (comparable to Global CEFR Independent B1) level based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

Experience

• Entry level position, previous experience not required. 

Actual base compensation may vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to geographical location and experience. In addition, this position is part of the Annual Performance Bonus Plan. Employees are eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs which include medical, dental and vision coverage; life insurance; disability insurance; 401(k) savings plan; flexible spending accounts; and the employee assistance program. Employees also receive various paid time off benefits, including vacation time and sick time.

Actual base compensation may vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to geographical location and experience. In addition, this position is part of the Annual Performance Bonus Plan, and may be eligible for the Employees are eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs which include medical, dental and vision coverage; life insurance; disability insurance; 401(k) savings plan; flexible spending accounts; and the employee assistance program. Employees also receive various paid time off benefits, including vacation time and sick time.

The compensation and benefits described above are subject to the terms and conditions of any governing plans, policies, practices, agreements, or other materials or documents as in effect from time to time, including but not limited to terms and conditions regarding eligibility. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company, or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees as assigned to this job. Nothing herein shall preclude the employer from changing these duties from time to time and assigning comparable duties or other duties commensurate with the experience and background of the incumbent(s).

We provide equal employment opportunities for all current employees and applicants for employment. This policy means that no one will be discriminated against because of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, nationality, citizenship, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, affectional or sexual orientation, military or veteran status, generic predisposing characteristics or any other basis prohibited by law.