The laboratory groups at *** RTP are responsible for the support of pharmaceutical product development in a range of dosage forms both directly with customers and in collaboration with other client facilities. This includes formulation development, structural chemistry, analytical
support, and clinical trials material manufacturing.
II. Job Summary
Under general supervision, performs work that is varied and that may be somewhat difficult in character, but usually involves limited responsibility. Some evaluation, originality or ingenuity is required. Follows established protocols and work plans. May be assisted by laboratory technicians / assistants. Comply with divisional and site Environmental Health and Safety requirements.
III. Specific Duties, Activities, and Responsibilities
% of time
Lab DRT
1. Execute laboratory work plan / schedule developed with input from supervisor or senior team member. 70 5
2. May draft technical documents such as methods or certificates of analysis. 10 5
3. Performs parallel review of laboratory documentation and may become qualified to perform technical review of documents for accuracy, thoroughness and regulatory compliance 5 75
4. Trains others on procedures and laboratory techniques. 5 5
5. Executes efficiency improvement project with guidance 5 5
6. All other duties as assigned. 5 5
IV. Job Requirements
Education and Experience:
Masters degree and 0-2 years related experience; Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years related experience; or Associates degree and > 6 years related experience or equivalent education, experience, and training
Maintain high quality laboratory documentation in accordance with applicable regulatory guidance and Site SOPs
Ability to learn and retain technical information
Proactively address work issues at both an individual level and a team level
Develop and execute procedures or methods with high quality
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form Mathematical and scientific reasoning ability
Basic understanding of instrument operations and troubleshooting skills in multiple techniques
Ability to identify aberrant/out of spec data and limited interpretation of data expected
Excellent written and verbal communications skills with internal and external customers
Lead by example according to client's values and culture
Demonstrated ability to lead small team projects
Recognizes unmet needs within department
Strategy is focused on personal time management and efficiency
Well organized with ability to multitask
Ability to work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines
Has applied knowledge of the principles and concepts of a discipline.
Applies technical and functional knowledge to job related duties on most projects/ assignments within own group/project team.
Propose deviations from established procedures and methods based upon sound judgment.
May contribute material to publications and/or external presentations
Physical Requirements:
On an average 8 hour day this position requires the ability to walk, sit and stand, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms at or above shoulder height and below waist
height, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear, smell and lift up to 40
pounds
Specific vision requirements including reading of written documents, visual inspection of materials and use of computer monitor screen frequently May require the use of a respirator
Employment Type: Contractor
Salary: $ 30.00 Per Hour
