Formulations Technician

Position: Formulations Technician I

For 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform.

In return, we’ll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.

Job Overview

Under supervision, participate in the receipt, handling, & use and disposition of test articles, including food additives, drugs, and medical devices for use in simple non-clinical test studies. Responsible for study set-up and assisting other technicians in formulation procedures. Perform basic formulation procedures consistent with study protocols, SOPs and any applicable regulations.

Job Description

• Receive and label test articles, controls and formulation components; distribute as necessary per SOPs and study protocols.
• Under supervision, perform basic formulation procedures (i.e. simple dilutions, label and dispense).
• Process accurate records of all study-related activities.
• Perform daily lab clean ups including laboratory utensils and glassware.
• Maintain and utilize equipment properly and maintain any equipment records.
• Participate in weekend/holiday rotation with other technicians.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Education And Experience Requirements Education
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Associate's degree (ANAS) or equivalent in a Life Science, Chemistry or related discipline. Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) preferred.
Experience
: 0 to 1-years related experience in in a contract, chemistry or biotechnology laboratory setting, including experience with Pharmacy-related research and investigative procedures and techniques or a related discipline. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.

Certification/Licensure
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None Other
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Basic knowledge of GLP preferred. GLP requires attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and accurate record keeping competencies. A mathematical aptitude required.
The pay for this position is between $22.00 - $24.00/hour. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.

Physical Requirements And Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, reach overhead, crouch, kneel and push/pull.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Frequently moves formulations equipment (25-40 pounds) in the laboratory.
• Regularly operates a wide variety of tools and controls for equipment in laboratory.
• General laboratory working conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to wear protective clothing (company supplied scrubs, lab coats, safety glasses, gloves, shoes and or shoe covers), works with sharp objects (e.g., needles).
• While performing the duties of the job, the employee uses specific engineering controls (e.g., Chemical Fume Hood/Laminar Airflow Hood).
• Occasionally exposed to unpleasant odors, fumes or airborne particles.
• Regularly works with toxic or caustic chemicals and pre-clinical research compounds with known and unknown levels of toxicity.
• Frequently works with biohazards.
• While performing the duties of the job, the employee is occasionally required to wear a dust mask or a protective full-face respirator.
• This position requires overtime, weekend, holiday, and/or after hours shift coverage, as needed.

About Safety Assessment

Charles River is committed to helping our partners expedite their preclinical drug development with exceptional safety assessment services, state-of-the-art facilities and expert regulatory guidance. From individual specialty toxicology and IND enabling studies to tailored packages and total laboratory support, our deeply experienced team can design and execute programs that anticipate challenges and avoid roadblocks for a smooth, efficient journey to…