Laboratory Technician ($34/hr)

Location: Branford, CT
Pay: $28–$34/hour, depending on experience
Schedule: Full-time, onsite

Position Overview

We are seeking a Laboratory Technician with hands-on HPLC experience to support analytical testing and laboratory operations within a regulated pharmaceutical environment. This position will perform HPLC analyses, prepare samples and solutions, support stability studies, troubleshoot routine instrument issues, and maintain accurate GMP-compliant documentation.

The ideal candidate has experience independently operating HPLC instrumentation and is comfortable working within a GMP or GLP laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Perform HPLC analyses on stability and project samples, including sequence setup, injections, and data processing.

• Troubleshoot routine HPLC issues, including pressure problems, leaks, baseline noise, carryover, and system suitability failures.

• Prepare laboratory samples, standards, reagents, and mobile phases.

• Support accelerated and ICH stability studies, including scheduled sample pulls from controlled stability chambers.

• Assist with packaging and container-closure shelf-life studies.

• Maintain accurate, complete, and audit-ready laboratory documentation in accordance with GMP requirements.

• Follow established SOPs, laboratory procedures, and data integrity requirements.

• Assist with instrument maintenance, calibration, and general laboratory operations.

• Maintain an organized, safe, and compliant laboratory environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience operating HPLC instrumentation required.

• Experience with basic HPLC troubleshooting strongly preferred.

• Working knowledge of a chromatography data system such as Empower, Chromeleon, OpenLab, or a comparable platform.

• Previous experience working within a GMP or GLP-regulated laboratory environment.

• Knowledge of proper laboratory documentation and data integrity practices.

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related scientific discipline preferred; equivalent hands-on laboratory experience will also be considered.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.

• Ability to follow established analytical methods, SOPs, and laboratory procedures.

• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

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