R&d Lab Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: R&D Lab Technician / Associate Scientist

Job Description

The R&D Lab Technician / Associate Scientist performs comprehensive testing and documentation of finished goods, stability samples, in-process samples, and raw materials within a QC Chemistry and Microbiology laboratory. This role supports a GMP pharmaceutical environment by executing environmental monitoring, water testing, and analytical methods, while ensuring data integrity, adherence to quality standards, and audit readiness.

Responsibilities

• Perform up to 50% of daily work in environmental monitoring, water testing, and preparatory setup activities to support laboratory testing operations.
• Calibrate and standardize laboratory instruments such as balances and pH meters in accordance with established procedures.
• Assist with laboratory inventory management, including stocking, receiving, and storing media, solutions, and other laboratory supplies.
• aPrepare and stage solutions and samples for testing by advanced analysts, ensuring proper labeling, handling, and documentation.
• Understand, follow, and promote data integrity principles in all testing and documentation activities.
• Independently perform core analytical techniques and methods for testing raw materials, finished goods, stability, and in-process samples.
• Conduct testing that involves higher complexity or difficulty compared to standard methods, following established protocols and GMP requirements.
• Verify that calibration of critical laboratory equipment is current prior to use and document calibration status as required.
• Perform up to 25% of daily work in housekeeping activities to maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment.
• Clean and organize laboratory benches, sinks, drawers, cabinets, solvent cabinets, fume hoods, refrigerators, freezers, desiccators, and storage areas.
• Occasionally clean laboratory pipettes and other glassware to support accurate and reliable testing.
• Maintain laboratory instruments by disposing of waste properly, cleaning equipment, and replacing consumable parts as needed.
• Ensure all laboratory areas remain audit-ready at all times by maintaining documentation, cleanliness, and equipment status in compliance with quality standards.
• Participate in ongoing training and development focused on laboratory technology, methods, and quality systems.
• Train other analysts in areas of expertise, including chromatographic techniques, laboratory documentation practices, and documentation review.
• Actively participate in, and when appropriate lead, laboratory projects or teams, contributing technical input and proposing solutions to problems encountered.
• Apply aseptic techniques and sterilization practices in relevant laboratory activities to ensure sample and product integrity.
• Support quality control and quality assurance activities by performing analytical testing and documenting results in accordance with GMP and internal procedures.

Essential Skills

• Experience working in a Quality Control laboratory, preferably within a GMP pharmaceutical facility.
• Proficiency in wet chemistry and analytical chemistry techniques used in QC testing.
• Working knowledge of biology, microbiology, or related life sciences as applied in laboratory testing.
• Hands-on experience with environmental monitoring and water testing in a laboratory or cleanroom setting.
• Ability to perform preparatory setup for testing, including solution preparation, sample staging, and instrument readiness.
• Demonstrated understanding of aseptic technique and sterilization practices in a laboratory environment.
• Familiarity with raw material testing, finished product testing, stability testing, and in-process sample analysis.
• Strong attention to data integrity, including accurate documentation, recordkeeping, and compliance with laboratory procedures.
• Ability to perform and verify calibrations and standardizations of laboratory instruments such as balances and pH meters.
• Capability to maintain laboratory cleanliness, organization, and audit readiness in accordance with quality standards.
• Effective communication skills to document results clearly and to train or support other analysts.
• Ability to work independently on assigned testing while following established protocols and quality requirements.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Microbiology, Biology, Biochemistry, or a related scientific field.
• Experience in a Quality Control Laboratory within a GMP pharmaceutical facility is preferred.
• Exposure to cleanroom environments and cleanroom practices is beneficial.
• Familiarity with quality assurance concepts and practices in a regulated laboratory setting.
• Experience with chromatographic techniques and related analytical methods is an advantage.
• Ability to review documentation for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with procedures.
• Experience participating in or leading laboratory projects or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tests, samples, and documentation requirements.
• Comfort working with both chemistry and microbiology-related testing in a QC environment.

Work Environment

This role is based in a laboratory setting within a GMP-oriented pharmaceutical quality control environment. The position follows a standard Monday through Friday schedule, typically from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The laboratory includes chemistry and microbiology areas, cleanroom or controlled environments for environmental monitoring, and equipment such as balances, pH meters, fume hoods, refrigerators, freezers, desiccators, and solvent cabinets. Work involves handling chemicals, media, and laboratory solutions, as well as maintaining a clean, organized, and audit-ready workspace. The environment emphasizes adherence to safety protocols, proper use of personal protective equipment, and strict compliance with quality and data integrity standards.

This is a Contract position based out of High Point, NC.

The pay range for this position is $22.50 - $22.50/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in High Point,NC.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 9, 2026.

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