2nd Shift Lab Technician

Job Title: 2nd Shift Lab Technician/Laboratory Technician

Location: Myerstown, PA

Duration: 12 Months

Pay Range: $23/hr – $25/hr (without benefits)

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 2nd Shift, 3pm -11pm

Main Purpose:

Process all incoming raw materials, intermediates, bulk and finished product samples. Perform standard physical and chemical analysis per approved procedures, ensuring compliance with written specifications. This position reports to a QC Manager in a cGMP laboratory.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Adhere to Corporate and Plant safety programs, GMPs, ISO standards or other regulatory requirements.
• Process all incoming laboratory samples and record batches into the laboratory sample logbook. Composite and manual log-in individual batches as required. Create composite samples for chemical testing.
• Perform qualitative and quantitative analysis on in-process products, raw materials, packaging components, bulk and finished products in accordance with approved testing procedures, National Formulary (NF), and United States Pharmacopoeia (USP). Perform physical testing on incoming stability samples.
• Assist with non-compliance investigations for in-process work.
• Prepare laboratory reagent solutions and sample grinds for testing needs.
• Document test results into the laboratory notebooks, form sheets and the laboratory information management system. Report all non-compliance results to supervisor for further evaluation.
• Review and evaluate others documentation and test results for regulatory compliance and against specifications.
• Perform glassware washing to support the laboratory. Distribute and maintain adequate levels of clean glassware as required for testing needs.
• Monitor pipette baths and drying desiccators throughout the laboratory.
• Submit work orders for laboratory maintenance as needed. Review and change refrigerators chart recorders.
• Handle product hazardous waste. Monitor the inventory and use of the recycle and waste drums.
• Participate in laboratory safety audits and solvent dumping schedule.
• Responsible for filing the laboratory documentation and the review of the laboratory documentation prior to filing.
• Update records for testing procedures and monographs when revised or replaced.
• Assist with revising SOPs or testing procedures as needed.
• May perform other duties as assigned, including housekeeping tasks.

Key Working Relationships:

• Attend Level 1 team meetings and Level 2 cross-functional meetings.
• Communicate with other departments when testing, documentation, or scheduling issues arise.
• Routine collaboration with Quality Assurance staff and Manufacturing department personnel.

Qualifications and Competencies:

• High school degree or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of relevant post high school education or experience in the sciences. Associate degree in science is a plus.
• Must be able to fluently read, write, and speak English; ability to understand verbal and written instructions.
• Must have good organizational skills, high degree of accuracy in testing and completing paperwork, and legible handwriting.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and have the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Previous experience in good manufacturing practices (GMP) and/or government regulated industry preferred.
• Personal computer (PC) skills needed.

Salary : $25