GMP Laboratory Technician — Biotech QC Support

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401k match

Paid time off

Job summary

Piper Companies is seeking an energetic 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 workplace.

The candidate should have 0-2 years in a regulated lab, knowledge of GMP/GLP, and a life-science degree. Calibrations and documentation are part of daily duties, with opportunities in bioprocess and analytical workflows.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of professional experience in a regulated laboratory environment (GMP, BSL2, BSL3, BSL4, BSL1).
• Knowledge of GMP and GLP regulations.
• Familiarity with wet lab techniques including pipetting, 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

GMP compliance

Laboratory procedures

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in life science

Tools

pH meters

Centrifuges

HPLC

Mass spectrometry

Job description

Piper Companies is seeking an energetic 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 workplace.

The candidate should have 0-2 years in a regulated lab, knowledge of GMP/GLP, and a life-science degree. Calibrations and documentation are part of daily duties, with opportunities in bioprocess and analytical workflows.