Production Technician Ii - Formulation

Description

OVERVIEW

The Production Technician II is responsible for supporting the day-to-day production operations and completing routine to moderately complex procedures under the direction of the Production Supervisor, Production Manager, and / or the Assoc. Director of Production.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs final batch record review before the product moves forward in production

Performs production related duties that require specialized training

Prepares the necessary products for next day production

Maintains equipment in proper working order, which may include calibrating

Assists Documentation Department with troubleshooting any formulation deviations

Conducts routine to complex procedures, such as preparation of media, dispensing, labeling or washing vessels

Collaborates with manager, supervisor, team lead and team members daily to meet product deadline

Follows all Standard Operating Procedures for assigned tasks and area

Responsible for maintaining appropriate training schedule as it pertains to their primary occupational duties.

Maintains accurate inventory of materials (raw materials, containers, hosing, and any other materials necessary for the completion of assigned tasks) and assists with proper ordering to ensure sufficient amounts are retained

Accurately records all completion data into the appropriate database, and / or appropriately completes all necessary paperwork in real-time.

Learns new procedures and accepts new assignments within reasonable timeframes, to be agreed upon by the employee and supervisor

Recognizes problems; troubleshoots malfunctions in procedures and uses alternative methods if available 

Requirements

EDUCATION

High school level chemistry and / or applicable lab experience preferred

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

A minimum of 1 - 2 years of related experience 

Background in Chemistry or related science preferred

Has good understanding of the job and applies knowledge and skills to complete a range of tasks

Ability to work on assignments that are semi-routine in nature but recognizes the need for occasional deviation from accepted practice 

Good interpersonal and oral/written communication skills

Ability to perform mathematical calculations on basic dilutions and conversions

Ability to handle multiple projects concurrently

Ability to frequently stand and walk

Must be able to walk, bend, carry, lift, push and pull 25 pounds 

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