Formulation Technician

Job Title: Formulation Technician
Location: Newark, DE 19711
Duration: 12 Months (Possibility of extension depending upon business requirements and performance)

Reports To: Analytical & Formulary Group Leader
Function: R&D
Department: Mammalian Toxicity
Weekly Schedule (how many hours/days): 8 hrs/day and 40 hrs/week
Any additional Medical Surveillance testing required? No
Any exposure to common allergens? No
Will they be driving? No
Will non-local/remote candidates be considered? No

Job Purpose (General 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.

Knowledge, Skills, Competencies and Experience
Education:

• BS degree or equivalent experience in a scientific field (e.g., Chemistry, Biology, Animal Sciences).
• 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.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Demonstrated computer skills including Microsoft Office
• Attention to detail and precision
• Demonstrated knowledge of GLP procedures
• Experience working with chemicals and/or biologicals in a laboratory setting
• Ability to understand and use basic algebra
• Ability to use applicable databases to complete assignments

Special Equipment Required:

• Wear safety glasses/labcoat/N95 masks, lift 25-lb bags, and operate mixers