R&D Senior Laboratory Technician

Job Description

Job Description

R&D Senior Laboratory Technician

We are seeking an R&D Senior Laboratory Technician to support the development and testing of innovative medical products. This is a hands-on laboratory role working closely with engineers, scientists, and other technicians on product development, testing, validation, and continuous improvement activities.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on analytical and wet chemistry laboratory testing.
• Prepare chemical solutions using standard formulas and perform volumetric pipetting and related calculations.
• Set up, operate, calibrate, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Perform experiments and test developmental products to verify specifications.
• Assist with equipment, test method, and test system validations.
• Analyze and document test results, including basic statistical and trend analysis.
• Prepare laboratory reports, graphs, charts, SOPs, and other technical documentation.
• Maintain accurate laboratory notebooks and documentation in accordance with cGMP and company procedures.
• Maintain chemical, reagent, material, and equipment inventories.
• Troubleshoot laboratory issues and make recommendations when appropriate.
• Collaborate closely with technicians, engineers, and scientists on R&D projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry required. An Associate degree with extensive directly related experience may be considered.
• Coursework in general chemistry, organic chemistry, and analytical chemistry.
• 1+ year of analytical laboratory/wet chemistry experience required; 2–3 years preferred.
• Hands-on instrument laboratory experience required.
• Experience with volumetric pipetting and related laboratory calculations required.
• Experience preparing solutions, performing dilutions, unit conversions, and other basic chemistry calculations.
• Strong laboratory documentation and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating within a team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Experience

• HPLC, LC-MS, and/or GC.
• Laboratory equipment calibration and routine maintenance.
• Test method or equipment validation.
• SOP and technical report writing.
• cGMP or other regulated laboratory environments.

Ideal Candidate: Someone with a strong chemistry background who enjoys hands-on laboratory work and has experience with analytical instrumentation, wet chemistry, pipetting, solution preparation, and accurate laboratory documentation.