Bulking/Formulation Operator

Position                         : Bulking/Formulation Operator 

Location                       : Hunt Valley, MD

Duration                       : 12 Months 

Total Hours/week        : 40.00

1st Shift

Client: Medical Device Company

Job Category: Industrial

Level of Experience: Entry Level 

Employment Type: Contract on W2 (Need US Citizens or GC Holders Only)

Workdays/hours: 5pm - 5am (overnight) - 2-2-3-3-2

Job Description:

• Responsible for preparation of materials to support downstream manufacturing operations. 
• May operate specialty preparation equipment. Weighs, measures, and checks raw materials to ensure batches manufactured contain proper ingredients and accurate proportions following approved procedure. Assists with in process testing to ensure batches meet specifications. 
• Responsible for validating processes and equipment directly related to filtration, cleaning, and sterilization. 
• Responsible for the removal and disposal of waste chemicals, solvents, and acids. Identifies, troubleshoots, and resolves complex issues associated with bulking/formulation operations

Roles & Responsibilities

• Weighs, measures, and checks raw materials to ensure batches manufactured contain proper ingredients
• Performs simple analytical tests (pH, conductivity, and absorbance)
• Performs routine cleaning of processing equipment
• Handles hazardous waste as appropriate
• Assists with inventory counting activities as required
• Inspects in-process parts to ensure consistent quality and remove defective product, packaging, and component material
• Responsible for ensuring timely and accurate documentation of all manufacturing activities performed
• Monitors meters, gauges, temperatures, pressures, and related controls
• Plans and controls timing of operations
• Generates reports, graphs, and other data
• Ensures accurate proportions of batches following approved procedure
• Interprets complex drawings, diagrams, charts, and specifications
• Performs complex work to close tolerances, high quality, and accuracy
• Makes effective decisions relative to position requirements
• Evaluates operating process equipment and implantation to ensure constant compliance with standard manufacturing practices (SMP)
• Uses independent judgment in troubleshooting and problem solving under little/no supervision
• May develop weekly production plans coordinating resources (raw materials) and communicating relative priority to downstream parties
• Provides support to lead and/or supervisor when necessary
• May provide training support for on boarding and/or new procedures
• May provide support on special projects
• Demonstrates the ability to follow established procedures according to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Must follow all client housekeeping policies and procedures
• Must follow all client safety policies and procedures
• Must be able to work overtime as required to meet client business requirements
• Perform other duties as required

Experience Required

• Experience in a regulated environment required.

Skills & Certifications

Basic Skills:

• Exhibit the ability to use independent judgment and demonstrated leadership
• Possess the ability to communicate (oral/written) technical and non-technical information across the group and organization
• Possess strong time management skills to complete assigned tasks in an accurate and timely manner
• Strong attention to detail
• Possess the ability to operate independently on semi-routine and routine activities

Proficient/Working Skills:

• Must be proficient in English with the ability to read, write, analyze/evaluate charts, follow simple diagrams and perform basic arithmetic
• Demonstrate the ability to use personal computers
• Proficiency in MS Excel is required
• Must be able to use advanced math skills to produce accurate formulas
• Possess the able to read, write, comprehend, and interpret complex charts, drawings, diagrams, graphs, and other data
• May require forklift certification

Eligibilities & qualifications

Minimum Education/Experience:

• High School degree required with 2 years manufacturing experience required.