Lab Technician - II

Job Title: Lab Technician - IILocation: Pearl River, NYWorkplace Type: Onsite roleWork Schedule: Monday to Friday. 8:00 AM – 4:30/5:00 PM May require: Early or late shifts (~6+ times/year) & Occasional weekend work (~2 times/year)Duration: 6 months, W2 ContractRate : $29/hr on W2 (without benefits)Position Overview We are seeking an entry-level to early-career Manufacturing Scientist/Engineer to support upstream operations within antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) manufacturing in an oncology-focused pharmaceutical environment. This role combines hands-on manufacturing with process ownership, continuous improvement, and technical problem-solving.Key Responsibilities·      Execute upstream manufacturing processes including:·      Fermentation·      Solvent-based recovery·      Multi-stage chemical synthesis·      Operate within a multi-step drug substance production process·      Prepare buffers and support in-house reagent production·      Own and execute assigned processes end-to-end (not shift hand-off based)·      Perform process monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimizationSupport:·      Continuous improvement (CI) initiatives·      Process qualifications and validation·      Tech transfers and new product introductions·      Author technical documentation, including:·      Reports·      SOPs·      Batch records·      Collaborate with engineering and cross-functional teamsWork Environment·      Work requires flexibility—employees stay until work is complete·      Involves use of specialized PPE and handling of cytotoxic materials under strict safety protocolsRequired Qualifications (Must-Haves)·      Bachelor’s degree in: Biology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related field·      Strong understanding of scientific principles and laboratory/manufacturing practices·      Ability to learn complex processes and equipment·      Strong communication and teamwork skills Preferred Qualifications (Nice-to-Haves)·      Exposure to pharmaceutical or biotech manufacturing·      Knowledge of GMP environments·      Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills Additional Details·      Entry-level or recent graduate (2-4 years' experience)·      Motivated to commit long-term (not short-term experience seekers)·      Comfortable with a non-routine, highly technical manufacturing environment·      Strong ownership mindset and adaptability Interview Process·      Interview Process with Teams (1 or 2 Interview)