Formulation Technician

Job Title: Formulation Technician

Location: Sunnyvale, CA 94085

Duration: 12 Months

Shift: M-F 6-2.30/2-10.30

Pay Rate: $23.00-28.00 per hour on W2

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform testing and qualification of resin products on specialized instruments to meet customer demand.
• Record and report test results accurately and maintain proper documentation.
• Complete complex production work-orders according to established procedures.
• Analyze data, derive conclusions, and prepare reports based on findings.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Responsible for the staging and compounding of raw materials within weight tolerances (e.g. micrograms to kilograms), milling , blending, aseptic liquid filling, process control monitoring and documentation of such procedures for manufacturing dehydrated culture media and liquid media in accordance with production schedules following the appropriate GMP and department procedures.
• Uses equipment such as pipettors, balances, osmometer, turbidmeter and pH meters.
• Adhere to ISO 9001 guidelines and corporate quality policy to ensure high-quality standards.
• Follow EH&S safety requirements and actively participate in safety improvement activities.
• Continuously identify areas for improvement and propose countermeasures.
• Maintain a clean and organized laboratory environment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Good Laboratory and Manufacturing Practices and standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Operated and analyzed data using HPLC, GC, MS, FTIR, UV–Vis’s spectroscopy, pH probes, and analytical balances.
• Good mathematical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to read and understand written procedures (SOPs) and follow verbal instructions.
• Strong punctuality and attendance record.
• Familiarity with hand tools regularly used (wrenches, torque drivers, tweezer, etc.)
• Willingness to learn and apply Lean manufacturing and PPI Continuous Improvement tools.
• Ability to work independently with occasional assistance.
• Ownership mentality and ability to meet established deadlines and targets.
• Willingness to acquire new knowledge and skills.
• Understanding of production schedules and ability to prioritize tasks accordingly.
• Hands-on experience in a Chemistry laboratory is preferred.
• Knowledges of Chromatography software a plus.

Education:

• At least 1 years of experience in manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of High School Diploma or equivalent.
• A bachelor’s in chemistry and or biotechnology preferred.

Physical requirements:

• Ability to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
• Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands & finger to handle & feel.
• Frequently required to sit and reach with hands and arms.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.
• The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Personal protective equipment’s:

• Job requires wearing lab coats, Safety glasses, gloves & safety shoes all company provided..