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Senior Laboratory Technician - CMC at PTC Therapeutics, Inc.

Posted in Management 30+ days ago.

Type: Full-Time
Location: Pennington, New Jersey





Job Description:

Job Description Summary:

Job Description:

The Senior Laboratory Technician will execute laboratory tasks with strict attention to safety and quality.  Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, organization and maintenance of the stockroom, lab equipment, developing workflows, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and reviewing documentation.  Accurate and timely execution of activities and results are a requirement.  Strict adherence to federal, state, and local regulations is mandatory.  Collaborative work with research staff is a necessity to achieve departmental and company goals.  Tasks will require working in laboratory areas using established procedures and SOPs.

The incumbent works cross-functionally with internal departments and external resources on Laboratory and Instrument related issues.

The Senior Laboratory Technician supports adherence to all regulatory requirements and PTC Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as appropriate. 

Primary duties/responsibilities:

  • Manage centralized stockroom and point of use areas for regular, and specialized Research and Development laboratory equipment, supplies, glassware, chemicals, and other related items.

  • Monitors material levels in the centralized stockroom and within all CMC labs.  Places orders, as necessary, including on-demand orders in client order management system, as directed by research staff and Laboratory Manager.

  • Label GxP materials appropriately according to the SOP with the received date.

  • Supervise onsite contractors on scanning inventory and working on gaps in backordering. Train new employee where applicable.

  • Assist with developing SOP’s, workflows, SLA’s, and key business metrics for all in scope services based on our best practices.

  • Utilize inventory management system, such as Thermo Fischer’s (Unity Lab Services) to manage inventory and run reports.

  • Collaborate with PTC IT Informatics to develop an inventory management system for PTC that captures chemicals and bioprocessing materials.

  • Review documentation upon receipt, unbox the materials and perform inspection.  Report any compromise to the packaging integrity or item to management and Shipping & Receiving.

  • Complies with all safety requirements.

  • Contributes to general lab operations such as:

    • Equipment maintenance.

    • Identification of capital equipment needs.

    • Maintenance of clean and uncluttered work areas.

    • Maintain inventory and ordering lab supplies as needed.


  • Performs other tasks and assignments as needed and specified by management.  

* Minimum level of education and years of relevant work experience.

  • Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline with 3-5 of experience in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology or related laboratory environment.

* Special knowledge or skills needed and/or licenses or certificates required.

  • Laboratory experience in Biologics and/or R&D.

  • Knowledge of GxP documentation.

  • Proficiency in SAP, and Oracle applications.

  • Demonstrated technical proficiency, scientific creativity, and the ability to collaborate with others on cross functional teams in a fast-paced, matrixed, environment consisting of internal and external team members.

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication and skills.

  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively, as required, in a fast-paced, matrixed, team environment consisting of internal and external team members.

  • Analytical thinker with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines. 

  • Excellent planning, organization and time management skills including the ability to support and prioritize multiple projects. 

*Special knowledge or skills and/or licenses or certificates preferred.

  • GxP knowledge.

  • Seasoned background in 5S Methodology.

  • Basic equipment troubleshooting.

**At PTC Therapeutics we are seeking candidates in the United States who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or who will be fully vaccinated by the time they begin the position.

EEO Statement:

PTC Therapeutics is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, age, physical characteristics, social origin, disability, religion, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, veteran status or any unlawful criterion under applicable law. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.

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