Sr Lab Tech Ops

Apollopros; Branchburg Township (NJ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Apollopros is seeking a Senior Laboratory Operations Technician onsite in NJ. This contract role supports fast-paced oligonucleotide development, purification, characterization, and manufacturing using GMP practices.

You will operate HPLC and UV‑VIS, maintain documentation, and help drive process improvements in a regulated lab. The position requires 2–4 years of lab experience, strong instrumentation knowledge, and excellent documentation skills.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of laboratory, manufacturing, or operations experience in a scientific or regulated environment.
• Working knowledge of laboratory instrumentation and analytical techniques.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to follow detailed procedures, SOPs, safety regulations, and cGMP guidelines.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accurate documentation.
• Experience collaborating with cross‑functional teams to support equipment compliance and laboratory operations.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new processes and contribute to experimental planning and execution.

Responsibilities

• Laboratory Operations & Production Support: perform purification, downstream processing, characterization, and final formulation of oligonucleotide products.
• Operate and maintain laboratory instrumentation (HPLC, UV-VIS, and other analytical equipment).
• Ensure production activities and laboratory testing are completed accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with quality standards.
• Assist with troubleshooting manufacturing and processing issues to support operational success.
• Documentation & Compliance: follow SOPs, OSHA safety regulations, and cGMP requirements; document activities and testing results; enter data in SAP, LIMS, and other systems; support audit readiness.
• Equipment & Laboratory Support: monitor inventory and coordinate equipment maintenance, calibration, and qualification; ensure documentation and records meet standards.
• Process Improvement & Development: design, execute, and organize experiments; contribute to protocols and reports; suggest improvements and help update SOPs.
• Training & Team Collaboration: complete trainings and share knowledge; collaborate cross‑functionally; perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Instrumentation

Documentation

MS Excel

MS Word

Education

Associate degree in Biology/ Chemistry/ Biotechnology

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

HPLC

UV-VIS

SAP

LIMS

Job description

Senior Laboratory Operations Technician

Location: Onsite
Schedule: Monday–Friday
Employment Type: Contract

Join a Cutting-Edge Oligonucleotide Manufacturing Team. We are seeking a Senior Laboratory Operations Technician to support a fast-paced and innovative team focused on the development, purification, characterization, and manufacturing of oligonucleotide products. This hands‑on laboratory role offers the opportunity to contribute to advanced process development, scale‑up initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts while working with industry‑leading laboratory technologies. If you thrive in a highly regulated laboratory environment, enjoy solving technical challenges, and have experience with analytical instrumentation and GMP practices, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Laboratory Operations & Production Support
  • Perform and support purification, downstream processing, characterization, and final formulation of oligonucleotide products.
  • Operate and maintain laboratory instrumentation, including HPLC, UV-VIS, and other analytical equipment.
  • Ensure production activities and laboratory testing are completed accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with quality standards.
  • Assist with troubleshooting manufacturing and processing issues to support operational success.
• Documentation & Compliance
  • Follow established SOPs, work instructions, OSHA safety regulations, and cGMP requirements.
  • Accurately document laboratory activities, production records, and testing results.
  • Enter and maintain production data within SAP, LIMS, and other laboratory systems.
  • Support audit readiness through accurate recordkeeping and adherence to quality procedures.
• Equipment & Laboratory Support
  • Monitor laboratory inventory levels and submit purchase requisitions for supplies as needed.
  • Partner with internal departments to coordinate equipment maintenance, calibration, and qualification activities.
  • Ensure laboratory documentation and equipment records comply with established standards and procedures.
• Process Improvement & Development
  • Collaborate with supervisors and technical teams on experiment design, execution, and organization.
  • Contribute to experimental protocols, investigations, data analysis, and technical reports.
  • Provide recommendations for process improvements, laboratory efficiencies, and equipment evaluations.
  • Assist in developing and updating SOPs and other operational documentation.
  • Support new platform development and scale‑up activities within the manufacturing environment.
• Training & Team Collaboration
  • Complete required training programs and actively participate in hands‑on learning opportunities.
  • Share knowledge and support team objectives through collaboration and cross‑functional communication.
  • Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• 2–4 years of laboratory, manufacturing, or operations experience in a scientific or regulated environment.
• Working knowledge of laboratory instrumentation and analytical techniques.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to follow detailed procedures, SOPs, safety regulations, and cGMP guidelines.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accurate documentation.
• Experience collaborating with cross‑functional teams to support equipment compliance and laboratory operations.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new processes and contribute to experimental planning and execution.

Education

• Associate degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, or another science‑related field.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in a science‑related discipline.

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