Research And Development Technician (Glen Rock, PA)
Job Summary: Assist in preparation, testing, and analysis of pharmaceutical products in compliance with regulatory and quality standards.
Essential Functions
- Support R&D on day-to-day basis towards equipment set up and carrying out experiments.
- Ensure equipment calibration and maintenance, manage chemical inventory, and assist in lab experiments, batch manufacturing, physical evaluation.
- Prepare test samples for and carry out physical testing, dissolution studies, permeation studies as outlined by scientist(s).
- Maintain up-to-date, well-organized, accurate information in lab notebooks and design records consistent with established company and divisional practices. Ensure timely review of all notebook pages.
- Ensure up-to-date compliance with all training requirements.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized lab environment in accordance with health and safety guidelines.
- Follow all waste handling procedures.
- Support and contribute to maintaining office and laboratory environment consistent with LEAN 6S and all regulatory requirements.
Job Specifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Pharmaceutical/ Medical Sciences/ Chemistry or equivalent with 0 to 4 years’ experience in pharmaceutical/chemical/polymer industry or laboratory.
- Ability to learn quickly and aptly.
- Knowledge of cGMP, 21CFR Part 211, QbD, PAT, ICH & ISO.
- Familiarity and aptitude with chemical analytical techniques and associated data analysis.
- Communicate fluently in English with excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Proficiency with standard computer software (Microsoft Office, internet & database searching, email, etc.) and Oracle ERP systems.