Formulation Specialist I

Role Description

Formulation Specialist

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.

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 production schedule and objectives

Required 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

Preferred 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.
• Ability to train on area SOP's/OJT's- equipment, process, paperwork
• Experience in working with Tech Writer, creating and maintaining training documentation

Physical and Time requirements:

• Routine lifting of 20-50 lbs.
• Prolonged periods of sitting and standing
• Flexible hours and overtime may be required
• Manual dexterity and ability to keep up with pace of production standards
• Work Environment: Colleague could be exposed to airborne particles, including cephalosporin. Must work near moving mechanical parts. Eye protection and other personal protective equipment are required.
• 2nd shift 2:45PM - 11:15PM

Any 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.