Senior Formulation Technician

Position Summary

Directs and coordinates formulation areas in the absence of the Team Leader or Team Champion. Assists Team Leader and Team Champion in supervising Formulation Techs I, II and Ill on a daily basis. Performs formulations using various automated and manual methods in accordance with established Quality standards and GMP requirements.

Responsibilities

Key Accountabilities

Essential Functions

• Proficient at all duties required of a Formulation Tech III
• Coordinates all daily department activities.
• Troubleshoots all major or unusual production problems and recommends corrective action.
• Reviews and revises production documents as needed to maintain compliance with Food and Drug Administration and Good Manufacturing Practices requirements.
• Assigns workload to department personnel.
• Maintains the department budget.
• Monitors production runs to ensure within correct labor and Material Usage Variance standards.
• Serves as a resource person to assist the team leader in performing on-the-job training.
• Serves as backup for the team leader in his/her absence.
• Maintains and monitors production statistical process control charts for process efficiency and reliability.
• Coordinates appropriate process validation if necessary.
• All other duties as assigned by manager.
  
  

Budget Managed (if Applicable)

• N/A
  
  

Internal Networking/Key Relationships

• To be determined based on department needs
  
  

Skills & Capabilities

• Functional/technical skills
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Knowledge & Experience Required for the Position:

• A B.S. Degree in a Science field or equivalent 6 years of experience with a thorough knowledge of GMP requirements
  
  

Physical Requirements

• This position requires the ability to lift and move materials per current OSHA standards.
  
  

International Mobility: Required:

• No
  
  

Travel Requirements

• No
  
  

The hourly wage range Werfen reasonably expects to pay for the position is $35 to $40. Compensation is reasonably based upon multiple factors including education, relevant experience, skillset, knowledge, and specific needs of the business.