Job Title: Lab Technician – II
Location: Pearl River, NY
Duration: 6 months
Pay rate: $28/hr on w2
Work Environment & Schedule
On-site, 5 days per week
Standard hours: ~8:00 AM – 4:30/5:00 PM
May require:
Early or late shifts (~6 times/year)
Occasional weekend work (~2 times/year)
Work requires flexibility employees stay until work is complete
Hiring Manager Note:

• We are seeking an entry-level to early-career Manufacturing Scientist/Engineer to support upstream operations within antibody-drug conjugate (Client) manufacturing in an oncology-focused pharmaceutical environment.
• This role combines hands-on manufacturing with process ownership, continuous improvement, and technical problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities
Execute upstream manufacturing processes including:

• Fermentation
• Solvent-based recovery
• Multi-stage chemical synthesis
• Operate within a multi-step drug substance production process
• Prepare buffers and support in-house reagent production
• Own and execute assigned processes end-to-end (not shift hand-off based)
• Perform process monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimization
• Collaborate with engineering and cross-functional teams
• Involves use of specialized PPE and handling of cytotoxic materials under strict safety protocols

Support:

• Continuous improvement (CI) initiatives
• Process qualifications and validation
• Tech transfers and new product introductions

Author technical documentation, including:
Reports
SOPs
Batch records
Required Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree in: Biology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related field
• Strong understanding of scientific principles and laboratory/manufacturing practices
• Ability to learn complex processes and equipment

Preferred Qualifications
Exposure to pharmaceutical or biotech manufacturing
Knowledge of GMP environments
Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
Ideal Candidate Profile

• Entry-level or recent graduate (2-4 years’ experience)
• Motivated to commit long-term (not short-term experience seekers)
• Comfortable with a non-routine, highly technical manufacturing environment
• Strong ownership mindset and adaptability

Job description:
What You Will Achieve

• You will have knowledge of process equipment and systems and manufacturing operations with the primary responsibility to execute process and equipment operation activities during manufacturing operations.
• Due to your expertise in the manufacturing domain, you may participate in training for operational qualifications and assist the Team Lead or other team members as needed.
• You will conduct all activities in accordance with Company policies and standard operating procedures, *** Values, and global regulatory guidelines, environmental guidelines etc.
• As an associate, your focus on the job will contribute in achieving project tasks and goals. Through your domain knowledge and commitment, you will create a collaborative team environment for your colleagues.
• It is your hard work and focus that will make *** ready to achieve new milestones and help patients across the globe.

In this role, you will:

• Execute production activities using knowledge of process equipment, systems, and manufacturing operations.
• Participate in operational qualification training and assist the Team Lead as needed.
• Ensure all activities comply with Company policies, standard operating procedures, *** Values, and global regulatory and environmental guidelines.
• Work in a structured environment using established procedures.
• Ensure work is regularly reviewed for technical judgment, completeness, and accuracy.
• Assist in troubleshooting, technology transfer, and start-up activities. Applies established analytical tools to reduce cycle times and optimize production scheduling.
• Oversee technical documentation for production and process approvals, ensuring compliance with Current Good Manufacturing Practices, and manage process activities by adhering to Standard Operating Procedures.
• Assists production teams with batch paperwork and performs system transactions.
• Monitors and communicates production metrics.
• Ensures compliance with all government and company regulatory requirements.
• Verifies batch reconciliation and investigates all discrepancies immediately. Prepares Manufacturing Discrepancy Reports, as necessary, and escalates issues requiring Management Investigation Reports (MIRs) regarding deviations in process tasks or equipment set-up and testing.
• Partners with the Quality, Technology and Operations personnel to investigate Manufacturing Incidents applying tools as CAPA to eliminate root cause in investigating.
• Participates in continuous improvement initiatives, applying tools like LEAN manufacturing and Six Sigma to improve quality, cost, safety and cycle time.
• Able to handle routine problems independently. Works with cross-functional experts in solving problems.
• Reviews, updates, and revises SOP’s.

Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements):

• BA/BS degree in a science/engineering field with any years of experience, or Associate’s degree with 4 years of experience, or high school diploma (or equivalent) with 6 years of relevant experience
• Knowledge of process equipment and manufacturing operations
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures and regulatory guidelines
• Basic understanding of Current Good Manufacturing Practices
• Strong organizational skills to manage project tasks and meet deadlines
• Technical documentation skills for production and process approvals

Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements):

• Experience within the pharmaceutical industry
• Familiarity with Six Sigma or other operational excellence programs
• Proficiency in troubleshooting and technology transfer activities
• Strong analytical skills for process monitoring and data analysis
• Excellent communication skills for presenting data in project team meetings
• Strong problem-solving skills