Job Description
Job DescriptionVARITE is looking for qualified Process Development Laboratory Engineer in Foster City, CA (Onsite)
WHAT THE CLIENT DOES?
An American biopharmaceutical company that focuses on researching and developing antiviral drugs used in the treatment of HIV/AIDS, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, influenza, and COVID-19.
WHAT WE DO?
Established in the Year 2000, VARITE is an award-winning minority business enterprise providing global consulting & staffing services to Fortune 1000 companies and government agencies. With 850+ global consultants, VARITE is committed to delivering excellence to its customers by leveraging its global experience and expertise in providing comprehensive scientific, engineering, technical, and non-technical staff augmentation and talent acquisition services.
Job Title: Process Development Laboratory Engineer
Location: Foster City, CA
Contract Duration: 18 months
Pay Rate Range: $80.00 - $86.33/hr. on W2
HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL DO
About the Role:
- Process Technologies & Development team is seeking a hands-on laboratory technician to support our new process development laboratory.
- This role executes studies, operates and maintains lab equipment, keeps accurate documentation, and drives continuous improvement of the lab.
- Work supports drug product process development, primary container and container closure evaluations, and product compatibility studies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Execute experiments per protocols and procedures, including sample preparation, testing, and data collection.
- Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot lab equipment (e.g., CCI/leak detection, headspace analysis, microscopy, filling, filtration, and mixing equipment).
- Support equipment installation, qualification, and routine calibration checks.
- Record data and results following good documentation practices (GDP), including notebooks, equipment logbooks, and study files.
- Support drafting and revision of SOPs, work instructions, and forms.
- Manage samples, consumables, and chemical inventory to keep the lab study-ready.
- Lead continuous improvement: 5S, lab organization, workflow improvements, templates, and checklists.
- Follow all EH&S, quality, and lab requirements.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field.
- 4+ years of hands-on laboratory experience (industry or academic).
- Strong attention to detail and documentation habits.
- Organized, reliable, and able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced setting.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in pharmaceutical or biotech process development or drug product labs.
- Familiarity with CCI, extractables/leachables, or fill-finish operations.
- Experience with equipment qualification or new lab startup.
- Exposure to GDP or cGMP environments.
BENEFITS:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees and their families. Eligible employees may receive:
- Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Retirement Plans: Participation in a company-sponsored retirement savings plan.
- Legal Service Plans: Offering access to attorneys for legal advice and representation.
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VARITE is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.