Formulation Technician II

Inotiv•Gaithersburg, MD

5d•$55,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

Inotiv, Inc. is seeking a Formulation Tech. in Gaithersburg, MD. This role is with a growing contemporary drug discovery and development company where we “Play to Win” in an industry rich with opportunity. Together, we face challenges and together we win in the delivery of world-class drug discovery and development solutions that impact the health and well-being of people all over the world. There’s an opportunity for everyone at all phases of a career, each individual’s unique skill set has an impact on the work we conduct. If you have the talent and desire to impact the quality of people’s lives, we have the career opportunities to make it happen. Join us in embracing research and science to impact the health and well-being of people all over the world.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Biology or related field or foreign equivalent degree plus 12 months related chemistry or pharmacy experience including at least 6 months related experience in a scientific and regulated industry such as pharmaceutical or agricultural research.

Responsibilities

Document raw data such as Research Octane Number (RON), Motor Octane Number (MON), [R + M)/2], and boiling points of gasoline and ethanol blends subjected to review and audit by the Standards Division of North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
Work with business owners and service technicians to provide guidance on how to best remediate fuel quality problems, including calculating dilution factors to remediate cross-contamination in gasoline, kerosine, and diesel products to bring them into compliance.
Weigh, measure and perform dilutions based upon calculations.
Perform fuel distillation (ASTM test method 86) to determine volatility and check for cross-contamination in retail fuel samples.
Perform flash point testing (ASTM test method D56) to check for cross-contamination in kerosine and diesel products.
Perform ethanol content testing of different grades of gasoline and alcohol flex fuels to determine the amount of ethanol in both ethanol and non-ethanol blends (internal test method developed from SAE Technical Paper 912421), SOP and Protocol based upon training by the Standards Division of North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer.
Work safely with hazardous materials such as benzene, toluene, and naphthalene.
Review Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for each product and follow written SOPs regarding environmental controls and required personal protective equipment by the Standards Division of North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer.