Formulation Technician II

MSD Careers•Rockville, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for reconstituting calibrator materials, vialing of detection/capture antibodies, calibrators, and/or assembling of antibody set products. Responsible for properly handling temperature and light sensitive reagents, preparing manufacturing records, reconstituting calibrators, diluting and blending of anitbody/calibrator materials, aliquoting materials, assembling 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 lead up operation of automated vialing, bottling, labeling, or lyophilizing equipment. Perform basic troubleshooting of equipment Manufactures customer contract materials with specialized procedure and handling requirements. Follows established protocol to executes reworking of non-conforming products. May participate in inventory control by issuing or completing materials to work orders Assists the Lead Formulation Technician with training of other manufacturing personnel. May handle BSL-2 reagents to produce calibrator products. Provides input and execute tasks to improve routine manufacturing processes that provide for better quality and quantity of products. Completes appropriate documentation to support process and production procedures including data entry and batch records and daily maintenance and documentation of production equipment. Performs general laboratory upkeep to include but not limited to maintaining laboratory cleanliness, supplies and equipment, preparing, maintaining and reporting reagent inventories, maintaining pipette calibration schedules, participating in year-end physical inventory, and defrosting freezers. Specific duties may vary depending upon departmental requirements

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Engineering or related field; or an equivalent of associates degree and two years of applicable work experience
Demonstrates an aptitude for learning and adhering to standard laboratory techniques and safety precautions
Thorough knowledge of scientific fundamentals with an analytical background
Thorough knowledge of pipetting
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 learn additional software applications/tools, as required
Ability to utilize equipment necessary to perform the essential duties of the job
Ability to move/lift up to 25 pounds

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of cGMP and/or ISO certification highly preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for reconstituting calibrator materials, vialing of detection/capture antibodies, calibrators, and/or assembling of antibody set products
Properly handling temperature and light sensitive reagents
Preparing manufacturing records
Reconstituting calibrators
Diluting and blending of antibody/calibrator materials
Aliquoting materials
Assembling vial sets
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 lead up operation of automated vialing, bottling, labeling, or lyophilizing equipment
Perform basic troubleshooting of equipment
Manufactures customer contract materials with specialized procedure and handling requirements
Follows established protocol to executes reworking of non-conforming products
May participate in inventory control by issuing or completing materials to work orders
Assists the Lead Formulation Technician with training of other manufacturing personnel
May handle BSL-2 reagents to produce calibrator products
Provides input and execute tasks to improve routine manufacturing processes that provide for better quality and quantity of products
Completes appropriate documentation to support process and production procedures including data entry and batch records and daily maintenance and documentation of production equipment
Performs general laboratory upkeep to include but not limited to maintaining laboratory cleanliness, supplies and equipment, preparing, maintaining and reporting reagent inventories, maintaining pipette calibration schedules, participating in year-end physical inventory, and defrosting freezers