Powder Formulation Technician - 3rd Shift

Merck & Co.; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

401k

Paid Time Off

Job summary

FUJIFILM Biosciences in Santa Ana, CA, is hiring a Powder Formulation Technician to formulate powdered media and support manufacturing operations on the 3rd shift.

You will use weighing scales, SAP ERP, and Mettler-Toledo IND780 to ensure correct materials and batch records, while maintaining safety and cleanliness.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years in related fields, knowledge of cGMP, good English, and strong metric system skills; onsite role with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English proficiently.
• Solid understanding of the metric system and unit conversions.
• Working knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs).
• Background in medical devices, diagnostics, food/vitamin processing, or pharmaceuticals.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Formulates powdered media formulas per manufacturing protocols using scales and balance.
• Uses weighing systems and SAP ERP to ensure correct raw materials in batch records.
• Suggest improvements to SOPs and document line clearances at formulation start.
• Maintain logs, proper chemical labeling, and organized work areas.
• Ensure supplies are stocked and safety procedures and PPE are followed.
• Understand metric conversions and participate in 6S program.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Metric system knowledge

cGMP understanding

Industry background

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Overview

Position Description

We are hiring a Powder Formulation Technician. The Powder Formulation Technician will be responsible for formulation of powdered media.

3rd shift- 9:00pm-5:30am

Company Overview

At FUJIFILM Biosciences, we turn curiosity into breakthroughs that advance the field of life sciences. By offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services in cell culture media, discovery research reagents, recombinant growth factors and proteins, fine chemicals, and critical assay materials, we partner with the brightest minds in biotech and pharma to tackle the world's biggest health challenges.

Imagine being part of a team that enables life-changing discoveries like new vaccines, therapies, and advancements in regenerative medicine. Our culture fosters curiosity, collaboration, and innovation, and we pride ourselves on delivering unparalleled quality and service to our partners. If you're ready to make an impact, your future belongs with us at FUJIFILM Biosciences.

Our headquarters in Santa Ana, California, is surrounded by world-class schools, lush parks, and scenic beaches like Laguna and Huntington, making it an ideal place to live, work, and explore. With additional campuses across the US, Europe, China, and Japan, we offer opportunities to make a difference worldwide.

Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of "giving our world more smiles." Visit: https://www.fujifilm.com/us/en/about/region/careers

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Formulates Powder media formulas per manufacturing protocols utilizing various weighing equipment such as scales and balance.
• Uses Mettler-Toledo IND780 terminal system in conjunction with the SAP ERP system to ensure correct raw materials assigned in the batch record are weighed at the specified quantity.
• Suggest changes in departmental procedures and processes (SOPs) as needed.
• Performs and documents line clearance at the start of each formulation event.
• Maintains all required logs and associated documentation.
• Assures that all chemicals are stored and labeled properly.
• Performs process scale checks on all required equipment including scales and balances.
• Keeps work area, utensils, tanks, mills, and equipment clean and organized.
• Ensures that supplies needed such as weigh boats, gloves, lab coats, etc. are well stocked in their designated areas. Orders supplies or informs Lead/Supervisor if supplies need to be ordered.
• Follows all safety procedures and works in a safe manner including wearing all required personal protective equipment.
• Understands and follows procedures to ensure that chemicals are handled properly.
• Good understanding of metric system and its conversions.
• Follows and actively participates in sustaining the 6S program in the area.
• Other duties as requested by Lead or Supervisor.

Required Skills/Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Good work history.
• Background in medical devices, diagnostics, food/vitamin processing, or pharmaceuticals.
• 1-2 years of hands on experience
• General education about chemicals and proper handling (college level science preferred).
• Working knowledge of metric system.
• Good understanding of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs).
• Ability to speak, read, and write English.
• Good oral and written communication skills.

Salary and Benefits

• For California, the base salary range for this position is $20.24- $26.28 per hour. Compensation for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience, location, etc.).
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401k
• Paid Time Off

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EEO Information

Fujifilm is committed to providing equal opportunities in hiring, promotion and advancement, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national, or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc.

ADA Information

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