Formulation Scientist

Overview
Formulations Scientist is responsible for the proper formulation of vehicles, test articles, and disease induction materials according to research study protocols.
The schedule is M-F 5am-1pm, with potential for weekend work as needed. The pay of $25-30/hr is dependent upon skills and qualifications.
Responsibilities
Primary Responsibilities:

• Ensures operational availability of test article formulations at scheduled time of dosing (dosing begins at 6am).
• Accurate preparation of all vehicles, test articles, and disease induction materials.
• Follow good record keeping practices and maintain formulation records for all formulated materials.
• Works to troubleshoot and resolve technical formulation issues.
• Ensures regulatory compliance within the department.
• Oversees necessary supply ordering, storage, utilization, and disposition of chemicals and test articles.
• Creates printed labels for all vehicles and formulations.
• Maintains accurate formulation schedule in collaboration with study coordinators.
• Keeps laboratory clean, organized, and stocked with supplies.
• Cleans and autoclaves dishware and dosing vials.
• Cleans and maintains formulation equipment.
• Performs calibration and/or validation for balances and PH meters.
• Ensures operational availability of test article formulations at scheduled time of dosing.
• Communicates effectively with study directors, study coordinators, and technicians.
• Supports and participates in other duties and company initiatives as directed by management.
• Keeps laboratory clean and stocked with supplies.
• Various software applications sustained by a Windows platform. (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Use of general laboratory equipment, including but not limited to balances, syringes and needles, centrifuges, pipettes, liquid nitrogen, -80 freezers, incubators, chemical and clean hoods, PPE (lab coat, gloves, face mask or respirator, shoe covers, hair nets, eye protection), autoclaves.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Education & Experience:

• Minimum of 1-3 years animal laboratory experience with extensive experience with formulation preparations.
• Oral, intravenous, subcutaneous, and intraperitoneal dosing experience preferred.

Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrates a working knowledge and awareness of general laboratory procedures.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge and awareness of sterile techniques.
• Demonstrates an ability to follow detailed instructions with a sense for scientific method.
• Demonstrates an ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Demonstrates an ability to use a computer software to compile and maintain study data and reports for study records and sample inventory.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude and exhibits respect for co-workers, managers, and other employees.
• Exhibits a basic understanding of GLP, AAALAC, OLAW, USDA, OHS, PHS, The Guide, and IACUC regulations and standards with the ability to apply these practices daily.
• Exhibits accuracy performing laboratory operations.
• Exhibits an aptitude for quality, an eye for detail, the ability to follow written instructions and work with a minimum of supervision.
• Exhibits good written and oral communication skills.
• Maintains a commitment to adhere to all safety regulations and procedures.
• Maintains accurate and legible lab notebook.
• Maintains suitable organizational skills.

*This position could be offered at different levels for candidates who qualify with a combination of advanced levels of education and/or years of experience. The pay range of $25-30/hr will adjust along with the level of the role to match the person's relevant experience and/or education level.
Inotiv is a growing contemporary drug discovery and development company where we "Play to Win" in an industry rich with opportunity. Together, we face challenges and together we win in the delivery of world-class drug discovery and development solutions that impact the health and well-being of people all over the world. There's an opportunity for everyone at all phases of a career, each individual's unique skill set has an impact on the work we conduct. If you have the talent and desire to impact the quality of people's lives, we have the career opportunities to make it happen. Join us in embracing research and science to impact the health and well-being of people all over the world.
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Salary will be commensurate with experience and responsibilities. Benefits include health and dental coverage, short- and long-term disability, paid time off, paid parental leave, 401K participation with company match, and more!
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