Formulations Technician 1 - Quality Control

Formulations Technician 1 - Quality Control Req ID #:  165177 Location: 

Spencerville, OH, US, 45887 For 70 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.

IMPORTANT:   In order to be considered for this position, a resume/CV must be uploaded and submitted during the application process.  Please make sure work history and education are added correctly. Job Summary We are seeking a Formulations Technician 1 for our Safety Assessment site located in Spencerville, OH.  $1000 Sign On Bonus. $19/hr. M-F 7am-330pm, rotating holidays, and one rotating weekend a month. 

The Formulations Technician 1 will have a primary focus on Quality Control within the Formulations group but from time to time act/need as a true formulations tech within the lab as well. Will prepare routing test article/substance dosage solutions and/or suspensions in accordance with Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) guidelines under direct supervision, and may serve as primary technician on studies that tend to be routine, less complex studies.  In a typical day, you will perform standardized preparation procedures and calculations, ensure record keeping is consistent and correct, complete documentation for the use of all test articles and vehicles/reagents to ensure consistency and correctness, and receive incoming test articles/substances and reagents.  You will also be expected to ensure formulations samples are collected, packaged, and shipped properly and on time, as well as ensure the test articles from assigned completed studies are returned to the sponsor or reassigned to another protocol.  Additionally, you will respond to Quality Assurance (QA) audits of preparation procedures and calculations on assigned studies, ensure data sheets are complete and submit them for review, assist in reviewing data, prepare labels and samples, maintain cleanliness and general appearance of the laboratory, ensure the laboratory is stocked and assist in maintaining current inventory of reagents, test articles, vehicles, and samples, utilize appropriate Quality Control (QC) procedures/measures to help verify the accuracy and correctness of data prior to submission to internal QA, and perform all other related duties as assigned. Job Qualifications The following are minimum requirements related to the Formulations Technician 1 position. 

•    Associate’s degree (A.A./A.S.) or equivalent in Life Science, Chemistry, or related discipline.  Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) preferred.

•    0-1 year related experience in chemistry laboratory setting or related discipline. 

•    An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.

•    Basic knowledge of GLPs preferred.

•    A mathematical aptitude is required.

IMPORTANT: A resume is required to be considered for this position. If you have not uploaded your resume in your candidate profile, please return to upload field and attach your resume/CV. 

Vaccine Mandate

Charles River is a U.S. Federal Contractor.  As a result, we must follow the Presidential Executive Order to mandate vaccinations, and ensure our employees are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by December 8, 2021.  Our main priority is the wellbeing, health, and safety of our people. We will be requiring proof of vaccination from all employees. 

Anyone with requests for disability-related and/or religious exemptions should contact Talent Acquisition (crrecruitment_US@crl.com) so that information can be provided about the accommodation process at Charles River.

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 market.  Each year approximately 120 investigational new drug (IND) programs are conducted in our Safety Assessment facilities. 

About Charles River

Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients’ clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market.

With over 18,000 employees within 100 facilities in over 20 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client’s unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world. 

At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people’s lives. Our mission, our excellent science and our strong sense of purpose guide us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well-being of many across the globe. We have proudly supported the development of >80% of the drugs approved by the FDA for the past 3 years.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Charles River Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Disabled/Vet.

If you are interested in applying to Charles River Laboratories and need special assistance or an accommodation due to a disability to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the resume submission process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team by sending an e-mail message to crrecruitment_US@crl.com. This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

For more information, please visit www.criver.com.

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