Formulation Analyst I

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Entry level position responsible for supporting the Bulk Buffer, Reagents and Bead production laboratories by following good documentation practices (cGDP) and relevant standard operating procedures (SOPs). Complete assigned tasks and ensure all activities are compliant with the company’s quality, safety and departmental policies and standards. Apply basic analytical skills or scientific methods or operational processes to perform straightforward activities with close supervision.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work safely with hazardous chemicals and follow all safety policies fostering a safe work environment
• Immediately report all safety concerns including injuries and safety suggestions
• Use standard operating procedures or scientific methods to guide own work and solve standard problems
• Responsible for: bulk buffer formulation, bead dropping using a beadulator, loading and unloading beads from the lyophilizer, sieving of beads, aliquoting and labeling of dyes and grease
• Performs pH testing
• Perform accurate real time documentation to ensure right first time (RFT) operations
• Monitor equipment and inform leads or management of any issues
• Maintain laboratory housekeeping including reagent and equipment inventory levels
• Recognize issues and defects and escalate accordingly
• Recommend improvement ideas that will positively affect production efficiency, quality and safety

TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Complete all assigned and required training satisfactorily and on time

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education and Experience:

• High School degree (or equivalent experience) with 1-2 years of related work experience OR
• AA or Technical Trade Degree with 0-1 years of work experience

Knowledge and skills:

• Must be able to follow cGMP and cGLPs, FDA and ISO standards
• Must be able to follow direction, able to understand SOPs and demonstrate understanding through speech and/or written form
• Proficiency in computer systems such as word, Excel, SAP and e-mail
• Understand how the assigned duties relate to others in the team and how the team integrates with others

Physical requirements/abilities:

• Must be able to lift 25 Lb Must be able to stand for several hours. Work may involve repetitive arm/wrist motions
• Ability to transport heavy materials up to 400 Lb with the appropriate machine or equipment assist
• Ability to work in a controlled environment

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences
• Experience working in a GMP/ISO manufacturing environment
• Experience using analytical scales, pipettes and working with hazardous chemicals
• Flexibility with the work schedule including modified shift times, overtime and weekends

When you join us, you’ll also be joining Danaher’s global organization, where 69,000 people wake up every day determined to help our customers win. As an associate, you’ll try new things, work hard, and advance your skills with guidance from dedicated leaders, all with the support of powerful Danaher Business System tools and the stability of a tested organization.

Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies require all US and Puerto Rico employees to be vaccinated against COVID–19 as a condition of employment, subject to reasonable accommodation as required by law.

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