Laboratory Technician

United States·Nashvillemid

Laboratory TechnicianLaboratory & Life Sciences

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Headquartered in Nashville, TN – one of the fastest-growing and most exciting cities in the United States – August Bioservices is a privately-owned, high-growth,

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Laboratory TechnicianLaboratory & Life Sciences

Headquartered in Nashville, TN – one of the fastest-growing and most exciting cities in the United States – August Bioservices is a privately-owned, high-growth, and high-impact Contract Development Manufacturing Organization (CDMO). As a US-based outsourcing partner that provides a wide array of expert drug discovery, drug formulation, and drug manufacturing services to pharma and biotech companies of all sizes, we play a vital role in the global pharmaceutical industry. Our work is instrumental in helping to develop molecules today that can become the life-changing therapies of tomorrow. To support our growth plans, August is investing significant capital in a two-phase expansion project – including building a new state-of-the-art facility adjacent to our current facility. For those seeking dynamic opportunities, rewarding career paths and a chance to make a difference in global health, come grow with August!

The Quality Control, Laboratory Technician position maintains complete readiness of the laboratory by supporting daily functions of routine laboratory activities. These functions include, but are not limited to: hazardous waste disposal, glassware cleanliness and storage, daily equipment calibrations, inventory checks and simple solution preparations. The role of the Laboratory Technician may also extend to physical testing of finished products or raw materials, such as Appearance, pH or Density.

Maintain a safe, clean and organized work area.

Support lab waste management, including correct labeling and storing of reagents.

Performs clearly established, routine physical laboratory testing on raw materials and finished products).

Perform daily calibrations or verifications of simple instrumentation, including balances, pH and density meters.

Clean and maintain all laboratory glassware to ensure pace of the laboratory can be kept.

Perform laboratory checks on equipment, stability chambers and logbooks.

Conduct monthly inventory checks and ensure all reagents/standards are within expiration.

Prepare rudimentary test solutions as necessary.

Receive and inventory materials, reagents and standards.

Accurately documents all necessary and relevant information in a clear and concise manner per cGMP requirements.

Highschool diploma or associate degree required, Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Work or academic experience in a lab setting required.

Experience in the pharmaceutical industry preferred, but not required.

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Must be capable of wearing all appropriate PPEs correctly during handling of hazardous substances

Some work may require extended periods of time standing at a lab bench, clean room or stability chamber

Must be visually capable of accurately measuring and reading volumes of solution in volumetric apparatus (i.e. accurately read meniscus)

Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 40lbs. occasionally, and up to 30lbs. frequently. Two-person team lift or use of mechanical assist device is require for loads exceeding 50lbs.

Perform routine physical laboratory testing.

Clearly communicate to leadership.

Accurately documents all necessary and relevant information in a concise manner per cGMP requirements.

Support any sample submission receipts.

Working knowledge of current regulatory guidelines.

Cross-functional workability with direct and indirect coworkers.

Maintain current training in the Quality Management System (QMS) with no overdue tasks.

Operate under safety requirements at all times, including use of PPE and adherence to company policies in handling of hazardous substances

At August Bioservices, Our Credo is our culture. Everything we do, we do with great care. We believe in the promise of discovery and the power of science to transform lives. We assert that excellence is not a static destination, but a standard, and an every-day measuring stick of our advancement. We aspire to unlock the potential in every person, every process and every molecule – from start to finish. We are committed to doing the right thing the first time and every time, meeting or exceeding all regulatory requirements. We strive to be exceptional, preferred and indispensable partners for our customers; responsible and engaged citizens within our communities; and active, mindful stewards of our environment.

We are August Bioservices. We are pointing the way forward. If this sounds like your kind of working environment, we want you on our team!

August Bioservices is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. August Bioservices does not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law.