Laboratory Technician II

Evonik; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Evonik in Birmingham, AL seeks a Lab Technician II to support daily laboratory operations in a GMP/GDP environment. Responsibilities include operating analytical equipment, managing calibrations, and coordinating safety-compliant waste management.

Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential. Requires a high school diploma or GED with 3–5 years of lab/manufacturing experience; familiarity with SAP and MS Office is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3-5 years of experience in a laboratory or manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to work in a regulated environment with GDP/GMP experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills; familiarity with MS Office preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support daily Development Laboratory operations following SOPs, GDP/GMP requirements and safety practices.
• Operate and support laboratory equipment, including balances, conductivity meters, and pH meters.
• Coordinate calibration and maintenance with Metrology and Facilities.
• Manage laboratory hazardous waste and chemical inventories, including proper disposal.
• Maintain inventory of supplies, PPE, and documentation; write and revise SOPs and training materials.
• Assist onboarding and training of new employees on lab operations and safety practices.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

2+ years post-secondary in engineering/physical or biological sciences

Tools

SAP

Job description

What we offer

Explore a world of opportunities with us. Look ahead with us and help shape innovative solutions to make our world more sustainable and life healthier, more vibrant and more comfortable. At Evonik, you have the chance to explore, thrive, and grow alongside 33,000 colleagues. Among attractive career paths and high-quality development programs, we not only offer performance-based remuneration and occupational health benefits but also hybrid and flexible working environments with #SmartWork. Bring your fresh perspective, develop your strengths, break out your mold, and find a career that fits your dreams with us.

Lab Technician II - Laboratory Support position (non-exempt)

• Support daily Development Laboratory operations while following established procedures, SOPs, GDP/GMP requirements, and safety practices.
• Operate and support laboratory equipment and instrumentation, including analytical/top-loader balances, conductivity meters, and pH meters.
• Track laboratory equipment and coordinate routine and non-routine calibration and maintenance activities with Metrology and Facilities.
• Manage laboratory hazardous waste, conduct required weekly inspections, and maintain chemical inventories, including proper disposal of expired materials.
• Maintain inventory and restock laboratory supplies, PPE, labels, forms, tools, spare parts, and disposable materials.
• Identify and organize/improve laboratory and storage areas using 5S principles.
• Support laboratory documentation, including writing and revising SOPs and training materials, maintaining equipment logbooks, and preparing Equipment Action Forms (EAFs).
• Assist with onboarding and training new employees on laboratory operations, equipment, safety practices, and waste management procedures.
• Order laboratory supplies and PPE using procurement systems such as SAP, communicate with vendors and manufacturers, and support additional laboratory activities as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED required; 2+ years of post-secondary education in engineering, physical science, biological science, or a related technical field preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in a laboratory or manufacturing environment preferred, including pharmaceutical laboratory technician experience.
• Ability to work effectively in a regulated environment; previous GDP/GMP experience is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, teamwork, and written/verbal communication skills, with the ability to maintain clear and accurate documentation.
• Basic computer and math skills required; working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint preferred.
• Ability to wear required PPE, including respiratory protection, and meet the physical requirements of the position, including prolonged sitting/standing, reaching, bending, fine motor tasks, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

The Evonik Group adopts an Equal Employment Opportunity ( EEO ) approach. Candidates are assessed based on their educational qualifications, experience, job competencies and potential and shall not be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, nationality, disability or sexual orientation or other classifications protected by local, state, or provincial regulations.