Formulation Technician I

MSD Careers • Rockville, MD

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for manufacturing product by vialing detection/capture antibodies, calibrators, or assembling antibody set products.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Engineering or related field field or equivalent work experience.
• Demonstrates an aptitude for learning and adhering to standard laboratory techniques and safety precautions.
• Basic knowledge of scientific fundamentals.
• Basic knowledge of pipetting.
• Ability to follow laboratory safety instructions; ability to use protective equipment.
• Excellent oral, written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Effectively communicate issues/problems and results that impact timelines, accuracy and reliability of laboratory data.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Ability to multi-task and work productively in a demanding manufacturing environment with changing priorities.
• Ability to utilize equipment necessary to perform the essential duties of the job.
• Ability to move/lift up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Prior manufacturing experience a plus.
• Basic knowledge of cGMP and/or ISO certification highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for preparing manufacturing records, dilution and blending of anitbody/calibrator materials, assemble vial sets, and printing of labels as instructed by Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) in order to produce final goods products for MSD customers.
• Performs peer review of product labels prior to vialing as the first quality check in the production process.
• May operate automated vialing, bottling, labeling, or lyphilizing equipment
• May handle BSL-2 reagents to produce calibrator products.
• Provides input to improve routine manufacturing processes that provide for better quality and quantity of products.
• Participates in 5S initiatives by maintaining and improving laboratory tidiness and efficiency.
• Completes appropriate documentation to support process and production procedures including data entry and batch records and daily maintenance and documentation of all production equipment
• Participates in general laboratory maintenance including maintaining laboratory cleanliness, supplies and equipment to include but not limited to: preparing, maintaining and reporting reagent inventories, maintain pipette calibration schedules, participating in year-end physical inventory, and defrosting freezers.
• Specific duties may vary depending upon departmental requirements.

Benefits

• comprehensive benefits package to support our employees' well-being and financial security.
• competitive salaries
• medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with prescription benefits
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• flexible spending accounts
• company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance as well as group life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• paid vacation
• paid sick leave
• paid holidays
• paid parental leave
• employee assistance program
• fitness club membership contribution
• pet insurance
• identity theft protection
• home and auto insurance discounts
• optional supplemental life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees