Laboratory Technician, Analytical Development Laboratory

USP • Rockville, MD

10h • $30 - $37

About The Position

The U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) is an independent scientific organization that collaborates with the world’s leading health and science experts to develop rigorous quality standards for medicines, dietary supplements, and food ingredients. At USP, we believe that scientific excellence is driven by a commitment to fairness, integrity, and global collaboration. This belief is embedded in our core value of Passion for Quality and is demonstrated through the contributions of more than 1,300 professionals across twenty global locations, working to strengthen the supply of safe, high-quality medicines worldwide. At USP, we value inclusive scientific collaboration and recognize that attracting diverse expertise strengthens our ability to develop trusted public health standards. We foster an organizational culture that supports equitable access to mentorship, professional development, and leadership opportunities. Our partnerships, standards, and research reflect our belief that ensuring broad participation in scientific leadership results in stronger, more impactful outcomes for global health. USP is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer (EEOE) and is committed to ensuring fair, merit-based selection processes that enable the best scientific minds—regardless of background—to contribute to advancing public health solutions worldwide. We provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and uphold policies that create an inclusive and collaborative work environment. This is a non-supervisory position in the Analytical Development Laboratory responsible for maintaining laboratory operations. The incumbent will utilize their technical expertise, organizational skills and initiative to maintain day-to-day laboratory functions. As part of our mission to advance scientific rigor and public health standards, you will play a vital role in increasing global access to high-quality medicines through public standards and related programs. USP prioritizes scientific integrity, regulatory excellence, and evidence-based decision-making to ensure health systems worldwide can rely on strong, tested, and globally relevant quality standards. Additionally, USP’s People and Culture division, in partnership with the Equity Office, invests in leadership and workforce development to equip all employees with the skills to create high-performing, inclusive teams. This includes training in equitable management practices and tools to promote engaged, collaborative, and results-driven work environments.

Requirements

• The ideal candidate demonstrates strong organizational abilities and prior laboratory experience.
• They are self‑motivated, capable of working independently, proficient with computer systems (including databases and Microsoft Office), and able to apply past experience to new challenges.
• Success in this role also requires strong interpersonal and communication skills, along with the flexibility to thrive in a fast‑paced environment.
• Associate degree and at least 6 years of experience in a laboratory or production setting, or; Bachelor’s degree.
• In select cases, a combination of specialized training or notable scientific achievements may substitute for required experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of laboratory operations, preferably within an analytical or pharmaceutical environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Previous hands-on laboratory experience, solution prep, disposal.
• Ability to manipulate, lift and move equipment, reagents and lab materials may be necessary.

Responsibilities

• Working with staff scientists, maintain lab consumables (solvents, reagents, etc.), inventory and column (U/HPLC, GC, IC) check-in, disposal and databases.
• Responsible for sample archival, sample tracking and chemical inventory in the laboratory.
• Maintains laboratory equipment list and software inventory.
• Prepare chemical solutions and reagents in coordination with laboratory staff.
• Working with USP Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), oversee laboratory waste management and disposal.
• Coordinate with internal USP personnel (CLO) and be a lab point of contact for instrument maintenance scheduling, repair, new instrument installation and documentation.
• Coordinate with USP Facilities on any work impacting the laboratory and provide timely communication to staff scientists.
• Participates in laboratory maintenance (clean-ups), safety walk-throughs and assists with keeping the laboratory “audit-ready”.

Benefits

• USP provides the benefits to protect yourself and your family today and tomorrow.
• From company-paid time off and comprehensive healthcare options to retirement savings, you can have peace of mind that your personal and financial well-being is protected.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree