Laboratory Operations Manager

Integrated Resources, Inc ( IRI ); Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Integrated Resources, Inc (IRI) is seeking a hands-on Laboratory Technician to support its process development laboratory. You will execute studies, operate and maintain equipment, and document results, contributing to drug product process development and container closure evaluations.

You will manage samples and inventory, assist with SOPs, and drive continuous improvement initiatives including 5S and workflow optimization while adhering to EH&S and GDP standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, chemistry, biology, pharmaceutical sciences, or a related field.
• 4+ years of hands-on laboratory experience in industry or academic settings.
• Strong documentation practices and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Execute experiments per established protocols, including sample prep, testing, and data collection.
• Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and calibrate lab equipment.
• Support equipment installation, qualification, and routine calibration checks.
• Record data and results following GDP and in study files.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation practices

Organizational skills

Time management

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field

Tools

Lab equipment operation

Job description

The client's Process Technologies & Development team is seeking a hands‑on Laboratory Technician to support its new process development laboratory. This role involves executing studies, operating and maintaining laboratory equipment, maintaining accurate documentation, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The work supports drug product process development, primary container and container closure evaluations, and product compatibility studies.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute experiments according to established protocols and procedures, including sample preparation, testing, and data collection.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment, including CCI/leak detection, headspace analysis, microscopy, filling, filtration, and mixing equipment.
• Support equipment installation, qualification, and routine calibration checks.
• Record data and results in accordance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP), including laboratory notebooks, equipment logbooks, and study files.
• Assist with drafting and revising Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and forms.
• Manage samples, consumables, and chemical inventory to ensure the laboratory remains organized and study‑ready.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including 5S, laboratory organization, workflow optimization, and the development of templates and checklists.
• Comply with all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EH&S) requirements, quality standards, and client laboratory procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field.
• 4+ years of hands‑on laboratory experience in an industry or academic setting.
• Strong attention to detail and consistent documentation practices.
• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
• Dependable, proactive, and capable of working independently while supporting team objectives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology process development or drug product laboratories.
• Familiarity with Container Closure Integrity (CCI), extractables and leachables (E&L), or fill‑finish operations.
• Experience with equipment qualification or new laboratory startup activities.
• Exposure to Good Documentation Practices (GDP) or current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) environments.