Formulation Technician

Job Title: Formulation Technician

Location: Haskell R&D Center – Newark, DE 19711

100% onsite

Duration: 12 Months contract

Reports To: Analytical & Formulary Group Leader

Function: R&D

Department: Mammalian Toxicity

Job Summary

• Conduct technical laboratory assignments in support of in vitro and in vivo toxicology testing and research. With minimal guidance from supervision or the Analytical & Formulary Group Leader, and within established procedures:
• Guide Formulation and Sample management technician.
• Prepare formulation sheets and documents for use on studies conducted at Haskell.
• Prepare formulations for use on studies conducted at Haskell.
• Manage the receipt, storage, distribution, and disposition of test substances according to SOPs, GLPs, and established safety procedures.
• Maintain appropriate documentation utilizing laboratory information/data management tools.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Understand and strictly adhere to all GLP, SOP, and company procedures.
• Receive, track, store, distribute, and dispose of test substances for use in studies conducted by or for Haskell R&D Center to meet business needs and GLP and regulatory expectations.
• Write and follow formulation procedures to produce diet and dose formulations for in vivo and in vitro studies.
• Use standard laboratory equipment and techniques including sterile skills to prepare formulations.
• Maintain laboratory notebooks containing all raw data and related documents.

Education:

• BS degree or equivalent experience in a scientific field (e.g., Chemistry, Biology, Animal Sciences).

Experience:

• A minimum of 3 years relevant experience in a laboratory setting is preferred.

Knowledge and Experience

• Ability to understand and use documents such as Safety Data Sheets (SDS), Certificates of Analysis, etc.
• Experience working with chemicals and/or biologicals in a laboratory setting
• Wear safety glasses/labcoat/N95 masks, lift 25-lb bags, and operate mixers
• Demonstrated knowledge of GLP procedures
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Demonstrated computer skills including Microsoft Office
• Ability to understand and use basic algebra
• Ability to use applicable databases to complete assignments
• Attention to detail and precision