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The U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) Laboratory Technician in Rockville, Maryland
Description
Who is USP?
The U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) is an independent scientific organization that collaborates with the world’s leading health and science experts to develop rigorous quality standards for medicines, dietary supplements, and food ingredients. At USP, we believe that scientific excellence is driven by a commitment to fairness, integrity, and global collaboration. This belief is embedded in our core value of Passion for Quality and is demonstrated through the contributions of more than 1,300 professionals across twenty global locations, working to strengthen the supply of safe, high-quality medicines worldwide.
At USP, we value inclusive scientific collaboration and recognize that attracting diverse expertise strengthens our ability to develop trusted public health standards. We foster an organizational culture that supports equitable access to mentorship, professional development, and leadership opportunities. Our partnerships, standards, and research reflect our belief that ensuring broad participation in scientific leadership results in stronger, more impactful outcomes for global health.
USP is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer (EEOE) and is committed to ensuring fair, merit-based selection processes that enable the best scientific minds—regardless of background—to contribute to advancing public health solutions worldwide. We provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and uphold policies that create an inclusive and collaborative work environment.
Brief Job Overview
This is a hands-on, non-supervisory position in USP’s Reference Standards Laboratory. Laboratory responsible for maintaining laboratory operations. The incumbent will utilize their technical expertise, organizational skills and initiative to maintain day-to-day laboratory functions.
How will YOU create impact here at USP?
As part of our mission to advance scientific rigor and public health standards, you will play a vital role in increasing global access to high-quality medicines through public standards and related programs. USP prioritizes scientific integrity, regulatory excellence, and evidence-based decision-making to ensure health systems worldwide can rely on strong, tested, and globally relevant quality standards.
Additionally, USP’s People and Culture division, in partnership with the Equity Office, invests in leadership and workforce development to equip all employees with the skills to create high-performing, inclusive teams. This includes training in equitable management practices and tools to promote engaged, collaborative, and results-driven work environments.
The Laboratory Technician has the following responsibilities:
Maintenance of laboratory consumables—including solvents, reagents, column logs, and other supplies—and management of inventory for U/HPLC, GC, and IC columns, including check-in, disposal, and database updates. Assisting scientists, as needed.
Oversight of sample archival, sample tracking and chemical inventory in the laboratory.
Equipment and instrument calibrations.
Preparation of chemical solutions and reagents in collaboration with laboratory staff.
Working with USP Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), oversee laboratory waste management and disposal.
Coordination with internal USP personnel and serving as a lab point of contact for instrument maintenance scheduling, repair, new instrument installation and documentation.
Collaboration with USP Facilities on activities impacting the laboratory and updates to laboratory staff.
Safety walkthroughs in RSL laboratories.
Participation in laboratory maintenance (clean-ups) and assistance with keeping the laboratory “audit-ready”.
Equipment logbook reviews to ensure proper documentation and order new logbooks as needed.
Equipment calibration and maintenance forms submissions.
Supplies and/or reagents ordering.
Assists in glassware washing and organization.
Interacting with laboratory staff, and/or laboratory management, and/or other departments to address any observations, corrections, opportunities for improvements.
Collaborating with USP employees on possible improvements in serving their professional needs.
Assistance with administrative tasks as needed.
Who is USP Looking For?
High School diploma with 10 years of experience in a laboratory or production setting, or;
Associate degree and at least 6 years of experience in a laboratory or production setting, or;
Bachelor’s degree.
In select cases, a combination of specialized training or notable scientific achievements may substitute for required experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of laboratory operations, preferably within an analytical or pharmaceutical environment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Additional Desired Preferences
Excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written.
Accepts personal responsibility to ensure the work is delivered on time and is of the highest quality.
Possesses ability to build technical expertise in others by serving as a role model and positive influence on the team.
Proven analytical and multi-tasking abilities.
Previous hands-on laboratory experience, solution prep, disposal.
Ability to manipulate, lift and move equipment, reagents and lab materials may be necessary.
Supervisory Responsibilities
None, this is an individual contributor role.
Benefits
USP provides the benefits to protect yourself and your family today and tomorrow. From company-paid time off and comprehensive healthcare options to retirement savings, you can have peace of mind that your personal and financial well-being is protected.
Compensation
Base Hourly Range: USD $29.54 – $36.87 per hour.
Target Annual Bonus: % Varies based on level of role.
Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate’s skill set, experience, qualifications, equity, and other job-related reasons.
Note: USP does not accept unsolicited resumes from 3rd party recruitment agencies and is not responsible for fees from recruiters or other agencies except under specific written agreement with USP.
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Job Category Laboratory/Production
Job Type Part-Time