Formulations Technician

Charles River; Horsham (PA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus incentives

401K

Paid time off

Stock purchase

Health coverage

Wellbeing programs

Work-life balance

Job summary

Charles River is seeking a lead Formulations technician for preclinical studies. Independently prepare bulk vehicles and complex test article formulations for toxicology studies with minimal supervision. You will ensure data quality, mentor junior technicians, and support QA audits and troubleshooting in a GLP environment.

A high school diploma or GED and 2+ years of lab experience are required; a B.S. in biological science is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s in biological science preferred.
• 2+ years of lab experience.
• Equivalents may be accepted in place of education/experience.
• Must be able to work effectively as a team, record data, follow verbal and written instructions, maintain a positive work atmosphere, and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bulk vehicles and complex formulations using various mixing methods.
• Prepare dosing aliquots and formulation samples for solutions, suspensions, and dispensations.
• Record test article and vehicle data to maintain accountability and inventory.
• Verify formulation calculations and data quality control checks.
• Assist with QA audits of procedures and execute corrective actions.
• Help with laboratory investigations and troubleshooting.
• Assist in training new personnel.
• Participate in process improvement projects.

Skills

Teamwork

Data recording

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in biological science preferred

Job description

At Charles River, we are passionate about improving the quality of people’s lives. When you join our global family, you will help create healthier lives for millions of patients and their families.

Charles River employees are innovative thinkers, who are dedicated to continuous learning and improvement. We will empower you with the resources you need to grow and develop in your career.

As a Charles River employee, you will be part of an industry-leading, customer-focused company at the forefront of drug development. Your skills will play a key role in bringing life-saving therapies to market faster through simpler, quicker, and more digitalized processes. Whether you are in lab operations, finance, IT, sales, or another area, when you work at Charles River, you will be the difference every day for patients across the globe.

Job Overview

Serve as the lead Formulations technician for preclinical studies. Independently perform routine and complex preparation of vehicles and test article dosage solutions for use in toxicology studies with minimal supervision. Responsible for quality control of study data and mentorship of junior technicians.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Independently prepare bulk vehicles and complex test article formulations utilizing various mixing methods and apparatus.
• Independently prepare dosing aliquots and formulation samples for solutions, suspensions, and dispensations.
• Ensure accurate recording of test article and vehicles/reagents to maintain accountability and inventory.
• Perform daily verification of formulation calculations and data quality control checks.
• Collect, record data, and perform all tasks in accordance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs) regulations, study protocols, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Independently respond to Quality Assurance audits of preparation procedures and facility audits and execute corrective actions.
• Assist with completion of laboratory investigations and troubleshooting.
• Assist in training new personnel.
• Recommend and/or participate in process improvement projects.

The pay range for this position is between $27.00 and $34.00 an hour. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D.) required. Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) or equivalent in a biological science preferred.
• Experience: 2+ years of relevant lab experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
• Other: Placement at this level requires successful completion/competency of the required tasks of the position preceding this level and continued ability to perform those tasks are required. Must be able to perform effectively as a team member, accurately record data, follow verbal and written instructions, maintain a positive work atmosphere, communicate effectively, and interact in a professional manner with management, coworkers, and sponsors.

Education

No degree required

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 20,000 employees within 110 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 worked on 80% of the drugs approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the past five years.

Based on your position, these may include:

• bonus/incentives based on performance
• 401K
• paid time off
• stock purchase program
• Health and wellness coverage
• employee and family wellbeing support programs
• work life balance flexibility

Equal Employment Opportunity

Charles River is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, family status, pregnancy, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

It is unlawful in some states (including Massachusetts) to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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 [e-mail]. 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.