Formulation Specialist I
Company: Zoetis, Inc
Location: Kalamazoo
Posted on: March 19, 2023
Job Description:
Formulation Specialist- Oral Solid Dose (OSD) Value Stream (3rd
Shift)Zoetis, the global leader in animal health, is looking for an
engaged and driven individual to join our formulation team. Zoetis
has been leading animal health since its inception in 2012 and we
pride ourselves on providing all manner of quality solutions for
our customer's animal health needs.The Formulation Specialist
performs the assembly, preparation, and cleaning of manufacturing
equipment and conducts manufacturing processes for animal health
products in the formulation area. This is a position that requires
high attention to detail, awareness of the sensitivities of working
in a manufacturing environment, an engaged work ethic as part of a
high-performance team and communicating in a manner that is
conducive to effective working relationships. This position
requires use of Microsoft applications and good organizational
skills in order to maintain an orderly work environment. All
activities are conducted within a safety-minded culture that
strives for continuous improvement. All work is performed in strict
compliance with manufacturing standards and regulatory requirements
in a lean manufacturing environment. This includes adhering to
proper documentation practices and following instructions provided
in standard operating procedures and batch records.Large plant
expansion is underway and seeking candidates to spend first year
supporting equipment installation activities including but not
limited to; installation and operational qualification, placebo
testing, new product equipment trials, scale up activities and
process qualification. These positions will also be training on
existing OSD equipment and process as time permits.If you have an
engaged work ethic and enjoy the challenge of maximizing quality
and efficiency as part of a high performance team, this may be a
great opportunity for you!Responsibilities:
- Ensure all tasks are performed in accordance with applicable
batch records, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safety
guidelines, as well as applicable regulatory standards, such as
current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs)
- Operate, maintain, troubleshoot and make minor repairs on
formulation equipment
- Assembly, disassembly, and proper cleaning of formulation
equipment and work areas
- Ability to work with hazardous materials in a controlled manner
by following proper gowning procedures, all SOPs, and safety
guidelines
- Follow specific and detailed recipe instructions, requiring
"right first time" measuring and mixing of ingredients to create
finished products
- Monitor, evaluate and adjust processes or equipment to maximize
quality and efficiency
- Maintain complete and accurate documentation of all tasks
completed
- Effectively communicate with support personnel and
leadership
- Work together as a team to maintain project/production schedule
and objectivesRequired skills, education, and experience:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
- Basic math, English communication skills, legible penmanship,
and reading comprehension
- Ability to follow detailed instructions
- Basic use of Microsoft applications and general computer
skills
- Effective interpersonal communication and a positive
outlook
- Mechanical reasoning and troubleshooting skills
- Strong mechanical skills along with experience in the use of
various hand tools
- Experience in manufacturing Oral Solid Dose products, i.e.
Tablet ManufacturingPreferred candidate qualifications:
- Knowledge of cGMP's and production practices
- Experience in a Lean Production and/or manufacturing
environment
- Reliable transportation and good attendance/time management
skills
- Experience in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement
work environment; 5S, visual schedule, PDCA, M1, etc.
- Experience in the following major tableting processes;
Blending, Granulation (High Shear & Fluid Bed) and Tableting.
- Ability to train on area SOP's/OJT's- equipment, process,
paperwork
- Experience in working with Tech Writer, creating and
maintaining training documentationPhysical and Time requirements:
- Routine lifting of 20-50 lbs.
- Prolonged periods of sitting and standing
- Flexible hours and overtime, up to every other weekend, may be
required
- Manual dexterity and ability to keep up with pace of production
standards
- Work Environment: Colleague could be exposed to airborne
particles. Must work near moving mechanical parts. Eye protection
and other personal protective equipment are required.
- SHIFT: 3rd 10:00 PM - 6:30 AMFull timeRegularColleagueAny
unsolicited resumes sent to Zoetis from a third party, such as an
Agency recruiter, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Zoetis
mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Zoetis
employees, or to Zoetis resume database will be considered Zoetis
property. Zoetis will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting
from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.Zoetis will consider any
candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to
have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This
includes any Agency that is an approved/engaged vendor but does not
have the appropriate approvals to be engaged on a search.Zoetis is
committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of
employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to
race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender
identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or
veteran status or any other protected classification. Disabled
individuals are given an equal opportunity to use our online
application system. We offer reasonable accommodations as an
alternative if requested by an individual with a disability. Please
contact Zoetis Colleague Services at
zoetiscolleagueservices@zoetis.com to request an accommodation.
Zoetis also complies with all applicable national, state and local
laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as
employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration
and Nationality Act. All applicants must possess or obtain
authorization to work in the US for Zoetis. Zoetis retains sole and
exclusive discretion to pursue sponsorship for the acquisition or
maintenance of nonimmigrant status and employment eligibility,
considering factors such as availability of qualified US workers.
Individuals requiring sponsorship must disclose this fact. Please
note that Zoetis seeks information related to job applications from
candidates for jobs in the U.S. solely via the following: (1) our
company website at www.Zoetis.com/careers site, or (2) via email
to/from addresses using only the Zoetis domain of "@zoetis.com". In
addition, Zoetis does not use Google Hangout for any recruitment
related activities. Any solicitation or request for information
related to job applications with Zoetis via any other means and/or
utilizing email addresses with any other domain should be
disregarded. In addition, Zoetis will never ask candidates to make
any type of personal financial investment related to gaining
employment with Zoetis.
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