Bulk Manufacturing Technician

I.V. Labs • Christiansburg, VA

21h • Onsite

About The Position

The Bulk Manufacturing Technician manufactures and manages bulk concentrates used to produce Inorganic Ventures’ Stock and Custom products. The technician follows established procedures to produce concentrates and blends, purify starting materials, and conduct reactions. The role also supports development of new starting materials, laboratory and inventory management, quality testing coordination, recordkeeping, and safe laboratory operations. The position is located in Christiansburg, Virginia, pays $23.00 per hour, and is classified as non-exempt. US work authorization is required; Inorganic Ventures does not provide visa sponsorship.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or a related field.
• At least one year of production experience at Inorganic Ventures or related experience.
• Knowledge of the periodic table, laboratory practices and equipment, and laboratory safety practices.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to interact tactfully and successfully with individuals at all organizational levels.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Well-organized and self-directed, with good judgment.
• Ability to meet established deadlines.
• Analytical ability and a strong operational focus.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build effective working relationships.
• PC proficiency and working knowledge of computers.
• US work authorization; visa sponsorship is not provided.

Responsibilities

• Use established bulk manufacturing procedures to make single-element concentrates and stock multi-element blends based on inventory and the production schedule.
• Purify starting materials as needed before manufacturing bulk concentrates.
• Perform reactions using starting materials to produce in-house bulk concentrates.
• Work with Innovation Application Development Chemists to develop new starting materials as needed.
• Work with Pure Analytical to make protocol lots of starting materials by developing reactions and preparing samples for TMI analysis.
• Ensure starting materials are received, logged, and stored appropriately; store new or updated CoAs and SDSs in their designated physical and digital locations.
• Coordinate with Inventory and make stocks that are at or below reorder point.
• Maintain a contamination-free laboratory, including cleaning and washing glassware, reactors, and associated equipment.
• Dispose of waste in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.
• Continuously use safe laboratory equipment and practices.
• Maintain manufacturing records and notebooks.
• Assist the Stock Lab Supervisor with maintaining Stock/Bulk container inventories.
• Manage bulk concentrates released from Product Documentation to ensure they are available in cubis for production.
• Coordinate with QC to organize top-priority testing needs.
• Coordinate with Inventory and Purchasing to ensure proper acquisition of starting materials.
• Review and edit associated bulk controlled documents as necessary.
• Stop work when a hazardous situation appears imminent or an employee feels unsafe.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off starting on the first day.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Medical and dental coverage; the employer pays 100% of employee-only premiums and contributes toward dependent premiums.
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution.
• Employer-paid life insurance and short-term disability.
• 401(k) with up to 4% employer match, eligible the first of the month after 90 days.
• Voluntary vision, additional life, accident, and pet insurance policies.
• LegalShield.
• Employee Assistance Program for the employee and household.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level