Lead Formulation Technician

MSD Careers•Rockville, MD

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This position acts as the point of contact for any issues or concerns that may occur in the laboratory from the Formulation team. This position is responsible for supervising Formulation Technicians by providing day to day guidance and performance feedback.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Engineering or related field or equivalent work experience.
Two years of industry experience in a manufacturing role
A minimum of one year experience as a Team Lead
Ability to lead, train, guide others to understand and comprehend subjects/duties
Ability to hold team accountable for deadlines and quality compliance
A keen aptitude for learning, adhering, and teaching standard laboratory techniques and safety precautions
Ability to follow laboratory safety instructions; ability to use protective equipment
Thorough knowledge of scientific fundamentals and analytical background
Thorough knowledge of with pipetting required
Ability to independently execute mechanical equipment troubleshooting
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines with an appropriate sense of urgency
Excellent oral, written communication and interpersonal skills
Effectively communicate issues/problems and results that impact timelines, accuracy and reliability of laboratory data
Knowledge of cGMP and/or ISO certification required
Knowledge of MRP, and ERP highly preferred
Knowledge of JDE preferred
Ability to learn additional software applications/tools, as required
Ability to utilize equipment necessary to perform the essential duties of the job
Proficiency in MS Office Suite
Ability to multi-task and work productively in a demanding manufacturing environment with changing priorities
Utilize equipment necessary to perform the job, and lifting up to 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

Supervises Formulation team members by providing day to day guidance and performance feedback
Coordinates daily routine work for Formulation Technicians and ensures that duties are clearly defined and understood by team members.
Serves as the point of contact for Formulation team within the lab
Initiates deviation and non-conformance reports as needed with guidance from the Supervisor
Leads training for Formulation Technicians to ensure they are fully proficient in manufacturing processes before working independently
Troubleshoots automated equipment used to produce reagents, including label printers, pipettes, and automated vialing/lyophilizing equipment
May participate in inventory control by issuing or completing materials to work orders
Reviews Formulation team records to ensure accuracy prior to manufacturing products
Coordinates manufacturing of customer contract materials with specialized procedure and handling requirements
May handle BSL2 reagents to produce calibrator products.
Delegates execution of process improvements to routine manufacturing processes that provide for better quality and quantity of products.
Participates in 5S initiatives by maintaining and improving laboratory tidiness and efficiency.
Ensures and participates in general laboratory maintenance including maintaining laboratory cleanliness, supplies and equipment
Prepares, maintains and reports reagent inventories.
Participates in year-end physical inventory
Ensures that all laboratory safety precautions and use of personal protective equipment are followed by all team members.
Specific duties may vary depending upon departmental requirements