Lab Assistant (Pharmaceutical Manufacturing)

Granules Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Granules Pharmaceuticals Inc. in Chantilly, VA is seeking a Laboratory Support Technician to perform glassware cleaning, housekeeping, and preparation of media and test solutions while assisting chemists with analyses.

Responsibilities include ordering chemicals, labeling with dates, calibrating balances and pH meters, packing samples for external labs, logging information, and ensuring waste disposal complies with procedures and cGMP.

Qualifications

• Follow written standard operating procedures and keep clear records.
• Strong communication skills, ability to listen, write clearly and document results.
• Ability to work with computers and software applications.
• Previous laboratory experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Clean and store laboratory glassware; maintain lab housekeeping.
• Prepare media and test solutions as instructed by chemists.
• Order and receive chemicals; label with date and expiration.
• Calibrate balances and pH meters.
• Pack and ship samples to external laboratories for testing.
• Record sample information in the logbook and assign AR numbers.
• Store samples per material requirements.
• Dispose waste according to procedures and cGMP practices.
• Assist in the stability program and monitor chambers.
• Follow SOPs and cGMP safety guidelines.

Skills

SOP compliance

Documentation

Communication skills

Computer skills

Laboratory experience

Education

High school diploma, associate or bachelor's degree in Chemistry/Life Sciences

Tools

pH meters

Balances

Lab safety equipment

Job description

Description

Job Type
Full-time

Granules Pharmaceuticals Inc., (GPI) is a subsidiary of Granules India LTD. Over the past 34 years, we have worked towards strengthening our core and we are currently the 10th fastest growing generic pharma company in the US! With our sites in Chantilly and Manassas, Virginia, we have R&D through manufacturing and packaging of our medicines including pulsatile drug release in tablet and capsule dosage form, orally disintegrating modified release tablets (XR, MR, ER), modified release suspension and controlled substances capabilities in an abuse deterrent technology platform. We are dedicated to excellence in manufacturing, quality, and commercialization of generic drugs to give customers reliable and affordable options.

Job Summary

Perform cleanliness of all laboratory glassware, maintain good housekeeping practices, order and receive chemicals and reagents. Assist in designing and setting up experiments and other means of analysis.

Essential Responsibilities

• Clean and appropriately store all laboratory glassware in a timely manner. Maintain good housekeeping in the laboratory. Assist the chemists in preparing media and test solution preparations.
• Order and receives chemicals and reagent. Label them with date received and expiration date and properly store them.
• Maintain the laboratories with good housekeeping practices and in compliance with cGMP regarding cleaning and proper storage of laboratory glassware.
• Performs calibration of balances and pH meters.
• Responsible for packing and shipping samples out to the external laboratories for required analytical testing.
• Receive the samples, enter sample information in the sample logbook, assign the AR number, and submit for testing.
• Store samples in accordance with material requirements.
• Dispose the waste, including liquid and hazardous waste according to department procedure.
• Assist in the stability program, including labeling and placing the samples, pulling the samples from the chamber, and monitoring the stability chambers.
• Follow all SOPs and Safety Guidelines to ensure compliance with a cGMP environment and Safety Practices.

Additional Preferred

• Any other assignment allocated by Supervisor / Department Head.

Physical Conditions

• Minimum physical effort required. Ability to occasionally lift/move items weighing up to 20 pounds.

Requirements

Preferred Knowledge & Skills

• Ability to follow written standard operating procedures and have good documentation practices.
• Good communication skills, including the ability to speak clearly, listen and gain clarification, respond well to questions, and write clearly and informatively.
• Ability to work with computers and software applications.
• Previous laboratory experience is a plus.

Required Experience & Education

• Minimum of 0-3 years’ experience
• High school diploma, Associate Degree or Bachelor’s degree Chemistry in Life Sciences

We believe in fair and transparent pay practices. Actual compensation is determined based on relevant experience, qualifications, skills, and internal equity.
Salary Description $19 - $22/Hour