Lab Assistant (Pharmaceutical Manufacturing)

About the Role

Granules Pharmaceuticals Inc. (GPI), a subsidiary of Granules India LTD, is a rapidly growing generic pharma company with sites in Chantilly and Manassas, Virginia. We specialize in R&D, manufacturing, and packaging of medicines, including pulsatile drug release, modified release tablets, suspensions, and controlled substances with abuse-deterrent technology. This role supports laboratory operations by maintaining cleanliness, assisting with experiments, and ensuring compliance with cGMP standards.

Responsibilities

• Clean and appropriately store all laboratory glassware in a timely manner.
• Maintain good housekeeping in the laboratory, ensuring compliance with cGMP for cleaning and storage.
• Assist chemists in preparing media and test solutions.
• Order and receive chemicals and reagents, labeling them with date received and expiration date, and storing them properly.
• Perform calibration of balances and pH meters.
• Pack and ship samples to external laboratories for analytical testing.
• Receive samples, log sample information, assign AR numbers, and submit for testing.
• Store samples according to material requirements.
• Dispose of waste, including liquid and hazardous waste, following department procedures.
• Assist in the stability program, including labeling, placing, and pulling samples from chambers, and monitoring stability chambers.
• Follow all SOPs and safety guidelines to ensure compliance with cGMP and safety practices.
• Complete additional assignments as allocated by a supervisor or department head.

Requirements

• Minimum of 0-3 years’ experience.
• High school diploma, Associate Degree, or Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Life Sciences.

Preferred Skills

• Ability to follow written standard operating procedures and maintain good documentation practices.
• Strong communication skills, including clear speaking, active listening, and effective writing.
• Proficiency with computers and software applications.
• Previous laboratory experience is a plus.

Physical Conditions

• Minimum physical effort required.
• Ability to occasionally lift/move items weighing up to 20 pounds.

Pay

Actual compensation is determined based on relevant experience, qualifications, skills, and internal equity.