Sr. Formulation Technician

Job Description

Job Summary:

• Work in a team-based environment within a manufacturing lab responsible for synthesizing and testing ion exchange media used in chromatography consumables.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform testing and qualification of resin products on specialized instruments to meet customer demand.
• Record and report test results accurately and maintain proper documentation.
• Complete complex production work-orders according to established procedures.
• Analyze data, derive conclusions, and prepare reports based on findings.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Adhere to ISO 9001 guidelines and corporate quality policy to ensure high-quality standards.
• Follow EH&S safety requirements and actively participate in safety improvement activities.
• Continuously identify areas for improvement and propose countermeasures.
• Maintain a clean and organized laboratory environment.

Education and Experience:

• At least 1+ years of experience in manufacturing environment
• A bachelor’s in chemistry and or biotechnology preferred.
• Hands-on experience in a Chemistry laboratory is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Good Laboratory and Manufacturing Practices and standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Good mathematical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to read and understand written procedures (SOPs) and follow verbal instructions.
• Strong punctuality and attendance record.
• Familiarity with hand tools regularly used (wrenches, torque drivers, tweezer, etc.)
• Willingness to learn and apply Lean manufacturing and PPI Continuous Improvement tools.
• Ability to work independently with occasional assistance.
• Ownership mentality and ability to meet established deadlines and targets.
• Willingness to acquire new knowledge and skills.
• Understanding of production schedules and ability to prioritize tasks accordingly.
• Knowledges of Chromatography software a plus.

Work Environment:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.
• The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical requirements:

• Ability to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
• Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands & finger to handle & feel.
• Frequently required to sit and reach with hands and arms.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.

Personal protective equipment’s:

• Job requires wearing lab coats, Safety glasses, gloves & safety shoes all company provided.

Non-Negotiable Hiring Criteria:

• Must be in compliance with GMP, QSRs, ISO and IVD regulations in the performance of department responsibilities.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, whole numbers, fractions and decimals.