Senior Laboratory Technical Operations

La Roche•Branchburg, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Work onsite in Branchburg, New Jersey, as part of a dynamic team dedicated to developing purification methods for oligonucleotides. The role performs and documents purification, downstream processing, characterization, and final formulation of various oligonucleotides using laboratory instruments such as HPLC and UV-VIS. It also supports platform development, scale-up activities, and troubleshooting for the Oligonucleotide Manufacturing group. The position supports Operations production and laboratory testing, maintains accurate records and production data, and works with internal groups to ensure laboratory equipment and documentation meet established practices. The role participates in experiment design, procedure development, training, and continuous improvement while following departmental work instructions, SOPs, OSHA safety regulations, and cGMPs.

Requirements

2–4 years of experience.
Basic proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to follow SOPs, safety regulations, and cGMPs.
Detail-oriented, with the ability to maintain accurate documentation.
Comfort interfacing with internal groups about equipment compliance.
Willingness to participate in training and assist in experiment design.
Associate degree in a science-related field.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform and document purification, downstream processing, characterization, and final formulation of oligonucleotides using laboratory instruments such as HPLC and UV-VIS.
Assist with new platform development, scale-up activities, and troubleshooting in the Oligonucleotide Manufacturing group.
Perform and oversee production and production-support duties for Operations, ensuring the quality of production and laboratory testing.
Follow departmental work instructions, SOPs, OSHA safety regulations, and cGMPs.
Monitor laboratory supply inventory and generate expense purchase requisitions.
Enter production data into SAP/LIMS and maintain documentation.
Coordinate with internal groups to ensure laboratory equipment maintenance, calibration, and documents conform to established practices.
Attend required training and participate in on-the-job training.
Participate in experiment design and organization with a supervisor, and provide input for experimental protocols, investigations, and reports.
Provide input for improving laboratory procedures; assist with developing and evaluating procedures, products, and equipment; and help generate SOPs.
Perform other duties as assigned.