Laboratory Technician

Job Title: Laboratory Technician

Job Location: Lawrenceville, NJ

Job Duration: 12 Months

Job Description:

• Manual weighing of small molecule powders for the creation of a 2 million compound screening deck

• Promote continuous improvement and technological innovation to support vision of an industry-leading compound management organization providing rapid and seamless delivery.

• Maintain visible and active presence in Lawrenceville compound management labs.

• Performs laboratory tests or other laboratory work using conventional and computerized machines and work aids at a basic level with supervision.

• Performs laboratory work according to prescribed standards. Determines chemical and physical characteristics or composition.

• Sets up, adjusts and operates laboratory equipment and instruments. Usual requirement is two years of post-secondary education in field of specialty.

• Some companies may accept equivalent education and experience combined. Performs laboratory tests according to prescribed standards.

• Determines chemical and physical characteristics or composition. Sets up, adjusts and operates laboratory equipment and instruments.

• Tests for such qualities as purity, stability, viscosity, density, absorption, burning rate*** melting or Product point, etc.

• Tests solutions used in processes for chemical concentration, specific gravity, or other characteristics. Tests for presence and content of elements, substances, or impurities.

• Collects and analyze samples. Tests samples to verify conformity to specifications. Records test results and writes test reports describing procedures used.

• Cleans and sterilizes laboratory equipment. May prepare graphs and charts. May prepare chemical solutions according to standard formulas.

• May add chemicals or raw materials to process solutions or product batches to correct or establish formulation required to meet specifications. May calibrate laboratory instruments.