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
