Overview
TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. The job opportunity below is for one of our clients specializing in biotechnology product development services. Our client is dedicated to supplying laboratory equipment, chemicals, supplies, and services essential in healthcare, scientific research, safety, and education. As the global leader in serving the field of science, our client boasts an annual revenue of around $40 billion with a mission to empower customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Our client’s global team is committed to delivering an unparalleled blend of cutting-edge technologies, convenient procurement options, and pharmaceutical services under their industry-leading brands.
Position: Sr. Formulation Technician
Location: Sunnyvale, CA, 94085
Duration: 12 Months
Job Type: Contract
Work Type: Onsite
Shift: 6:00 am-2:30 pm (Monday – Friday)
Position summary:
- Work in a team-based environment within a manufacturing lab responsible for synthesizing and testing ion exchange media used in chromatography consumables.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform testing and qualification of resin products on specialized instruments to meet customer demand.
- Record and report test results accurately and maintain proper documentation.
- Complete complex production work-orders according to established procedures.
- Analyze data, derive conclusions, and prepare reports based on findings.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Adhere to ISO 9001 guidelines and corporate quality policy to ensure high-quality standards.
- Follow EH&S safety requirements and actively participate in safety improvement activities.
- Continuously identify areas for improvement and propose countermeasures.
- Maintain a clean and organized laboratory environment.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of Good Laboratory and Manufacturing Practices and standards.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
- Good mathematical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
- Ability to read and understand written procedures (SOPs) and follow verbal instructions.
- Strong punctuality and attendance record.
- Familiarity with hand tools regularly used (wrenches, torque drivers, tweezer, etc.)
- Willingness to learn and apply Lean manufacturing and PPI Continuous Improvement tools.
- Ability to work independently with occasional assistance.
- Ownership mentality and ability to meet established deadlines and targets.
- Willingness to acquire new knowledge and skills.
- Understanding of production schedules and ability to prioritize tasks accordingly.
- Hands-on experience in a Chemistry laboratory is preferred.
- Knowledge of Chromatography software a plus.
Education:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- At least 1+ years of experience in manufacturing environment
- A bachelor’s in chemistry and or biotechnology preferred.
Physical requirements:
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
- Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands & finger to handle & feel.
- Frequently required to sit and reach with hands and arms.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.
- The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
- The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Personal protective equipment’s:
- Job requires wearing lab coats, Safety glasses, gloves & safety shoes all company provided.
Non-Negotiable Hiring Criteria:
- Must be in compliance with GMP, QSRs, ISO and IVD regulations in the performance of department responsibilities.
- Ability to read and write English and understand instructions written or orally in English.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, whole numbers, fractions and decimals.
- Knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook.
TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.