About CPC:

CPC management demonstrates strong ethics while promoting a culture that provides a sense of safety to our team. We empower our colleagues to self-organize, while encouraging a sense of connection and belonging. Management is open to new ideas, promotes organizational learning and nurtures personal growth from within. Recognized by Long Island Press and Dan’s Papers as a “TOP Long Island Workplace”, Contract Pharmacal Corp (CPC) is looking for new team members eager to build upon their current skill set.  At CPC you are joining an extended family of 1,500 of the industry’s top professionals to bring best in class products to market. With over 5,500 dietary supplements, over-the-counter drugs and Rx pharmaceuticals already developed, CPC offers a dynamic and exciting work environment. 

Position Summary:

The Laboratory Technician has primary responsibility for conducting basic routine lab analysis and maintaining all laboratory equipment, chemicals, and logbooks per CPC SOPs.

Responsibilities: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

· Log in and track samples received in the lab for routine finished product release and stability testing.

· Perform physical chemistry testing including, but not limited to, weight variation, water content (LOD/Karl Fischer), etc.

· Perform wet chemistry tests including, but not limited to, titrations, pH, etc.

· Record and analyze test data and provide well-written, accurate and timely reports.

· Assist in the preparation of chemical reagents as needed.

· Maintain proper labeling of chemical reagents.

· Assist in OOS investigations as needed.

· Follow all safety and standard guidelines, including, but not limited to, SOPs, cGMP/cGLP, GDP, SDS, DEA and pharmaceutical industry regulations, as applicable.

· Other responsibilities as assigned by Senior Management.

Education and Experience:

· Associate degree 

Skills and Abilities:

· Knowledge of laboratory chemistry and cGMP.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, graphs/charts and databases

· Ability to communicate effectively, compile, manage and interpret data, strong technical writing skills

Physical Demands:

· Required to sit and stand for long periods of time. 

· Good hand eye coordination. 

· Occasionally required to walk and kneel.

· Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs

· Must be able to use close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus. 

· Required to reach with arms and use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects/ operate controls and tools

· Required to stoop, kneel, crouch, stand, bend, sit, talk, and hear

Work Environment:

· Work environment in production operations facilities include close proximity to heavy machinery and pharmaceutical powders.

· Potential to move between production operations sites/areas to complete job functions. 

· Travel maybe subject to changed based on management/company discretion. 

· Employee work hours/schedule and/or shift are subject to change based on business needs and Management discretion

· Indoor packaging environment including enclosed areas with dust and loud noises.

· Responsible for compliance with all rules and regulations pertaining to safety policies and for leading by example with the proper attitude toward safety and health, helping to ensure that all department operations are performed with the utmost regard for the safety and health for all personnel.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

· None 

Personnel Protective Equipment or Attire Required for Position: 

· Gowning as required by GMPs and/or SOPs

Pay:

$20.00 per hour