Manufacturing Chemist - Formulation

By joining Bio-Techne, you'll join a company with a powerful and positive purpose of enabling cutting-edge research in Life Sciences and Clinical Diagnostics. Bio-Techne, and all of its brands, provides tools for researchers to further treat and prevent disease worldwide.

Pay Range:
$23.20 - $31.90
By joining the Bio-Techne team you will have an impact on future cutting-edge research. Bio-Techne, and all of its brands, provides tools for researchers in Life Sciences and Clinical Diagnostics.

Bio-Techne's Diagnostic Reagents Division has been providing essential products to the in vitro diagnostics industry for over 40 years. We supply quality controls and reagents for clinical laboratory and point-of-care testing, along with custom products to other companies serving the IVD market.

Position Summary:

The primary responsibilities of the Manufacturing Chemist are to execute formulations and perform in-process testing on customer specific formulations using Good Laboratory Practices and cGMP. In this role you will execute formulation activities independently and under the direction of senior chemists. The Manufacturing Chemist will be responsible for identifying manufacturing issues and effectively communicating those issues to management.

The working hours for this role are 6am-2:30pm at our facility in Devens, MA.

Principle Responsibilities:

• Prepare products using approved procedures and keep details and accurate records.
• Prepare production equipment for formulation operations per outlined procedures in accordance with SOPs and cGMP.
• Perform in process analysis and determine adjustments to bring analytes into specification.
• Write or modify procedures and assist in process optimization to meet department formulation needs and cGMP compliance.
• Perform processing steps including centrifugation, autoclaving, and filtering.
• Perform daily QC calibrations and testing on laboratory instruments and balances.
• Maintain inventory of chemicals and testing supplies and identify shortages or expiring raw materials.
• Work with R&D and QC to resolve issues with formulations prior to manufacture.
• Report formulations within ERP system and document control software.
• Use Non-Conforming Material Reports to identify and remove defective material or product from the inventory system.
• Perform laboratory and equipment cleaning.
• Understand and train on safety requirements in working with biologicals and hazardous chemicals.
• Analyze data, draw conclusions and make decisions for next steps on assigned projects.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications:

• BS or BA degree in Biology, Chemistry or related science discipline.
• 1-3 years' experience in biologic formulation or biologic buffers in a GMP environment is desired.
• Must have good math skills, manual dexterity and possess a basic mechanical aptitude.
• The ability to work as part of a team, be reliable, multitask, and execute manufacturing goals is required

Why Join Bio-Techne:

• We offer competitive insurance benefits starting on day one: medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, long-term disability, pet, and legal and ID shield.
• We invest in our employees' financial futures through 401k plans, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), Health Saving Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Dependent Care FSA.
• We empower our employees develop their careers through mentorship, promotional opportunities, training and development, tuition reimbursement, internship programs, and more.
• We offer employee resource groups, volunteer paid time off, employee events, and charity drives to build a culture of caring and belonging.
• We offer an accrued leave policy with paid holidays, paid time off, and paid parental leave.
• We foster a culture of empowerment and innovation, where employees feel valued and encouraged to bring their new ideas to the table.

Bio-Techne is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

To protect the interests of all, Bio-Techne will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than a candidate application. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Bio-Techne will be considered Bio-Techne property.