Lab Technician Pharma Entry-Level

Lab Technician - Pharma Entry-Level Radiance Technologies LLC Saint Petersburg, FL Job Details Contract $20.67 - $22.89 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Some college Maintaining an organized workspace Filing Personal protective equipment (PPE) adherence Laboratory test results documentation High school diploma or GED Cleanroom gowning procedures Desktop applications Organizational skills Productivity software Training delivery

Full Job Description Basic Function:

This position contributes significantly to the successful timely development of new pharmaceutical products utilizing Softgel Formulation/Process drug delivery systems and technologies by carrying out required preformulation, formulation and process activities. III.

Specific Activities, and Responsibilities:

Responsibility for the maintenance and cleaning of laboratory instruments and equipment; maintaining the laboratory in a clean and organized state Maintains inventory of glassware, chemicals, reagents, raw materials/excipients, consumables, media and materials needed for preformulation and formulation activities Disposes of hazardous waste according to environmental regulations and company/ departmental procedures. Receive, label and store receipts of solvents and other analytical reagents. Prepares reagents, standards, media, etc. needed for analysis Sets up, uses and cleans isolator Supports preparation of solubility, compatibility samples Sets up, operates and cleans mixers, laboratory scale encapsulation machine, coating pan and/or other equipment Prepares laboratory fill mixes Prepares gel swatches Executes drying studies Washes, inspects and packages laboratory batches Performs fill moisture, water activity, hardness, fill and shell weight, rheology, burst strength, impact/drop testing, disintegration and/or other testing Records the results in approved notebooks, batch records, reports and logbooks. Washes glassware used to perform analysis if needed Ships samples to customers (animal PK samples, airfills, etc.) as needed Files and maintains laboratory records May provide training to new or existing personnel Required to read and execute departmental guidance and SOPs. Performs other miscellaneous duties as required May be required to work with highly potent compounds, hormones. IV.

Knowledge Requirements:

Education or Equivalent:

Requires High School education, and preferably with some college course work in related sciences. Prefer prior experience in a laboratory setting. Must possess good interpersonal skills. Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers. Good organizational skills required

Knowledge/Skills Requirements:

Must have accurate and legible documentation skills Knowledge of software applications (MS Word and Excel) Experience with analytical equipment (balances) preferred Required to use laboratory equipment

Physical/Mental Requirements:

Ability to work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines Ability to stand, walk and reach regularly. Individual is required to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch regularly and lift to 40 pounds; no lifting greater than 44.09 pounds without assistance. Can access laboratory, office areas and manufacturing with ability to comply with gowning requirements. Can use required laboratory and office equipment Vision requirements include reading of written documents and frequent use of a computer monitor. Vision requirements include ability to differentiate color, have 20/30 vision with or without corrective lenses, read written documents and frequent use of a computer monitor. Ability to work extended hours or off-hours as required.

Pay:

$20.67 - $22.89 per hour

Work Location:

In person