Lab Technician - II

About the role

You will have knowledge of process equipment and systems and manufacturing operations with the primary responsibility to execute process and equipment operation activities during manufacturing operations. Due to your expertise in the manufacturing domain, you may participate in training for operational qualifications and assist the Team Lead or other team members as needed. You will conduct all activities in accordance with Company policies and standard operating procedures, Values, and global regulatory guidelines, environmental guidelines etc. As an associate, your focus on the job will contribute in achieving project tasks and goals. Through your domain knowledge and commitment, you will create a collaborative team environment for your colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Execute production activities using knowledge of process equipment, systems, and manufacturing operations
• Participate in operational qualification training and assist the Team Lead as needed
• Ensure all activities comply with Company policies, standard operating procedures, Values, and global regulatory and environmental guidelines
• Work in a structured environment using established procedures
• Ensure work is regularly reviewed for technical judgment, completeness, and accuracy
• Assist in troubleshooting, technology transfer, and start-up activities
• Apply established analytical tools to reduce cycle times and optimize production scheduling
• Oversee technical documentation for production and process approvals, ensuring compliance with Current Good Manufacturing Practices, and manage process activities by adhering to Standard Operating Procedures
• Assist production teams with batch paperwork and perform system transactions
• Monitor and communicate production metrics
• Ensure compliance with all government and company regulatory requirements
• Verify batch reconciliation and investigate all discrepancies immediately
• Prepare Manufacturing Discrepancy Reports, as necessary, and escalate issues requiring Management Investigation Reports (MIRs) regarding deviations in process tasks or equipment set-up and testing
• Partner with the Quality, Technology and Operations personnel to investigate Manufacturing Incidents applying tools as CAPA to eliminate root cause in investigating
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, applying tools like LEAN manufacturing and Six Sigma to improve quality, cost, safety and cycle time
• Handle routine problems independently
• Work with cross-functional experts in solving problems
• Review, update, and revise SOPs

Requirements

• BA/BS degree in a science/engineering field with any years of experience, or Associate's degree with 4+ years of experience, or high school diploma (or equivalent) with 6+ years of relevant experience
• Knowledge of process equipment and manufacturing operations
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures and regulatory guidelines
• Basic understanding of Current Good Manufacturing Practices
• Strong organizational skills to manage project tasks and meet deadlines
• Technical documentation skills for production and process approvals

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within the pharmaceutical industry
• Familiarity with Six Sigma or other operational excellence programs
• Proficiency in troubleshooting and technology transfer activities
• Strong analytical skills for process monitoring and data analysis
• Excellent communication skills for presenting data in project team meetings
• Strong problem-solving skills

Location & Duration

Pearl River, NY, USA 10965 — 6 months contract