Synedgen, a pharmaceutical company in Southern California (Claremont), is hiring a Manufacturing Laboratory Assistant. The laboratory assistant is responsible for a variety of synthesis and processing duties according to batch record and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) in the manufacturing department. This is an excellent opportunity to join a small team in an expanding organization as it develops novel drug products with the potential to impact millions of lives.
Job Description
- Assist in manufacturing and analysis of Synedgen’s suite of glycopolymers and formulations
- Mix, store, and dispose of chemical solutions
- Ensure laboratory products and supplies are maintained and stocked
- Ensure equipment logbooks and other relevant records are current
- Set-up and operate equipment for manufacturing operations
- Clean and maintain rooms and equipment for proper operating conditions
- Monitor process and equipment and make necessary adjustments to maintain batch record specifications
- Practice continuous improvement by contributing ideas and suggestions to new and existing processes
- Follow established department GMPs, SOPs and batch records
- Comply with all company policies and procedures including safety rules and regulations
- Capture and assess data in compliance with site and quality management system requirements
- Other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Lead
Requirements for employment
- BS/BA in Chemistry or related field, or relevant work experience
- Self-motivated, goal oriented and demonstrated ability to adhere to schedule and deadlines
- Adept with quantitative data analyses and statistics
- Comfortable with analytic equipment and chemical manufacturing techniques
- Interest and motivation to build industry experience within the manufacturing/production environment
- Able to lift/move up to 50 pounds
- Computer skills sufficient to support data analyses, report writing, technical instrument usage and maintenance
Diversity is important at Synedgen. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
Local applicants are preferred. This position does not offer relocation support.
Please send inquiries or full application package including cover letter and resume including up to 3 references to careers@synedgen.com. Applications without a cover letter will be rejected without review.