Formulation Technician

POSITION TITLE: Formulation TechnicianREPORTS TO: Analytical & Formulary Group LeaderFUNCTION: R&DDEPARTMENT: Mammalian ToxicityLOCATION: Haskell R&D Center – Newark, Delaware

• Weekly Schedule (how many hours/days): 8 hrs/day and 40 hrs/week

• Interview Required? Yes

• Resume Review Required? Yes

• Any specific skills, requirements or experience you want in a candidate: see job description

• 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

• Reason for Opening position? Increase in workload and added responsibilities for the team

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 RESPONSIBILITIESUnderstand 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 EXPERIENCEEducation: 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 supervisionDemonstrated computer skills including Microsoft OfficeAttention to detail and precisionDemonstrated knowledge of GLP proceduresExperience working with chemicals and/or biologicals in a laboratory settingAbility to understand and use basic algebraAbility to use applicable databases to complete assignments