Laboratory Technician - Analytical Method Development
The Laboratory Technician supports the Analytical R&D team in developing and validating analytical methods for pharmaceutical substances and products. Responsibilities include performing analytical testing using advanced instrumentation, maintaining laboratory equipment, ensuring compliance with GMP and safety standards, and assisting with stability studies and documentation. This role offers hands-on experience in pharmaceutical analytical chemistry within a collaborative and quality-focused environment.
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Role Overview
Confidential Client is hiring a Laboratory Technician to support analytical method development and validation within their Analytical Research & Development team in Sacramento, CA. This is a contract opportunity with potential for full-time assignment. The role offers hands-on experience with HPLC/UPLC, UV-Vis, dissolution, and other analytical instrumentation and contributes directly to GMP-compliant pharmaceutical testing.
What You’ll Do
- Assist with analytical method development and method validation for drug substances and drug products.
- Prepare reagents, mobile phases, standards, and sample solutions per approved procedures.
- Run and support analytical testing using HPLC, UPLC, UV-Vis spectrophotometers, dissolution systems, pH meters, analytical balances, and related lab equipment.
- Perform routine instrument maintenance, calibration, and qualification tasks.
- Maintain accurate lab notebooks, worksheets, and electronic data records to support data integrity.
- Support stability studies, sample management, and inventory control.
- Help troubleshoot and optimize methods under senior scientists’ guidance.
- Participate in lab investigations, deviations, and corrective actions as needed.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and inspection-ready laboratory environment.
Qualifications
- Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biochemistry, or a related scientific discipline.
- Experience:
- 0–3 years in pharmaceutical, biotech, contract lab, or academic laboratory settings.
- Internship or lab coursework experience accepted for entry-level applicants.
- Technical skills:
- Basic understanding of analytical chemistry and method validation principles.
- Familiarity with HPLC, UPLC, UV-Vis, FTIR, dissolution testing preferred.
- Proficiency with laboratory documentation and electronic data records.
- Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).
- Familiarity with GMP and data integrity expectations is a plus.
- Competencies:
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to follow written procedures and SOPs accurately.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills.
- Comfortable handling multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
- Physical:
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 25 pounds.
- Comfortable working safely with chemicals and lab equipment.
Location & On-site Requirements
- This role is based in Sacramento, CA (Confidential Client site).
- Candidates must live in or be willing to relocate to the Sacramento metropolitan region (approximately within a 40-mile radius).
Compensation & Benefits
- Pay range: $25.00 to $28.00 per hour (hourly range provided as required under applicable pay transparency laws).
- Contract role with potential full-time conversion.
- Yearly bonus and eligibility for stock options.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Paid time off plan.
- Additional benefits and training programs to support well-being and career growth.
Equal Employment & Legal Notices
Careertakes and our client comply with all applicable U.S. federal, state, and local employment laws. This posting does not discriminate on any legally protected basis. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities; please notify us if you require an accommodation.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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