Formulation Technician II

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Laboratory Setting, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Standing for full shift, Will work with hazardous/toxic materials

Job Description

Do you have a passion for innovative ideas and groundbreaking discoveries? With over $1 billion invested annually in R&D, at Thermo Fisher Scientific you'll help address some of the world's toughest challenges, from giving cancer patients hope, to ensuring safe drinking water and helping law enforcement solve cases through forensics. We empower our employees to put science into meaningful action and give our R&D colleagues the autonomy, resources and tools they need to take science a step beyond.

Location/Division Specific Information

The Bend, Oregon site is a multi-product and multi-client pharmaceutical development site specializing in developing and manufacturing oral dosage formulations of small molecules in preclinical and early phase clinical trials (phase 1 and 2). We are the Solubilization Center of Excellence within Thermo Fisher's Pharma Services Group, and as such, have expertise in such technologies as hot-melt extrusion, spray-drying, and particle size reduction.

How will you make an impact?

The Formulation Technician II provides technical and manufacturing support to the Formulation and Process Development team in the production of pharmaceutical Spray Dried Intermediates (SDI) and Solid Dosage Forms (tablets, capsules, sachets).

What will you do?

• Develop skills in assembly, disassembly, operation, and cleaning of process equipment (such as spray dryers, tablet presses, mills, roller compactors, fluid beds, hot melt extruders, and blenders).
• Collect experimental data in lab notebooks consistent with company policy and good laboratory practices.
• Learn routine powder and tablet characterization.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment, work areas and facility.
• Perform general maintenance on research & development (R&D) process and laboratory equipment as needed.

How will you get here?

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Preferably working toward Associates/Bachelor's degree in physical science, chemistry, chemical science, material science, engineering, or related field.

Experience

• Technical experience in research lab or pharmaceutical industry preferred.
• Mechanical proficiency is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Good work ethic, mechanical proficiency, and a desire to learn.
• Ability to multi-task and handle shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.