Quality Control Laboratory Technician

Toralgen; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A biopharmaceutical company in West Lafayette is seeking an entry-level Lab Technician. You will assist in developing innovative therapeutic technologies by performing data analysis, statistical testing, and supporting production processes. Ideal candidates have laboratory experience and strong analytical skills. This full-time role offers a chance to contribute to impactful drug development within the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in an industry laboratory setting.
• Ability to work within established procedures under moderate supervision.
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform data analysis and statistical testing of batch test results.
• Assist with instrument preparation for the nano formulation process.
• Execute drug loading and release methods as per SOPs.

Skills

Data analysis

Statistical software use

Experience with analytical instrumentation

Mathematical calculation skills

Collaboration and communication skills

Tools

HPLC

UV-Vis

NMR

LC/MS

Dissolution testing

Job description

Toralgen is a preclinical stage biopharmaceutical company based in West Lafayette, IN, focused on developing and commercializing human therapeutics. Our poly-bile nanoparticle platform offers innovative solutions for overcoming challenges in biological oral delivery.

Role Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Lab Technician to play a key role in the development of Toralgen’s platform delivery technology. The successful candidate will assist in day-to-day nano formulation/process scale-up, batch production, finished product dosing, packaging and shipping activities, and conduct data analysis on testing results.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform data analysis and statistical testing of batch test results as part of design of experiments on different formulations.
• Assist with instrument preparation (cleaning, setup, assembly, etc.) for the nano formulation batch production process.
• Perform DLS particle size characterization on nano formulations following detailed experiment/assay methods and report results.
• Execute drug loading and release methods as per operational SOPs/study protocols.
• Carry out finished product dosing (liquid or solid oral dose) and filling as required.
• Assist with bulk compounding and finished product dose preparation, packaging and shipping as required.
• Assist as a “second check” in the accuracy of formulation/oral dose filling documentation entry process.
• Follow good documentation practices by recording all steps in formulation batch production and dosing records in real time with minimal errors.
• Maintain accurate, neat, error-free batch records, lab notebook entries and logbooks.
• Prepare clean glassware, reagents, buffers and solutions as requested to run formulation processes/batches.

Basic Qualifications

• Ability to analyze data and prior use of statistical software.
• 1-3 years of experience in an industry laboratory setting.
• Experience with analytical instrumentation including pH, HPLC, UV-Vis, NMR, LC/MS; zeta-potential and particle sizing; HPLC and GC; and dissolution testing.
• Experience in writing data summaries and preparing scientific presentations.
• Ability to work within established procedures under moderate supervision.
• Strong mathematical calculation skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with computer-assisted manufacturing and analytical equipment/software is preferred.
• Ability to work within a team with strong collaboration, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing experience is a plus.

Employment Type

• Full-time

Seniority level

• Entry level

Job function

• Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing