Formulation Scientist I

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent. A B.S. in Science or Medical Technology is preferred. Minimum of one year production experience (may be waived in lieu of B.S. in Science) and knowledge of the metric system (weights & volumes). Relevant education may be considered in lieu of one year production experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Normal manufacturing environment.
• Position may require frequent communication and walking to other areas in which designated PPE will be required.
• Must be able to successfully complete a Respirator Fit Test within 6 months of hire.
• Position will require sitting and standing.
• Ability to lift materials weighing up to 110 pounds. Employee to employ traditional lift ing techniques for materials up to 75 lbs. Items over 75 lbs will require the employee to use non traditional techniques including, push-pull method, automated lifts and other equipment or additional techniques. Employee will be trained in these techniques upon employment. Employees already in position will require one time training.
  This position is not approved for relocation benefits.
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• Calculate raw material volumes required for each batch by referencing amounts necessary to meet manufacturing schedule and product specifications.
• Follow detailed processing documentation, processes bases, Clinical Chemistry reagents, intermediates and final products.
• Plan all intermediates at proper times in the formulation cycle to ensure that all target production dates for final product formulation are met.
• Prepare and inspect equipment for use in chemical and bio-formulations. Set up pumps, filters, tubing connections and mixers.
• Follow prescribed directions to calculate the amount of chemical needed to formulate the volume of the product specified in the production schedule. Weigh and mix chemicals with diluents under controlled conditions.
• Responsible for the cleaning and routine maintenance of all equipment.
• Maintain complete and accurate production records in conformance with GMP and FDA requirements.
• Perform basic laboratory analytical testing.
• Ability to successfully perform a line opening and line closing.
• Input data into a computerized material control system.
• Continuously monitors work area for unsafe conditions and take immediate action to correct unsafe condition(s).
• Responsible for quality of product produced.
• Ability to operate lifting equipment if required.
• Continuously follows all safety requirements including PPE.
• Performs other duties as assigned.