Production and Industrial - Formulation Technician II

V R Della Infotech • Sunnyvale, CA

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About The Position

The Formulation Technician II manufactures dehydrated and liquid cell culture media as part of a team of media process technicians. The role involves following batch record instructions, weighing raw materials in quantities ranging from micrograms to kilograms, calibrating and operating equipment, following safety procedures, milling materials, performing sterile filtration, and completing other tasks required for media manufacturing. The technician also performs standard product testing, including osmolality, pH, and turbidity measurements. The position works closely with R&D, procurement, quality, process technology, marketing, and internal and external customers and vendors.

The technician stages and compounds raw materials, mills and blends materials, performs aseptic liquid filling and process-control monitoring, and documents manufacturing procedures for dehydrated culture media and liquid media according to production schedules, GMP requirements, and department procedures. The role includes maintaining, cleaning, inspecting, calibrating, and troubleshooting equipment, maintaining records and logs, and handling raw materials safely. The position works under supervision, contributes to a positive team environment, and may require overtime.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry or a related field.
• At least 6 months of experience in a high-paced chemistry laboratory environment or manufacturing facility; an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant work experience may be considered.
• Ability to read, write, and follow testing and inspection procedures.
• Ability to maintain neat, accurate, and complete records and logs.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to disassemble and reassemble various equipment.
• Good communication skills and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility with departmental work schedules, including overtime.
• Ability to focus with continuous attention to detail.
• Basic experience weighing multiple components.
• Basic proficiency with personal computers and Windows applications, including MS Excel, MS Word, and MS PowerPoint.
• Ability to lift or move approximately 40 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Statistical analysis experience using mathematical spreadsheets such as Excel or Minitab is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Stage and compound raw materials within required weight tolerances, from micrograms to kilograms.
• Mill and blend materials, perform aseptic liquid filling, monitor processes, and document procedures for manufacturing dehydrated and liquid culture media.
• Follow production schedules, GMP requirements, and department procedures.
• Complete required documentation neatly, accurately, and in accordance with GMP.
• Clean, inspect, and calibrate equipment and assist with equipment maintenance.
• Maintain related equipment logs and records.
• Troubleshoot equipment.
• Handle raw materials according to GMP and safety requirements.
• Use equipment such as pipettors, balances, an osmometer, a turbidimeter, and pH meters.
• Perform work safely and responsibly to support an injury-free and incident-free workplace.
• Follow through on assigned responsibilities and work under supervision.
• Promote a positive team environment through communication and team engagement.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of business goals.

What This Job Offers

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