Job Summary:

The Senior Laboratory Assistant supports the day-to-day laboratory operations and by ensuring efficient upkeep of laboratory operations.  Individuals in this role assist scientists by maintaining equipment, preparing materials, and ensuring the lab remains compliant with company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and guidelines designed to comply with Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Creates and places order requisitions for Analytical Sciences laboratory supplies. Receives and organizes laboratory supplies and maintains order inventories. Labes received chemicals and logs chemicals in the Chemicals database. Performs daily calibration checks of laboratory instruments. Cleans and organizes laboratory glassware, dissolution units, benchtops, and disposes of empty chemical containers. Assists with the preparation of laboratory solutions, including calibration of pH meters. Serves as backup for the Reference Standards and Retain Samples Coordinator, including maintaining all inventory. Records information in laboratory logbooks following applicable SOPs. Remains current with all applicable training assignments, SOPs, and Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Laboratory Practice.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

N/A

Knowledge & Other Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent with a minimum of four years of relevant experience. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, or inventory databases is a plus. Detail oriented and strong organization skills. GMP knowledge and strong laboratory documentation skills. Good communication skills in the English language.

Other Characteristics:

Ability to work independently and as part of a team and maintain high ethical standards of integrity and quality. Ability of having an innovative and dynamic approach to work. A self-starter able to work independently but comfortable working in a team environment. Ability to consistently exhibit Supernus Values in interactions with employees at all levels of the organization, vendors, customers and others. Capable of performing other duties as assigned by Management. Authorized to legally work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment/Travel Requirements:

Position may require prolonged sitting, prolonged standing, balancing, stooping, bending, and crouching; the ability to push, pull, drag and/or lift up to 20 pounds; normal manual dexterity and hand/eye coordination. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; and extensive reading. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions. Will be required to work in a clean and/or sterile laboratory environment occasionally, and wear personal protective equipment to include but not limited to: gloves, safety glasses or goggles, face shields, lab coats, aprons, ear plugs and dust masks.

Supernus Pharmaceuticals is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age or any other characteristic protected by law.