Lab Research Associate - Pharmaceutical

$52,000 - $58,240/Yr

Online Technical Services - San Diego, CA

Part-time - Entry Level

San Diego, CA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Lab Research Associate position in the pharmaceutical industry is designed to support laboratory operations by performing a variety of analytical testing and method validation tasks. The primary responsibility of this role is to carry out assigned laboratory duties, which include sampling, testing, and evaluating analytical data on various samples such as raw materials, in-process materials, and final products. The associate will also be involved in the development and validation of analytical methods, ensuring that all testing is conducted in compliance with established internal Standard Test Methods (STMs), compendial methods, and vendor/partner supplied methods. In this role, the Lab Research Associate will maintain organized records of tests performed and results obtained, adhering to company policies and regulatory standards. The position requires basic troubleshooting and preventative maintenance of laboratory equipment, as well as a thorough understanding of company policies, safety procedures, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), including current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) and current Good Laboratory Practices (cGLPs). The associate will assist in preparing analytical data for internal and external meetings and presentations, contribute to laboratory investigations, and help draft written investigation reports as necessary. The Lab Research Associate is expected to maintain a level of technical knowledge that aligns with the current scientific requirements of the company. This includes participating in the transfer of methods to and from the Quality Control department, ensuring that all processes are efficient and compliant with industry standards. The role is integral to the product development process, requiring a collaborative approach to achieve shared goals within the team.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical testing in support of product development and method validation.
• Conduct laboratory tests in compliance with established internal Standard Test Methods (STMs), compendial, and vendor/partner supplied methods.
• Maintain organized records of tests performed and results obtained by following company policies.
• Perform basic troubleshooting and preventative maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Understand and comply with all company policies, safety procedures, and SOPS, including cGMPs and cGLPs.
• Assist in the preparation of analytical data for internal and external meetings and presentations.
• Assist in performing laboratory investigations.
• Contribute to written investigation reports as required.
• Maintain a level of technical knowledge and understanding in the assigned areas of responsibility that are consistent with the current scientific requirements of the company.
• Participate in the transfer of methods to/from the Quality Control department.

Requirements

• 3 years minimum of pharmaceutical experience required (will not consider someone right out of school, need the experience).
• Familiarity with cGMP's, and work experience following cGMP's required.
• Basic skills in using typical laboratory and processing equipment - HPLC required.
• Basic understanding of the chemical and physical principles upon which formulation, process development, and analytical methodology is based.
• Good observation, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills (e.g. rational progression of investigation).
• Good understanding of the scientific thinking in the design of experimental protocols.
• Basic documentation skills (e.g. notebook, reports) with attention to detail and legible handwriting.
• Good organizational skills (e.g. daily tasks, documentation, archived information).
• Good interpersonal skills (e.g. working with members of other teams to achieve shared goals).
• Good verbal and written English communication skills (e.g. able to participate in scientific discussions and written interactions).
• Proficient in the use of computers and widely used workplace applications (e.g. Microsoft Office, Outlook, graphing software, etc.).
• Ability to be flexible in adapting work plan to current corporate goals.
• Basic time management skills (e.g. multi-tasking and task prioritization).
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study (e.g. chemistry, pharmacy, biology, engineering, etc.) from an accredited college or university is required.