Volunteer Softgel Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Adecco Healthcare & Life Sciences is hiring for a notable pharmaceutical manufacturing organization known for its expertise in softgel formulation and drug delivery systems.

DURATION: 3–6 months (with possible extension)
LOCATION: SAINT PETERSBURG, FL

Pay: 21-23/hr depending on education and experience

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Role Overview – Basic Function

This position contributes to the timely development of pharmaceutical products within a softgel formulation and drug delivery manufacturing environment. The role supports preformulation, formulation, and process development activities, with a strong focus on laboratory execution, equipment operation, batch processing, and GMP-compliant documentation.

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Key Responsibilities

• Maintain laboratory instruments and equipment, ensuring proper cleaning, maintenance, and operational readiness

• Keep laboratory areas clean, organized, and compliant with GMP and safety standards

• Maintain inventory of glassware, chemicals, reagents, raw materials/excipients, consumables, and other materials required for formulation and analytical activities

• Receive, label, and properly store solvents and analytical reagents

• Prepare reagents, standards, media, and other solutions required for testing and formulation work

• Support setup, operation, cleaning, and maintenance of isolators and laboratory equipment

• Assist with preparation of solubility and compatibility samples

• Operate laboratory-scale equipment including mixers, encapsulation machines, coating pans, and related softgel manufacturing systems

• Prepare laboratory fill mixes and gel swatches

• Execute drying studies and formulation/process development experiments

• Perform downstream processing including washing, inspection, and packaging of laboratory batches

• Conduct physical and analytical testing such as moisture content, water activity, hardness, fill and shell weight, rheology, burst strength, impact/drop testing, and disintegration studies

• Accurately document all results in approved notebooks, batch records, logbooks, and reports in compliance with GMP standards

• Clean and maintain laboratory glassware and analytical equipment as needed

• Support shipment of samples (including animal PK samples and airfills) as required

• Maintain accurate and compliant laboratory documentation and recordkeeping systems

• Support onboarding and training of new or existing team members as needed

• Follow all SOPs, GMP guidelines, and safety procedures at all times

• Perform additional duties as assigned

• May be required to work with highly potent compounds and/or hormones

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Education & Experience Requirements

• High school diploma required; some college coursework in science or related field preferred

• Prior laboratory or manufacturing-support experience preferred

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to work effectively in a team-based, regulated environment

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Skills & Technical Requirements

• Strong attention to detail with accurate and compliant documentation practices

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

• Familiarity with basic laboratory equipment (e.g., balances) preferred

• Ability to safely operate laboratory and manufacturing-support equipment

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Physical & Environmental Requirements

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced GMP manufacturing environment

• Frequent standing, walking, reaching, stooping, kneeling, and crouching

• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs (and up to 44 lbs with assistance when required)

• Ability to work across laboratory, office, and manufacturing areas while adhering to gowning and GMP requirements

• Ability to use standard laboratory and office equipment

• Visual requirements include reading documentation, frequent computer use, and ability to differentiate color (20/30 vision with or without correction)

• Ability to work extended hours or off-shifts as required

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

Pay Details: $21.00 to $23.00 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
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