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Lab TechnicianLocation: St. Petersburg, FLIndustry: PharmaceuticalHours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm (on-site 100%)Salary: $23.00/hr.Employment Type: Contract 3-6 months with possible extension Client Overview: Our client is a leading provider of advanced technologies and outsourced services for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and consumer health industry. They develop, manufacture and package pharmaceutical and other products for customers in nearly 100 countries. Among its core offerings, develops and manufactures oral and sterile pharmaceuticals in nearly all major dosage forms, and offers proprietary technologies used in many well-known prescriptions and over-the-counter products. Position Overview:This position contributes significantly to the successful timely development of new pharmaceutical products utilizing Softgel Formulation/Process drug delivery systems and technologies by carrying out required pre-formulation, formulation and process activities.Responsibilities:Responsibility for the maintenance and cleaning of laboratory instruments and equipment; maintaining the laboratory in a clean and organized stateMaintains inventory of glassware, chemicals, reagents, raw materials/excipients, consumables, media and materials needed for pre-formulation and formulation activitiesDisposes of hazardous waste according to environmental regulations and company/ departmental procedures.Receive, label and store receipts of solvents and other analytical reagents.Prepares reagents, standards, media, etc. needed for analysisSets up, uses and cleans isolatorSupports preparation of solubility, compatibility samplesSets up, operates and cleans mixers, laboratory scale encapsulation machine, coating pan and/or other equipmentPrepares laboratory fill mixesPrepares gel swatchesExecutes drying studiesWashes, inspects and packages laboratory batchesPerforms fill moisture, water activity, hardness, fill and shell weight, rheology, burst strength, impact/drop testing, disintegration and/or other testingRecords the results in approved notebooks, batch records, reports and logbooks.Washes glassware used to perform analysis if neededShips samples to customers (animal PK samples, airfills, etc.) as neededFiles and maintains laboratory recordsMay provide training to new or existing personnelRequired to read and execute departmental guidance and SOPs.Performs other miscellaneous duties as requiredMay be required to work with highly potent compounds, hormones.Requirements:Requires High School education, and preferably with some college course work in related sciences.Prefer prior experience in a laboratory setting.Must possess good interpersonal skills.Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers.Good organizational skills requiredMust have accurate and legible documentation skillsKnowledge of software applications (MS Word and Excel)Experience with analytical equipment (balances) preferredRequired to use laboratory equipmentPhysical/Mental Requirements:Ability to work effectively under pressure to meet deadlinesAbility to stand, walk and reach regularly.Individual is required to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch regularly and lift to 40 pounds; no lifting greater than 44.09 pounds without assistance.Can access laboratory, office areas and manufacturing with ability to comply with gowning requirements.Can use required laboratory and office equipmentVision requirements include reading of written documents and frequent use of a computer monitor.Vision requirements include ability to differentiate color, have 20/30 vision with or without corrective lenses, read written documents and frequent use of a computer monitor.SRG4 offers flexible staffing solutions with a national presence. We provide contract, contract-to-hire, direct hire and executive search services. SRG utilizes an innovative approach to identify and qualify talent that is unique to the Staffing industry, featuring a cutting-edge platform that allows us to rapidly and precisely match professionals to client requirements. We have a proprietary database of over one million candidates and maintain continuous contact with our qualified talent.SRG4 Life Sciences delivers flexible staffing solutions nationwide, specializing in pharmaceutical, CDMO/CMO, medical device, clinical research, PBM, pharmacy, food and beverage, nutraceutical, laboratory, and consumer product sectors. We provide contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements across a wide range of critical roles including Scientists, Formulators, Engineers, QA/Regulatory Affairs, Microbiologists, Manufacturing Technicians, Supply Chain/Procurement Specialists, Project Managers, and Business Development professionals. SRG4 Life Sciences operates on a relationship-driven model partnering closely with clients to understand not only the role, but the company's culture, goals, and vision. Our mission is to match purpose-driven professionals with organizations committed to advancing human health, building long-term partnerships that drive innovation, quality, and performance.EOE/ADAIND123