Buffer Formulation Technician
Posted on: 14 Apr 2021
Newark, CA
Job Description
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.
* Recognizes and solves typical problems that can occur in own work area without supervisory approval; evaluates and selects solutions from established operating procedures and/or scientific methods.
* Responsible for bulk buffer formulation to support the Jidoka Production Lines.
* Performs pH testing to ensure bulks meet in-process specifications.
* Perform accurate real time documentation to ensure right first time (RFT) operations.
* Perform verification and review of peer activities.
* Train others on manufacturing processes.
* Monitor equipment and inform leads or management of any issues.
* Maintain laboratory housekeeping including reagent and equipment inventory levels.
* Recognize issues and defects and complete necessary documentation and escalate accordingly.
* Recommend and implement improvement ideas in the lab that will positively affect production efficiency, Quality and Safety.
* Assist other department in qualification of new methods and instruments.
* Trouble shoot equipment and assay failures.
* Suggest and assist in SOP revisions.
TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Complete all assigned and required training on time.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education and Experience:
* High School degree (or equivalent experience) with 2-4 years of related work experience OR
* AA or Technical Trade Degree with 1-2 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.
* Has good understanding of how the team integrates with other depts.
* Applies experience and skills to complete assigned work within area of expertise.
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 400lbs with the appropriate machine or equipment assist.
* Ability to work in a controlled environment.
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelors 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.
Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are equal opportunity employers that evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The EEO is the Law poster is available here.
Danaher
Washington, DC
Danaher Corporation designs, manufactures, and markets professional, medical, industrial, and commercial products and services worldwide. The company’s Life Sciences segment provides mass spectrometers; cellular analysis, lab automation, and centrifugation instruments; microscopes; and genomics consumables. This segment also offers filtration, separation, and purification technologies to the biopharmaceutical, food and beverage, medical, aerospace, microelectronics, and general industrial sectors. Its Diagnostics segment provides chemistry, immunoassay, microbiology, and automation systems, as well as hematology and molecular diagnostics products. This segment offers analytical instruments, reagents, consumables, software, and services for hospitals, physicians’ offices, reference laboratories, and other critical care settings.
The company’s Dental segment provides consumables, equipment, and services to diagnose, treat, and prevent disease and ailments of the teeth, gums, and supporting bone. This segment offers implant systems, dental prosthetics, and associated treatment planning software; orthodontic bracket systems and lab products; endodontic systems and related consumables; restorative materials and instruments; infection prevention products; digital imaging systems and software; air and electric powered handpieces, and consumables; and treatment units.
Its Environmental & Applied Solutions segment offers instrumentation, services, and disinfection systems to analyze, treat, and manage water in residential, commercial, industrial, and natural resource applications. This segment also provides analytical instruments, software, services, and consumables for consumer, pharmaceutical, and industrial products. The company was formerly known as Diversified Mortgage Investors, Inc. and changed its name to Danaher Corporation in 1984. Danaher Corporation was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Washington, the District of Columbia.
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IndustryManufacturing
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No. of Employees71, 000
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Website
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Jobs Posted2348
