Manager – Scientific – I

Job Description

Job Summary:

• Process Technologies & Development team is seeking a hands-on laboratory technician to support our new process development laboratory.
• This role executes studies, operates and maintains lab equipment, keeps accurate documentation, and drives continuous improvement of the lab.
• Work supports drug product process development, primary container and container closure evaluations, and product compatibility studies.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Execute experiments per protocols and procedures, including sample preparation, testing, and data collection.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot lab equipment (e.g., CCI/leak detection, headspace analysis, microscopy, filling, filtration, and mixing equipment).
• Support equipment installation, qualification, and routine calibration checks.
• Record data and results following good documentation practices (GDP), including notebooks, equipment logbooks, and study files.
• Support drafting and revision of SOPs, work instructions, and forms.
• Manage samples, consumables, and chemical inventory to keep the lab study-ready.
• Lead continuous improvement: 5S, lab organization, workflow improvements, templates, and checklists.
• Follow all EH&S, quality, and Client lab requirements.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field.
• 4+ years of hands-on laboratory experience (industry or academic).
• Strong attention to detail and documentation habits.
• Organized, reliable, and able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in pharmaceutical or biotech process development or drug product labs.
• Familiarity with CCI, extractables/leachables, or fill-finish operations.
• Experience with equipment qualification or new lab startup.
• Exposure to GDP or cGMP environments.