Formulation Technician II [Remote]

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Job Description

Working in a team of media process technicians, media process technician, I will manufacture dehydrated and liquid cell culture media. Formulation technician I will be able to follow batch record instructions and will be expected to weigh micrograms to kilograms quantities of individual raw materials, calibrate equipment, follow safety policies and procedures, operate milling equipment, perform sterile filtration and any other tasks required to complete cell culture media manufacturing. Standard product testing, such as osmolality, pH and turbidity, will also be performed in this job. This position works closely with R&D, procurement, quality, process technology, marketing as well as external and internal customers and vendors.

Shift: 1 st shift 6 am – 2:30 pm

Rate: $24 - $28

RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for the staging and compounding of raw materials within weight tolerances (e.g. micrograms to kilograms), milling, blending, aseptic liquid filling, process control monitoring and documentation of such procedures for manufacturing dehydrated culture media and liquid media in accordance with production schedules following the appropriate GMP and department procedures. Completes all required documentation neatly, accurately, and in accordance with GMP.Performs cleaning, inspection, calibration and assists in the maintenance of equipment. Maintains related logs and records. Performs equipment troubleshooting. Handles raw materials per GMP and Safety requirements. Uses equipment such as pipettors, balances, osmometer, turbidimeter and pH meters. Ensure that tasks are performed in a safe and responsible manner to create an injury free and incident free workplace Required to follow through on assigned responsibilities and able to function under supervision. Responsible for promoting positive team environment through good communications and team engagement. May be required to work overtime. Performs other duties as assigned in support of business goals.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum of High School Diploma or equivalent. Minimum of 6 months’ experience in a high-paced laboratory environment or manufacturing facility. Equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant work experience considered. Must be able to read, write, and follow testing and inspection procedures. Must be able to maintain neat, accurate and complete records and logs. Mechanical aptitude and ability to disassemble and reassemble various equipment. Good communication skills and ability to work both individually and as part of a team. Flexibility with departmental work schedules including overtime. Must be able to focus with continuous mindfulness.

Basic experience in weighing multiple components is required. Basic proficiency with PCs (Personal Computers) and use of Windows applications such as MS Excel, MS Word and MS PPT is required. Statistical analysis using mathematical spreadsheets such as Excel or Minitab is highly desired. Must be able to lift or move approximately 40lbs

Compensation and Benefits

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs

• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

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