Lead Formulation Technician

Meso Scale Diagnostics LLC; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 59,100 - 87,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company matching

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Meso Scale Diagnostics LLC in Rockville, Maryland is seeking a Formulation Team Lead to oversee and guide team members in a laboratory environment. This position requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least two years of experience in a manufacturing role, along with knowledge of cGMP and ISO. The annual salary ranges from $59,100 to $87,900, and the role includes benefits such as medical coverage and a 401(k) plan with company matching.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience.
• Two years of industry experience in a manufacturing role.
• A minimum of one year experience as a Team Lead.

Responsibilities

• Supervises Formulation team members providing guidance and feedback.
• Coordinates daily routine work for Formulation Technicians.
• Serves as the point of contact for the Formulation team.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of cGMP and/or ISO

Ability to troubleshoot equipment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology or related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

MRP and ERP knowledge

JDE knowledge

Job description

Position Summary

This position acts as the point of contact for any issues or concerns that may occur in the laboratory from the Formulation team. This position is responsible for supervising Formulation Technicians by providing day-to-day guidance and performance feedback.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervises Formulation team members by providing day-to-day guidance and performance feedback.
• Coordinates daily routine work for Formulation Technicians and ensures that duties are clearly defined and understood by team members.
• Serves as the point of contact for Formulation team within the lab.
• Initiates deviation and non-conformance reports as needed with guidance from the Supervisor.
• Leads training for Formulation Technicians to ensure they are fully proficient in manufacturing processes before working independently.
• Troubleshoots automated equipment used to produce reagents, including label printers, pipettes, and automated vialing/lyophilizing equipment.
• May participate in inventory control by issuing or completing materials to work orders.
• Reviews Formulation team records to ensure accuracy prior to manufacturing products.
• Coordinates manufacturing of customer contract materials with specialized procedure and handling requirements.
• May handle BSL2 reagents to produce calibrator products.
• Delegates execution of process improvements to routine manufacturing processes that provide for better quality and quantity of products.
• Participates in 5S initiatives by maintaining and improving laboratory tidiness and efficiency.
• Ensures and participates in general laboratory maintenance, including maintaining lab cleanliness, supplies and equipment.
• Prepares, maintains and reports reagent inventories.
• Participates in year‑end physical inventory.
• Ensures that all laboratory safety precautions and use of personal protective equipment are followed by all team members.
• Specific duties may vary depending upon departmental requirements.

Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Engineering or related field or equivalent work experience.
• Preferred: Bachelor's of Biology.
• Two years of industry experience in a manufacturing role.
• A minimum of one year experience as a Team Lead.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to lead, train, guide others to understand and comprehend subjects/duties.
• Ability to hold team accountable for deadlines and quality compliance.
• A keen aptitude for learning, adhering to, and teaching standard laboratory techniques and safety precautions.
• Ability to follow laboratory safety instructions and use protective equipment.
• Thorough knowledge of scientific fundamentals and analytical background.
• Thorough knowledge of pipetting techniques.
• Ability to independently execute mechanical equipment troubleshooting.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines with an appropriate sense of urgency.
• Excellent oral, written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Effectively communicates issues/problems and results that impact timelines, accuracy and reliability of laboratory data.
• Knowledge of cGMP and/or ISO certification required.
• Knowledge of MRP and ERP highly preferred.
• Knowledge of JDE preferred.
• Ability to learn additional software applications/tools, as required.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Ability to multitask and work productively in a demanding manufacturing environment with changing priorities.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

Physical Demands

Up to 50% of the day may be spent at a lab bench.

Work Environment

Standard industrial laboratory environment.

Compensation Summary

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $59,100 to $87,900. This salary range represents a general guideline as MSD considers other factors when presenting an offer of employment, such as scope and responsibilities of the position, external market factors, and the candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, education and experience. Employees may qualify for a discretionary or non‑discretionary bonus in addition to their base salary. These annual bonuses are intended to recognize individual performance and enable employees to benefit from the Company’s overall success.

Benefits Summary

At MSD, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees’ well‑being and financial security. In addition to competitive salaries, our benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with prescription benefits. We provide a 401(k) plan with company matching, flexible spending accounts, and company‑paid short‑ and long‑term disability insurance as well as group life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance. Our offerings also encompass paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, and paid parental leave, along with an employee assistance program. Additional voluntary perks include a fitness club membership contribution, pet insurance, identity theft protection, home and auto insurance discounts, and optional supplemental life insurance.

EEO/AA Statement

MSD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, age, protected veteran status, pregnancy, disability status, or any other protected characteristic. For our full EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please see https://www.mesoscale.com/en/our_company/careers/equal_employment_opportunity_statement. Meso Scale Diagnostics uses E‑Verify to validate the work eligibility of candidates.