Formulations Technician I

About the Role

Under supervision, participate in the receipt, handling, use, and disposition of test articles (food additives, drugs, medical devices) for simple non-clinical test studies. Responsible for study set-up and assisting other technicians in formulation procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive and label test articles, controls, and formulation components; distribute as necessary per SOPs and study protocols.
• Under supervision, perform basic formulation procedures (e.g., simple dilutions, labeling, dispensing).
• Process accurate records of all study-related activities.
• Perform daily lab clean-ups, including laboratory utensils and glassware.
• Maintain and utilize equipment properly, and maintain any equipment records.
• Participate in weekend/holiday rotation with other technicians.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Associate's degree (ANAS) or equivalent in a Life Science, Chemistry, or related discipline.
• Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) preferred.
• 0 to 1-years related experience in a contract, chemistry, or biotechnology laboratory setting.
• Experience with Pharmacy-related research and investigative procedures and techniques or a related discipline.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.
• Basic knowledge of GLP preferred.
• GLP requires attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and accurate record-keeping competencies.
• Mathematical aptitude required.

Pay Range: $22.00 - $24.00/hour

Physical Requirements And Work Environment

• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, reach overhead, crouch, kneel, and push/pull.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Frequently moves formulations equipment (25-40 pounds) in the laboratory.
• Regularly operates a wide variety of tools and controls for equipment in the laboratory.
• General laboratory working conditions with moderate noise levels.
• Regularly required to wear protective clothing (company-supplied scrubs, lab coats, safety glasses, gloves, shoes and/or shoe covers).
• Works with sharp objects (e.g., needles).
• Uses specific engineering controls (e.g., Chemical Fume Hood/Laminar Airflow Hood).
• Occasionally exposed to unpleasant odors, fumes, or airborne particles.
• Regularly works with toxic or caustic chemicals and pre-clinical research compounds.
• Frequently works with biohazards.
• Occasionally required to wear a dust mask or a protective full-face respirator.
• Requires overtime, weekend, holiday, and/or after-hours shift coverage, as needed.