Formulation Technician II

Job Description

Job Summary:

• The Technician II (Formulation) formulates custom OligonucleoProduct according to the customer’s specifications.
• This generally includes quantification, final packaging, and QC sampling of the products being made.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Uses automated and manual lab equipment accurately; including limited maintenance and troubleshooting activities Uses custom software packages to complete tasks and create final product.
• Utilizes stoichiometry to convert measurement units and creates custom solutions.
• Translates order requirements into a process to formulate oligos to the customer’s specifications.
• Quantifies and samples oligos for quality control tests.
• Assesses QC data accurately and makes pass/fail decisions for oligos.
• Maintains daily ship deadlines for all products.
• Maximizes automation for all processes.
• Incorporates new products and processes continuously.
• Adheres to safety regulations, lab SOPs, and contamination controls.
• Demonstrates behavior consistent with the Client’s Core Values.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Additional essential functions may differ by department/group.

Education and Experience:

• Associate’s (2 year) degree or comparable combination of education and experience required.
• Bachelor’s (4 year) degree preferred. Science related field preferred. Experience
• Proficiency in a variety of PC software programs with strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (and an emphasis on Excel) required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to fluctuate priorities throughout the workday required.
• Ability to make decisions based on information not found in SOPs required.
• Ability to balance project work with production duties required.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Uses aids and SOPs and departmental knowledge to make decisions about the proper production path per product.
• Ability to prioritize and organize workload to efficiently accomplish departmental goals.
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently.
• Ability to manage time and recognize responsibilities.
• Ability to communicate with peers and all levels of management.
• Ability to perform under stress when confronted with emergent, critical, unusual, or dangerous situations, or situation in which working speed and sustained attention are make-or-break aspects of the job.
• Ability to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure.
• Ability to maintain both a high standard of courtesy and cooperation in dealing with co-workers.
• Ability to accept responsibility for the direction, control or planning of an activity.
• Adaptability to situations requiring the precise attainment of set limits, tolerances or standards.
• Ability to perform repetitive work or to perform continuously the same work, according to set procedures sequence or pace.