Formulation Technician I

TekWissen LLC

Cincinnati, OH

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$20–$22.50
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Asepsis, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Business Support, Calibration, Cell Cultures, Cleaning Equipment, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP), Detail Oriented, Disassemblers, Documentation, Drug Manufacturing, Environmental Regulations, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), Healthcare, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Identify Issues, Industrial Coating, Laboratory, Laboratory Equipment, Leading Edge Technology, Lift/Move 40 Pounds, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Equipment, Manufacturing Operations, Material Moving, Mathematics, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Minitab, Operational Support, Osmolarity, Process Engineering, Process Quality, Product Development, Production Support, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Metrics, Record Keeping, Research & Development (R&D), Safety Compliance, Safety Training, Scientific Research, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Statistical Analysis System (SAS), Statistics Software, Team Player, Testing, Workforce Management
LOCATION
Cincinnati, OH
POSTED
1 day ago

Overview:

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients worldwide. The job opportunity is for one of our clients specializing in biotechnology product development services. Our client is dedicated to supplying laboratory equipment, chemicals, supplies, and services essential in healthcare, scientific research, safety, and education. As the global leader in serving the field of science, our client boasts an annual revenue of around $40 billion with a mission to empower customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Our client's global team is committed to delivering an unparalleled blend of cutting-edge technologies, convenient procurement options, and pharmaceutical services under their industry-leading brands.

Position: Formulation Technician I
Location: Cincinnati, OH, 45237
Duration: 12 Months
Job Type: Temporary Assignment
Work Type: Onsite
Shift: Multiple shifts available (Shift differential applies)

  • Front Half Days: Monday - Wednesday | 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Front Half Nights: Monday - Wednesday | 6:00 PM - 6:30 AM
  • Back Half Days: Thursday - Saturday | 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Back Half Nights: Thursday - Saturday | 6:00 PM - 6:30 AM

Pay Rate: Pay rates vary based on the assigned shift and applicable shift differential.

  • Day Shift: $20.75/hr
  • Night Shift: $22.50/hr

Summary

The Formulation Technician I supports pharmaceutical manufacturing operations by formulating and producing oral solid dosage products and cell culture media in a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for weighing and compounding raw materials, operating manufacturing equipment, performing in-process quality testing, maintaining production documentation, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. The position collaborates closely with Manufacturing, Quality, R&D, Process Technology, Procurement, and other cross-functional teams to support efficient production operations.

Responsibilities

  • Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Batch Production Records (BPRs), and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP/GMP).
  • Stage, dispense, weigh, and compound raw materials ranging from micrograms to kilograms within established tolerances.
  • Operate manufacturing equipment used for dispensing, granulation, milling, blending, compression, encapsulation, coating, sterile filtration, aseptic liquid filling, and related production processes.
  • Perform equipment setup, changeovers, cleaning, inspection, calibration, disassembly, reassembly, and basic troubleshooting.
  • Operate laboratory and manufacturing equipment including balances, pipettors, mixers, tablet presses, encapsulation machines, coating equipment, pH meters, osmometers, turbidimeters, and filtration systems.
  • Perform in-process quality testing including pH, osmolality, turbidity, and other required analytical tests.
  • Maintain accurate batch records, equipment logs, cleaning records, calibration documentation, and material usage records.
  • Handle raw materials and finished products in accordance with GMP, safety, and environmental requirements.
  • Transport materials, dispose of waste properly, and maintain clean production areas.
  • Assist with equipment maintenance and support continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Collaborate effectively with cross-functional departments to meet production objectives.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned to support business goals.

Required Skills

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  • Minimum of 6 months of experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing, laboratory, biotechnology, or related manufacturing environment.
  • Experience working in a GMP or cGMP-regulated manufacturing environment.
  • Experience weighing multiple raw material components ranging from micrograms to kilograms.
  • Experience following SOPs, batch records, and manufacturing documentation.
  • Mechanical aptitude with the ability to assemble, disassemble, clean, and troubleshoot manufacturing equipment.
  • Experience operating laboratory instruments such as balances, pH meters, osmometers, turbidimeters, or similar analytical equipment.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to perform analytical testing and maintain accurate production records.
  • Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint is required.
  • Strong mathematical and documentation skills.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Ability to work overtime as needed.
  • Experience with Minitab or statistical analysis software is preferred.
  • Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. and safely handle heavier materials with appropriate assistance.
  • Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform repetitive tasks throughout the workday.
  • Ability to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and work safely in a manufacturing environment.

TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.

About the Company

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TekWissen LLC

WE THE TEKWISSEN PEOPLE

TekWissen offers you a broader portfolio of services, industry-leading solutions, and the meaningful innovations that give you greater flexibility and speed to respond to market dynamics, reduced costs and risk to improve enterprise performance, and increased productivity to enable growth.

To keep pace with global market demands, TekWissen keeps its finger on the pulse of change. Our organized approach to guiding a project from its inception to closure. Managing projects is becoming more and more important as we enter the digital era. To cope with the pace that this transition demands, a method is required to manage projects so they can yield quality work, while incorporating efficient use of time and resources.

Project involves identifying which quality standards are relevant to the project and determining how to satisfy them.

It is important to perform quality planning during the Planning Process and should be done alongside the other project planning processes because changes in the quality will likely require changes in the other planning processes, or the desired product quality may require a detailed risk analysis of an identified problem. It is important to remember that quality should be planned, designed, then built in, not added on after the fact.

Capabilities and accomplishments in one TekWissen business enhance the opportunity for success in the others. Put simply, TekWissen's unique combination of attributes promotes success.



COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Computer/IT Services
FOUNDED
2009
WEBSITE
http://www.tekwissen.com/