Formulation Technician I - Rotating Shift

Summary

Under supervision, responsible for all operations of designated chemical process to ensure safe chemical procedures, quality standards and compliance with regulatory requirements for working with and handling raw materials, production intermediates, and final products. Makes decisions that involve direct application of technical knowledge.

Job Functions

• Work rotating 8-hour shifts with 5 day per week availability and work approved overtime as needed.
• Operate automated and manual chemical process equipment and conduct associated activities such as sampling, chemical/material handling, cleaning, and maintenance in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures, current Good Manufacturing Procedures and Safety guidelines.
• Maintain a clean and safe process area.
• Perform manual and computer operations to manufacture chemical intermediates and finished products ensuring compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies, as well as company policies and procedures.
• Monitor all operations of designated chemical process to ensure safe chemical procedures, quality standards and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Carry out Safety & Environmental guidelines/policies as well as cGMP and other applicable regulatory agencies.
• Make recommendations regarding improving process operations.
• Obtain samples of process streams or products in accordance with company procedures; submit samples to lab or perform tests to resolve specific properties; record/analyze results and take appropriate action.
• Inspect finished product to assure adherence to specifications such as appearance, foreign substances and packaging or labeling requirements as required.
• Receive and check raw materials and chemical intermediate deliveries and complete appropriate records in accordance with company procedures.

Proficiencies

• Good knowledge and understanding of basic equipment.
• Good problem-solving skills and logical approach to solving problems.
• Ability to work well with others on a team.
• Ability to read and interpret technical procedures and governmental regulations.
• Ability to apply basic mathematical principles.
• Strong attention to detail and commitments to accomplish the job timely, accurately, and safely the first time.
• Ability to apply knowledge of Good Manufacturing processes and the knowledge and skills in pharmaceutical processes, equipment, instrumentation, and procedures.

Physical Requirements

Employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; sit and to talk or hear. The employee is required to walk and stoop, or kneel, crouch approximately 80% of the time. The employee is required to ascend/descend stairs approximately 20% of the time, lift a maximum of 50 lbs, and sit for a maximum of 4 hours. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.