Technician II, FormulationsWork with Purpose

We are seeking an experienced Formulations Tech II for our Formulations Team at our Safety Assessment site located in Ashland, OH.

Basic Summary: 

A Technician II will prepare basic to complex dosing material and samples for vehicles, solutions, suspensions, diets, and dispensations independently with some oversight.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (The fundamental Competencies/Skills & Responsibilities of the role (products and services provided/results accomplished) include, but are not limited to, those listed:

• Prepare basic to complex dosing material and samples for solutions, suspensions, diets, and dispensations.
• Efficiently perform and document all procedures, materials, and results in compliance with applicable regulatory standards as applicable (protocols, methods, SOPs, etc.).
• Independently sterilize laboratory equipment using autoclave or other methods.
• Assist in washing and maintenance of glassware and lab cleanliness.
• Assist with the disposal of residual dosing material.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills through informal discussions with peers, supervisor, and team.
• Independently be able to identify equipment issues for troubleshooting and notify proper personnel.
• Actively participate in process improvement initiatives.
• Be able to provide feedback on laboratory investigations and quality observations.
• Utilize various mixing methods and apparatuses to prepare formulations.
• Prepare aseptic and glovebox formulations with oversight.
• Prepare formulations under observation of Study Directors. 
• Performs all other related duties and functions as assigned.

The pay for this position is $20.00. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location

(Knowledge, Experience, Skills and Abilities required to accomplish the essential functions) include but are not limited to:

• Education & Experience:  Associate’s degree (A.A./A.S.) or equivalent with a minimum of 1-2 years of relevant experience and CPhT with 1-2 years of compounding experience recommended. Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) in a relevant field with no experience strongly recommended. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
• Certification/Licensure: None.
• Good written and verbal communication skills. 
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities to achieve goals.
• Computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite), commensurate with essential functions, including the ability to learn a validated system.
• Ability to ensure that a safe working environment is maintained by observing all safety procedures and working methods by making proper use of protective clothing and equipment, and by reading, understanding, and following all safety documents issued or notified of.
• Ability to ensure the integrity of the studies and fulfill the regulatory agencies requirements by performing the activities according to the Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Business Operating Procedures (BOP) and the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) rules.
• Ability to work extended hours beyond normal work schedule to include, but not limited to evenings, weekends, and extended shifts sometimes with short notice or unscheduled.
• Ability to work under specific time constraints.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift, move, manipulate and/or hold heavy objects up to and including 50 pounds; this includes work materials, equipment, and/or supplies.
• Must be able to perform procedures, standing or sitting, for long periods of time, using appropriate instruments, reaching with hands and arms, working in narrow spaces, and wearing safety equipment (PPE) according to OSHA regulations and company standards.
• Must be able to frequently hold and manipulate work materials while utilizing fine motor skills.
• Must be able to regularly provide information to and receive information from/through various technologies, media, sources, and contacts. Must be able to accurately exchange information in these situations.
• Regularly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
• Move about inside the work area to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

 
Work Environment: 

• General office and lab working conditions, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to wear protective clothing (i.e., goggles, face shield, cap, gloves, scrubs, shoe covers), work near toxic or caustic chemicals, work with biohazards.
• The employee may occasionally be exposed to live animals with risk of exposure to allergens, zoonotic disease, and biohazards.
• The employee may occasionally be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, unpleasant odors, and extreme temperature conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment ranges from moderate to high depending upon the task being performed.