R&D Technician - Oral Solid Dose (OSD)

Puretek Corporation • Los Angeles, CA

2d • $50,000 - $55,000

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced R&D Technician to support the development of Oral Solid Dosage (OSD) pharmaceutical products. The successful candidate will assist formulation scientists with product development, process optimization, scale-up, and technology transfer while ensuring compliance with cGMP requirements.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• 1-2 years of experience in R&D, formulation development, or manufacturing.
• Knowledge of cGMP regulations and pharmaceutical documentation practices.
• Strong troubleshooting, organizational, and communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience with OSD unit operations such as wet granulation, dry granulation, roller compaction, blending, tablet compression, coating, and capsule filling.

Responsibilities

• Support formulation development of tablets, capsules, and other oral solid dosage forms.
• Conduct laboratory and pilot-scale trials, including blending, granulation, compression, coating, and encapsulation.
• Prepare, execute, and document experiments according to approved protocols.
• Operate and maintain R&D and pilot-scale manufacturing equipment.
• Assist in process optimization, scale-up, validation, and technology transfer activities.
• Maintain accurate laboratory notebooks, batch records, and technical reports.
• Coordinate sample preparation and testing with Analytical Development and Quality teams.
• Follow cGMP, SOPs, and safety requirements at all times.

What This Job Offers

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