R&D Laboratory Technician

Validation & Engineering Group; Carolina (PR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Validation & Engineering Group is seeking an R&D Laboratory Technician to support critical research, development, and pilot manufacturing activities within our Process & Product Design organization. These roles provide hands-on technical support for lens build studies, metrology measurements, and pilot line operations.

Techs work with engineers, scientists, and pilot manufacturing personnel to advance product and process innovation while following GDP and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a technical field or equivalent technical experience preferred.
• Experience in a laboratory, manufacturing, pilot plant, or engineering environment preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written procedures.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to accurately collect, record, and communicate technical data.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers with lens build process studies, parts assembly, and experimental activities.
• Prepare materials, equipment, and components for development studies and builds.
• Execute established procedures and accurately document build batch records.
• Collect, organize, and enter experimental data into electronic systems in conformance to GDP.
• Support measurement and inspection activities in mold metrology lab.
• Perform dimensional measurements of molds, components, and finished parts using established methods and equipment.
• Record measurement results and verify data accuracy.
• Maintain measurement equipment and work areas in a clean and organized condition.
• Follow all applicable safety, PPE, quality, and documentation requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Follow procedures

Microsoft Office

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Validation & Engineering Group, Inc. (V&EG) a Pinnaql company is a leading services supplier who provides solutions for the Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Chemical, Food, and Medical Devices industries in the following areas: Laboratory, Compliance, Computer, Engineering, Project Management, Validation, and other services.

We are seeking a talented, dedicated individual committed to work under the highest ethics standards for the following position:

• R&D Laboratory Technician

Description

We are seeking an R&D Laboratory Technician to support critical research, development, and pilot manufacturing activities within our Process & Product Design organization. These positions will provide hands‑on technical support for process lens build studies, dimensional and metrology measurements, and pilot line operations. The technicians will work closely with engineers, scientists, and pilot manufacturing personnel to support development activities that contribute to new product and process innovation.

Key Responsibilities

Process Development Support

• Assist engineers with lens build process studies, parts assembly, and experimental activities.
• Prepare materials, equipment, and components for development studies and builds.
• Execute established procedures and accurately document build batch records.
• Collect, organize, and enter experimental data into electronic systems in conformance to Good Documentation Practices (GDP).

Measurement & Metrology Support

• Support measurement and inspection activities in mold metrology lab
• Perform dimensional measurements of molds, components, and finished parts using established methods and equipment.
• Record measurement results and verify data accuracy.
• Maintain measurement equipment and work areas in a clean and organized condition.

Pilot Operations Support

• Assist with equipment setup, operation, cleaning, and routine maintenance (operational checks).
• Support pilot builds, changeovers, material handling, and sample management.
• Follow all applicable safety, PPE, quality, and documentation requirements.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a technical field or equivalent technical experience preferred.
• Experience working in a laboratory, manufacturing, pilot plant, or engineering environment preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written procedures.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to accurately collect, record, and communicate technical data.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, and perform hands‑on technical work for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and move materials up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to work safely within laboratory and pilot manufacturing environments.

At Validation & Engineering Group, people always come first. We believe that when you're empowered to do your best work, bold ideas thrive and real progress happens. This isn't just a job - it's an opportunity to make a meaningful difference by shaping the future of healthcare and technology alongside a purpose-driven, supportive team.

Validation & Engineering Group is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.