Pharma Lab Technician — Glassware & Sample Handling

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

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.