R&D Technician

Position Summary

R&D Technician assists with laboratory experiments/processes, product scale-up, data documentation, equipment maintenance, and carries out any other relevant technical tasks as determined by project needs.

Essential Functions

• Aid R&D Scientists and Chemists in completing project goals, which includes but is not limited to:
• Assist in scale-up of new products/processes
• Assist in setup and cleaning of glassware/equipment, execute/monitor lab batches, acquire and inventory new raw materials, stage raw materials, characterize products, communicate (written and verbal) data/findings
• Document and track data for R&Ds
• Assist in submitting samples to R&D Analytical
• Prepare test solutions and reagents
• Assist in preparing technical documents
• Assist chemist in maintaining equipment, instruments, storage, etc.
• Participate in technical meetings
• Provide all necessary follow-up from the lab meetings, including performing lab work, and writing lab reports
• Operate within R&D’s Life Sciences standard operating procedures and review, maintain and create appropriate procedures for area of responsibility to ensure compliance with ISO 9001, cGMP, customer and Ortec requirements
• Comply and enforce safety and environmental guidelines and laws to all Ortec Employees

Education/Skills

• Qualified Candidates should possess a high school diploma and experience in a chemical manufacturing facility.
• Preferred: An Associate’s degree in Science or related field and experience and knowledge in the following areas:
• Working and Documenting in Lab Notebook
• Draft, Revise and Implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong work ethic and team first attitude
• Microsoft Office products: Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, Access, Project and OneNote
• Abide by all FDA and applicable Quality standards.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Laboratory Skills: Basic Synthesis Techniques (or Wet Chemistry Techniques), Titrations, Distillation, Basic Extraction Techniques, Safe Laboratory Practices
• Instrumental Analysis: HPLC, GC, FTIR, NMR, Melt Temperature Apparatus, pH meter
• Three to five years industrial experience in R&D Laboratory and/or GMP Manufacturing
• Knowledge of ISO 9001-2000 International Standard and cGMP protocols
• Familiar with wet chemistry techniques.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability and AD&D
• Annual Anniversary Cash Award
• Company Paid Employee Assistance Plan
• 401k with match

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Skills

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Experience in a Chemical Manufacturing Facility
• Associate’s Degree in Science or Related Field Preferred
• Experience and Knowledge in the Following Areas:
• Working and Documenting in Lab Notebook
• Draft, Revise and Implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
• Ability to Work in a Fast-Paced Environment
• Strong Work Ethic and Team First Attitude
• Microsoft Office Products: Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, Access, Project and OneNote
• Abide by all FDA and Applicable Quality Standards
• Basic Synthesis Techniques (or Wet Chemistry Techniques), Titrations, Distillation, Basic Extraction Techniques, Safe Laboratory Practices
• HPLC, GC, FTIR, NMR, Melt Temperature Apparatus, pH Meter
• Three to Five Years Industrial Experience in R&D Laboratory and/or GMP Manufacturing
• Knowledge of ISO 9001-2000 International Standard and cGMP Protocols
• Familiar with Wet Chemistry Techniques