Formulations Technician II

Champions Oncology; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Champions Oncology in Rockville, MD is seeking an Experienced Formulation Technician II to support in vivo oncology research studies. The role involves formulation of test compounds, data recording in LIMS, and adherence to study protocols, with weekend/holiday rotation.

Preferred BS degree in chemistry/pharmacology or related field and ~2 years of related CRO/hospital/bench experience. Reporting to Supervisor, Formulation Services in a full-time, day-shift environment.

Qualifications

• BS degree in chemistry, pharmacology, or related field (preferred).
• 2 years of related experience in a CRO, hospital, compounding pharmacy or similar research setting (preferred).

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.
• Draft, edit, modify, and verify compound formulation procedure documents.
• Perform general study preparation and organizational activities, including sample tube labeling, supply organization and stocking, and laboratory organization.
• Work weekends and holidays on rotating basis.

Skills

Team player

Coachable

Honest

Adaptable

Motivated

Positive

Innovative

Open

Nice

Organized

Process oriented

Strong computer skills

Education

BS degree in chemistry/pharmacology/related field

Tools

Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)

Job description

Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: Rockville MD - Rockville, MD 20850, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Bachelors Degree, Salary Range: $26.00 - $30.00 Hourly, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Sunday - Thursday, 10:30 AM - 7:00 PM, Job Category: Biotech, TITLE: Formulation Technician II, Formulation Services

REPORTING LOCATION:

Rockville, MD

REPORTS TO:

Supervisor, Formulation Services

PRIMARY OBJECTIVES:

Support in vivo oncology research studies in mice as a member of the Formulation Services Team.

DUTIES AND 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.
• Draft, edit, modify, and verify compound formulation procedure documents.
• Perform general study preparation and organizational activities, including sample tube labeling, supply organization and stocking, and laboratory organization.
• Work weekends and holidays on rotating basis.

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: 2 years 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.