Responsible for preparing manufacturing records, dilution and blending of antibody/calibrator materials, assemble vial sets, and printing of labels as instructed by Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) in order to produce final goods products for MSD customers.
Preforms peer review of products labels prior to vialing as the first quality check in the production process.
May operate automated vialing, bottling, labeling or lyphilizing. May handle BSL-2 reagents to produce calibrator products.
Provides input to improve input routine manufacturing process that provide for better quality and quantity of products.
Participates in 5s initiatives by maintaining and improving laboratory tidiness and efficiency.
Completes appropriate documentations to support process and production procedures including data entry and batch records and daily maintenance and documentation of all production equipment.
Participates in general laboratory maintenance including maintaining laboratory cleanliness, supplies and equipment to include but not limited to: preparing, maintaining and reporting reagent inventories, maintain pipette calibrations schedules, participating in year-end physical inventory, and defrosting freezers
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Formulation Technician
Meso Scale Diagnostics
Rockville, MD
03.2020 - 10.2024
Conducted risk assessments for each formulation project, identifying potential hazards and implementing appropriate safety measures.
Evaluated competitor products through reverse engineering techniques, identifying areas for improvement within our own product range.
Trained new hires on formulation techniques and best practices, fostering a collaborative work environment.
Streamlined manufacturing processes for increased efficiency by optimizing formulations.
Education
GED -
Montgomery College
Rockville, MD
01-2020
Skills
Laboratory techniques
Sample preparation
Chemical handling
Precision measurement
Batch record analysis
Instrument calibration
Basic knowledge of scientific fundamentals
Basic knowledge of pippeting
Excellent oral, written communication and interpersonal skills