Formulations Technician II

Champions Oncology Inc. • Rockville, MD

8d • $26 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

Support in vivo oncology research studies in mice as a member of the Formulation Services Team. This role involves receiving, distributing, and formulating test compounds, vehicles, and reagents. The technician will record study data in the laboratory information management system, adhere to study protocols, and draft, edit, modify, and verify compound formulation procedure documents. General study preparation and organizational activities, including sample tube labeling, supply organization and stocking, and laboratory organization, are also key responsibilities. The position requires working weekends and holidays on a rotating basis.

Requirements

• BS degree in chemistry, pharmacology, or related field.
• 2 years of related experience in a Contract Research Organization, hospital, compounding pharmacy or similar research setting.
• TEAM PLAYER. Actively and eagerly support leadership and colleagues.
• COACHABLE. Actively solicits feedback. Eager to improve.
• HONEST. Trustworthy. Demonstrates integrity.
• ADAPTABLE. Flexible and open to change. Eager early adopter.
• MOTIVATED. Driven. Proactive and takes the initiative.
• POSITIVE. Compassionate. Empathetic and understanding. Balanced.
• INNOVATIVE. Challenges the status quo. Eager problem solver.
• OPEN. Transparent and communicative. Candid.
• NICE. Kind and respectful. Sincere.
• Organized. Detail oriented. Process oriented. Eager to follow procedures.
• Strong computer skills.
• Requires manual dexterity, fine motor skills, and repetitive motion.
• Requires sitting, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, and lifting throughout the work shift consistent with a typical research laboratory environment and vivarium.
• Must be able to lift and move packages weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Routine exposure to odors and chemicals.
• Routine exposure to sharps.
• Routine exposure to blood, body fluids, and tissue.

Responsibilities

• Receive, distribute, and disposition test compounds, vehicles, and reagents.
• Formulate test compounds, vehicles, and reagents.
• Record study data within the laboratory information management system.
• Read, understand, and adhere to study protocols.
• Draft, edit, modify, and verify compound formulation procedure documents.
• Perform general study preparation and organizational activities, including sample tube labeling, supply organization and stocking, and laboratory organization.
• Work weekends and holidays on rotating basis.

What This Job Offers

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