GMP Laboratory Technician – Biotech Lab Support

ZP Group; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Piper Companies is hiring a Laboratory Technician to support GMP manufacturing operations in Gaithersburg, MD. The role involves performing routine experiments, preparing reagents, maintaining equipment, and ensuring a safe, compliant work environment. Responsibilities include following SOPs, conducting experiments, maintaining equipment, and documenting results.

Requires 0-2 years in regulated labs and a life-science degree. Compensation ranges from $50,000 to $60,000 with benefits.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of professional experience working in a regulated laboratory environment (GMP, BSL2, BSL3, BSL4, BSL1)
• Knowledge of GMP and GLP regulations
• Familiarity with wet lab techniques including pipetting, cell culture, buffer prep, media prep, solution prep, serial dilutions, aseptic technique, gel electrophoresis, chromatography, mass spec, spectroscopy, GC-MS, UV-Vis, pH, protein purification, etc.
• Experience with calibration of laboratory equipment
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Bachelor’s degree in life science field (Biotechnology, Biology, Biology, Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Perform routine laboratory procedures such as sample preparation, pipetting, solution/reagent preparation, and basic analytical techniques
• Conduct experiments following established SOPs, protocols, and quality standards
• Operate, clean, and maintain laboratory equipment (e.g., 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

pipetting

cell culture

buffer prep

media prep

solution prep

serial dilutions

aseptic technique

gel electrophoresis

chromatography

mass spectrometry

spectroscopy

GC-MS

UV-Vis

pH

protein purification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in life science field

Job description

Piper Companies is hiring a Laboratory Technician to support GMP manufacturing operations in Gaithersburg, MD. The role involves performing routine experiments, preparing reagents, maintaining equipment, and ensuring a safe, compliant work environment. Responsibilities include following SOPs, conducting experiments, maintaining equipment, and documenting results.

Requires 0-2 years in regulated labs and a life-science degree. Compensation ranges from $50,000 to $60,000 with benefits.