Chemical Technician

Position Title: Formulation Technician

Location: Newark DE USA 19711

Duration: 12 months Contract on W2 (Possible Extension)

Job Description:

Conduct technical laboratory assignments in support of in vitro and in vivo toxicology testing and research. With minimal guidance from supervision or the Analytical & Formulary Group Leader, and within established procedures:

 Guide Formulation and Sample management technician.

 Prepare formulation sheets and documents for use on studies conducted at Haskell.

 Prepare formulations for use on studies conducted at Haskell.

 Manage the receipt, storage, distribution, and disposition of test substances according to SOPs, GLPs, and established safety procedures.

 Maintain appropriate documentation utilizing laboratory information/data management tools.

Duties And Responsibilities:

 Understand and strictly adhere to all GLP, SOP, and company procedures.

 Receive, track, store, distribute, and dispose of test substances for use in studies conducted by or for Haskell R&D Center to meet business needs and GLP and regulatory expectations.

 Write and follow formulation procedures to produce diet and dose formulations for in vivo and in vitro studies.

 Use standard laboratory equipment and techniques including sterile skills to prepare formulations.

 Maintain laboratory notebooks containing all raw data and related documents.

Knowledge, Skills, Competencies And Experience:

Education: BS degree or equivalent experience in a scientific field (e.g., Chemistry, Biology, Animal Sciences). A minimum of 3 years relevant experience in a laboratory setting is preferred.

Knowledge and Experience:

 Ability to understand and use documents such as Safety Data Sheets (SDS), Certificates of Analysis, etc.

 Ability to work independently with minimum supervision

 Demonstrated computer skills including Microsoft Office

 Attention to detail and precision

 Demonstrated knowledge of GLP procedures

 Experience working with chemicals and/or biologicals in a laboratory setting

 Ability to understand and use basic algebra

 Ability to use applicable databases to complete assignments