Lab Technician

. 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 pre-formulation, 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

• 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