Job Description
About the Company: Nivagen is a global company dedicated to enhancing lives by developing and providing cost-effective generic prescription drugs and over-the-counter products for the North American market. For over a decade, we've remained steadfast in our commitment to core values of excellence, integrity, and respect for people. Our team of professionals collaborates tirelessly to pioneer advancements in manufacturing, distribution, and quality control, ensuring a holistic approach to healthcare. Through vertical integration of the pharmaceutical supply chain, cutting-edge technology, and unwavering dedication to excellence, we continually strive to redefine medication accessibility and affordability. We prioritize our employees' well-being by offering competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and robust training and development opportunities. By investing in our workforce and fostering a culture of growth and support, we empower our team to drive innovation and make a positive impact in the healthcare industry. At Nivagen, our mission is clear: to make a meaningful difference in people's lives by delivering high-quality, affordable medications while upholding the highest standards of integrity and excellence.
Job Location: Nivagen Pharmaceuticals Inc., Sacramento, CA
3900 Duckhorn Dr, Sacramento, CA 95834
About the Job: Title of the Position:
Lab Technician As a Lab Technician at Nivagen you will be responsible for supporting the laboratory operations by conducting routine tests, preparing samples, maintaining laboratory equipment, and ensuring compliance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and regulatory standards. The technician will work closely with chemists, scientists, and other technical staff to ensure the smooth and accurate testing of pharmaceutical products.
Responsibilities: - Analyze assigned samples using various instruments, primarily HPLC.
- Maintain laboratory logbooks and usage/consumption logs.
- Clean and maintain all laboratory areas.
- Adhere to and comply with cGLP and cGMP standards.
- Operate laboratory instruments as per SOPs.
- Management of chemicals, reagents, standards, HPLC columns, etc.
- Contact service engineer when necessary to calibrate laboratory instruments.
- Handle the disposal of chemicals and samples
- Prepare and review SOPs.
- Prepare and review COAs.
- Prepare other documents related to analytical activities, including protocols, templates, reports, specifications, and STPs.
- Develop analytical methods under the guidance of supervisor.
- Perform any additional tasks as assigned by the Chief Scientific Officer (CSO).
Qualifications :
Education/Experience: - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biochemistry, or a related field.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: - Experience with standard laboratory equipment, such as pipettes, graduated cylinders, and balances.
- Experience with laboratory techniques related to measuring, weighing, and handling of samples.
- Experience with HPLC is highly desired.
- Familiarity with handling chemicals, especially the safety precautions and documents (SDS) related to such.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Knowledge of chemistry and pharmaceuticals, as well as the terms and concepts related to such.
- Knowledge, familiarity, or experience with cGMP is desired.
Requirements: - Must live or willing to move to Sacramento Metropolitan Region (Approx. 40 miles' radius)
Benefits: - Pay range based on experience
- Yearly bonus eligibility
- Benefits: Nivagen offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- Paid time off plan
- 401k savings plan
Additional Information: Nivagen to afford equal opportunity for employment to all individuals regardless of race, color, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, history of disability, ancestry, citizenship status, political affiliation, religion, gender, transgender, gender identity, marital status, status as a parent, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information or other factors prohibited by law, and to prohibit harassment or retaliation based on any of these factors.
Job Tags
Work at office