Formulation Technician I

Job Description

Job Summary:

• The Formulations Technician I supports the manufacture of high-quality diagnostic products through the preparation, processing, testing, and documentation of reagents, dyes, buffers, and other formulation materials.
• This is a hands-on laboratory and manufacturing position requiring strong attention to detail, accurate measurement and calculations, careful handling of biological and chemical materials, and the ability to consistently follow written procedures in a controlled environment.
• The technician will work with a variety of laboratory instruments and manufacturing equipment and will collaborate with team members across Manufacturing, Quality, and other functional areas to ensure products are prepared accurately and efficiently.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepare and dispense biological reagents, dyes, buffers, and solutions using accurate weighing, pipetting, dilution, mixing, and pH adjustment techniques.
• Operate laboratory equipment including spectrophotometers/UV-Vis, pH meters, balances, and pipettes.
• Perform manufacturing activities using aseptic technique while following approved procedures and safety requirements.
• Complete batch records and other production documentation accurately and maintain material/product inventories.
• Support filling, labeling, packaging, and processing of finished products.
  Identify, troubleshoot, and escalate process or quality concerns while managing multiple production activities and schedules.

Required Education & Skills:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic laboratory or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to read and follow written procedures with strong attention to detail.
• Basic math skills, including unit conversions, concentrations, dilutions, weights, and volumes.
• Ability to safely work with biological and chemical materials both independently and as part of a team.
• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Biotechnology, or related field.
• Experience preparing reagents, buffers, dyes, or laboratory solutions.
• Experience with aseptic technique and laboratory instrumentation.
• Experience in a GMP/cGMP, GLP, ISO-regulated, cleanroom, or other controlled environment.