Laboratory Technician

USP•Rockville, MD

About The Position

This is a hands-on, non-supervisory position in USP’s Reference Standards Laboratory. The Laboratory is 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

High School diploma with 10 years of experience in a laboratory or production setting, or; 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

Excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written.
Accepts personal responsibility to ensure the work is delivered on time and is of the highest quality.
Possesses ability to build technical expertise in others by serving as a role model and positive influence on the team.
Proven analytical and multi-tasking abilities.
Previous hands-on laboratory experience, solution prep, disposal.
Ability to manipulate, lift and move equipment, reagents and lab materials may be necessary.

Responsibilities

Maintenance of laboratory consumables—including solvents, reagents, column logs, and other supplies—and management of inventory for U/HPLC, GC, and IC columns, including check-in, disposal, and database updates.
Assisting scientists, as needed.
Oversight of sample archival, sample tracking and chemical inventory in the laboratory.
Equipment and instrument calibrations.
Preparation of chemical solutions and reagents in collaboration with laboratory staff.
Working with USP Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), oversee laboratory waste management and disposal.
Coordination with internal USP personnel and serving as a lab point of contact for instrument maintenance scheduling, repair, new instrument installation and documentation.
Collaboration with USP Facilities on activities impacting the laboratory and updates to laboratory staff.
Safety walkthroughs in RSL laboratories.
Participation in laboratory maintenance (clean-ups) and assistance with keeping the laboratory “audit-ready”.
Equipment logbook reviews to ensure proper documentation and order new logbooks as needed.
Equipment calibration and maintenance forms submissions.
Supplies and/or reagents ordering.
Assists in glassware washing and organization.
Interacting with laboratory staff, and/or laboratory management, and/or other departments to address any observations, corrections, opportunities for improvements.
Collaborating with USP employees on possible improvements in serving their professional needs.
Assistance with administrative tasks as needed.