Formulation Chemist

How will you make an impact?

Working in collaborative group environment, we manufacture high quality custom oligonucleotides in a high efficiency, fast paced setting. These oligos manufactured are used in a variety of applications including helping perform genetic research, diagnose disease and help with food supply.

What will you do?

You work with a team to Manufacture Custom Oligonucleotides for use in the biotech industry by following established protocols and SOP’s. The team uses semi-automated and automated basic lab equipment. Regularly evaluate non-routine test results and either fail the product or allow it to continue through the production cycle.

• Highly repetitive tasks for prolonged periods of time.
• Understand scientific principles in order to problem solve, troubleshoot test results, evaluate alternative choices and exercise independent judgment in selecting the best solution. Provide multiple decision options and corresponding logic/data behind the decisions. Proactively identifies production problems.
• Provides input and shares ideas and suggestions about improving lab techniques, protocols, processes, special handling of the product and equipment.
• Balance multiple tasks. Demonstrate knowledge in the use of basic lab techniques and basic computer knowledge. Demonstrate ability to meet standards as defined by the manufacturing process.
• Thoroughly and accurately complete documentation (completion of Batch Records, document data verifications, document problems, bring deviations to the attention of the Supervisor/Manager).
• Continuously strive to improve output goals. Demonstrate good time management resulting in efficiency. Support cost improvement initiatives by reducing failures, improving capacity and using supplies wisely. Reduce work in process, queues and cycle times.
• Advise appropriate people about problems/questions; be prepared to discuss problems/questions clearly. Work in a safe manner. Work with team members to overcome obstacles. Collaborate, support and consult with other team members as necessary. Give and receive feedback about individual and group performance
• May be required to perform other related duties as required and/or assigned.

Position occupies a significant role in mainstream oligonucleotide production. The role requires the ability to exercise judgment within generally defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.

How will you get here?

• Degree in the bench sciences (Biology, Chemistry, etc) is preferred but a HS diploma can be considered.
• Strong digital literacy including familiarity with relevant software (Excel and Word) are required.

Experience

• 1 year of lab experience preferred (1 year maybe acquired through work or school).
• Proven track record of working well with others in a collaborative team environment.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Operate in a fast-paced environment and while working as a team.
• Efficient worker whom can multitask across multiple areas within the manufacturing environment.
• Required to be able lift up to 20 lbs.
• Ability to stand while performing duties.
• Capable of working safely with chemicals and hazardous materials.
• Capacity to work outside of regular work hours when business demands call for it.
• The above position will require you to work a flexible shift pattern.