Title: Lab Tech

Date: Sep 21, 2026

Location: Chattanooga, TN

Company: Chattem Chemicals Inc, USA

Sun Pharma is the world’s fourth largest generics company with presence in Specialty, Generics and Consumer Healthcare products. Supported by more than 40 manufacturing facilities, we provide high-quality medicines, trusted by healthcare professionals and patients, to more than 100 countries across the globe. Over the last two decades, Sun Pharma has established itself as a leading player in the generics market in the U.S., and we are rapidly ramping up our presence in the specialty branded market with a focus on dermatology, ophthalmology and onco-dermatology

Job Summary

Are you passionate about chemistry and quality assurance? Join our dynamic team as a Lab Technician, where you'll play a key role in ensuring the integrity and safety of our chemical and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) products. This is a great opportunity for detail-oriented professionals who thrive in a fast-paced, regulated environment and are looking to grow their careers in the pharmaceutical or chemical industry.

Schedule

• Days: Sunday Night - Friday Morning or Monday Night - Saturday Morning (4 10's).

Example:

• Week 1: Work: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday | Off: Friday, Saturday, Sunday
• Week 2: Work: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Off: Saturday, Sunday, Monday
• Week 3: Work: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday | Off: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday
• Week 4: Work: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday | Off: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
• Week 5: Work: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday | Off: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
• Week 6: Work: Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday | Off: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Hours: 10:00PM – 9:00AM (1 hour lunch).

Key Responsibilities

• Perform chemical and API sampling analysis using established, validated methods.
• Accurately document test results, maintain logs for analyses, samples, and time studies.
• Adhere strictly to all safety protocols and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Participate in training and become certified on all required analytical methods.
• Support the team with additional duties as needed to ensure smooth lab operations.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or a related scientific field.
• Empower experience preferred.
• Hands-on experience with basic wet chemistry techniques (e.g., pipetting, weighing, titration).
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow precise instructions.
• Flexibility to work any shift, with this role specifically assigned to 3rd shift.

The presently-anticipated base compensation pay range for this position is $20.00/hr to $24.00/hr. Actual base compensation may vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to geographical location and experience. In addition, this position is part of the Annual Performance Bonus Plan, and may be eligible for the Long Term Incentive Plan. Employees are eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs which include medical, dental and vision coverage; life insurance; disability insurance; 401(k) savings plan; flexible spending accounts; and the employee assistance program. Employees also receive various paid time off benefits, including vacation time and sick time.

The compensation and benefits described above are subject to the terms and conditions of any governing plans, policies, practices, agreements, or other materials or documents as in effect from time to time, including but not limited to terms and conditions regarding eligibility. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company, or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees as assigned to this job. Nothing herein shall preclude the employer from changing these duties from time to time and assigning comparable duties or other duties commensurate with the experience and background of the incumbent(s).

We provide equal employment opportunities for all current employees and applicants for employment. This policy means that no one will be discriminated against because of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, nationality, citizenship, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, affectional or sexual orientation, military or veteran status, generic predisposing characteristics or any other basis prohibited by law.

Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives:

Sun Pharmaceuticals (Sun) is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. Resumes submitted to any Sun employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Sun. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral

Nearest Major Market: Chattanooga