Formulation Tech

Fresenius Medical Care•Knoxville, TN

About The Position

The Formulation Tech executes formulation activities in an assigned area, following production, control, and testing procedures to ensure each batch and its related process equipment meet required identity, strength, quality, and purity standards. The role helps maintain weighing, formulation, and filtration equipment in calibrated condition and within validated operating parameters. Under limited supervision, the employee performs tasks such as pulling samples, mixing and transferring components, monitoring critical parameters, weighing raw materials, entering process data, and documenting work. The position works with the Formulations team and other departments, receives instructions for daily schedules and tasks, and may escalate issues to a senior or lead employee. It also requires compliance with company policies and applicable laws, regular attendance, housekeeping, and participation in assigned projects and other duties. The work environment includes regular exposure to moving mechanical parts and occasional exposure to heights, airborne particles, fumes, and toxic or caustic chemicals. Noise is usually moderate. Personal protective equipment may include safety shoes, safety glasses, a hair net, and a solution bunny suit. The role involves frequent walking and lifting, including occasional movement of more than 100 pounds with assistance.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
1–3 years of related experience.
Exceptional attention to detail and ability to focus on multiple critical tasks at the same time.
Ability to work with probability and statistical inference, plane and solid geometry, trigonometry, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Knowledge of manufacturing software, spreadsheet software, and word processing software.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the position, including lifting and moving 10–25 pounds regularly, up to 50 pounds frequently, and more than 100 pounds occasionally with assistance.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and work around moving mechanical parts, and occasional heights, fumes, airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree desirable.

Responsibilities

Assist Formulation Technicians with weighing, formulation, and filtration activities according to applicable SOPs.
Pull samples, mix and transfer components, and observe critical parameters to support consistent operations.
Complete batch production records (BPRs) fully and accurately.
Assist with and accurately document in-process testing.
Keep the work area clean and orderly and maintain general housekeeping of the work area and plant.
Load and weigh raw materials.
Enter process data into a computer.
Assist with changing and cleaning filters.
Document mixing activities as required by procedure.
Rinse and drain tanks.
Ensure raw materials are stored and identified with part number, expiration date, and acceptance status.
Perform equipment maintenance tasks during scheduled plant shutdowns.
Communicate with the Formulations team during the work shift and receive instructions on daily schedules and tasks.
Escalate issues to a senior or lead employee when necessary.
Review and comply with the Code of Business Conduct, company policies and procedures, and applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
Maintain regular attendance and a good attendance record.
Assist with projects as assigned by the direct supervisor and perform other duties as assigned.