GMP Lab Technician – Biotech Manufacturing Support

Piper Companies; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Piper Companies in Gaithersburg, MD seeks an energetic Laboratory Technician to support GMP manufacturing operations. You will perform routine experiments, prepare reagents, maintain equipment, and ensure a safe, compliant lab environment.

The role requires up to 2 years in a regulated lab, knowledge of GMP/GLP, wet-lab skills, and the ability to work independently and with a team. Bachelor’s degree in life sciences is preferred. Salary ranges from $50,000 to $60,000 with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of professional experience in a regulated laboratory environment (GMP, BSL2-4)
• Knowledge of GMP and GLP regulations
• Familiarity with wet lab techniques including pipetting, buffer/prep, media prep, solution prep, aseptic technique, chromatography, mass spec, spectroscopy, GC-MS, UV-Vis, pH, protein purification
• Experience with calibration of laboratory equipment
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Bachelor’s degree in life science fields (Biotechnology, Biology, Chemistry, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Perform routine laboratory procedures such as sample preparation, pipetting, solution/reagent preparation, and basic analytical techniques
• Conduct experiments following SOPs, protocols, and quality standards
• Operate, clean, and maintain laboratory equipment (balances, pH meters, centrifuges, incubators)
• Support equipment calibration, preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting
• Participate in general lab upkeep, organization, and cleanliness
• Maintain accurate, thorough, and timely documentation in lab notebooks or electronic systems

Skills

GMP/GLP knowledge

Wet lab techniques

Documentation

Independent work / Team collaboration

Bachelor’s degree in life sciences

Education

Bachelor’s degree in life science

Job description

Piper Companies in Gaithersburg, MD seeks an energetic Laboratory Technician to support GMP manufacturing operations. You will perform routine experiments, prepare reagents, maintain equipment, and ensure a safe, compliant lab environment.

The role requires up to 2 years in a regulated lab, knowledge of GMP/GLP, wet-lab skills, and the ability to work independently and with a team. Bachelor’s degree in life sciences is preferred. Salary ranges from $50,000 to $60,000 with comprehensive benefits.