Formulations Technician I

Paycom; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom in Rockville, MD is seeking an Entry Level Formulations Technician to support formulation of test compounds, vehicles, and reagents, and to record study data in the laboratory information management system.

This role requires a BS degree and a willingness to work weekends on a rotating schedule, with strong teamwork, adaptability, and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• BS degree in chemistry, pharmacology, or related field preferred.
• At least 1 year of related CRO/hospital or research laboratory experience.
• Strong teamwork, adaptability, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Receive, distribute, and disposition test compounds, vehicles, and reagents.
• Formulate test compounds, vehicles, and reagents.
• Record study data within the laboratory information management system.
• Read, understand, and adhere to study protocols.
• Perform general study preparation and organizational activities, including sample tube labeling, supply organization and stocking, and laboratory organization.
• Work weekends and holidays on a rotating basis.
• Other duties may be assigned verbally at any time.

Skills

Team player

Coachable

Honest

Adaptable

Motivated

Positive

Innovative

Open

Nice

Organized

Process oriented

Computer skills

Education

BS degree in chemistry or related field

Job description

Job Details: Level: Entry, Job Location: Rockville MD - Rockville, MD 20850, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Bachelors Degree, Salary Range: $22.00 - $26.00 Hourly, Travel Percentage: None, Job Category: Biotech, TITLE:Formulations Technician, I

REPORTING LOCATION:Rockville, MD

REPORTING MANAGER:Manager, Formulations Operations

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE:Sun- Thurs 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM subject to change based on Business Needs

DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND PRODUCTIVITY EXPECTATIONS:

• Receive, distribute, and disposition test compounds, vehicles, and reagents.
• Formulate test compounds, vehicles, and reagents.
• Record study data within the laboratory information management system.
• Read, understand, and adhere to study protocols.
• Perform general study preparation and organizational activities, including sample tube labeling, supply organization and stocking, and laboratory organization.
• Work weekends and holidays on a rotating basis.
• Other duties may be assigned verbally at any time.

Qualifications:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• TEAM PLAYER. Actively and eagerly support leadership and colleagues.
• COACHABLE. Actively solicits feedback. Eager to improve.
• HONEST. Trustworthy. Demonstrates integrity.
• ADAPTABLE. Flexible and open to change. Eager early adopter.
• MOTIVATED. Driven. Proactive and takes the initiative.
• POSITIVE. Compassionate. Empathetic and understanding. Balanced.
• INNOVATIVE. Challenges the status quo. Eager problem solver.
• OPEN. Transparent and communicative. Candid.
• NICE. Kind and respectful. Sincere.
• Organized. Detail oriented.
• Process oriented. Eager to follow procedures.
• Strong computer skills.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• PREFERRED: BS degree in chemistry, pharmacology, or related field.
• PREFERRED: 1 year of related experience in a Contract Research Organization, hospital, compounding pharmacy or similar research setting

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Requires manual dexterity, fine motor skills, and repetitive motion.
• Requires sitting, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, and lifting throughout the work shift consistent with a typical research laboratory environment and vivarium.
• Must be able to lift and move packages weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Routine exposure to odors and chemicals.
• Routine exposure to sharps.
• Routine exposure to blood, body fluids, and tissue.

This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.