Job Description

Level: Entry
Job Location: Warrington, PA 18976
Position Type: Full TimeEducation
Level: High School
Salary Range: $21.90 - $28.90 Hourly

Travel Percentage: Negligible
Job Shift: M-Th / 2nd shift
Job Category: ManufacturingPolysciences technical operations and scientific laboratories offer custom synthesis, contract manufacturing and packaging, and laboratory products. We are proud to offer a broad range of products and tailored solutions for the life sciences, bioprocessing, microparticles, medical device, specialty chemical and eChem industries. We adhere to ISO13485:2016, FDA cGMP 21 CFR 820 regulations, and SOCMA’s ChemStewards® Management System. We believe the best scientific innovations are built through collaborations.
The Manufacturing Technician I is responsible for the production of commercial products for the profile of Polysciences’ products. This role involves providing training, troubleshooting, and production of all commercial products as needed. The Manufacturing Technician I supports investigations, corrective actions, safety, and quality improvements on operations within the production teams.
Essential Functions:
-  Operations:
-Perform synthesis and blend batches for the profile of Polysciences’ as published on the weekly production schedule
-Receive training as required to execute established production processes.
-Work cross functionally with other operational teams to resolve equipment and technical issues as they arise.
- Quality Assurance:
-Complete and document all activities and deviations per company GDP and QMS standards.
-Complete departmental PM and daily activities per established procedures.
-Aid non-conformance investigations and adapt corrective actions within time allotted as assigned by management.
- Process Improvement:
-Support transfer of NPIs with engineering, validation, and commercial training.
- Safety Compliance:
-Ensure safe working environment by following procedures, protocols, and 5s visual standards.
-Report any near-misses, accidents, or safety violations immediately. Assist as needed in EHS investigations.
- Inventory Management:
-Contribute to inventory accuracy by ensuring batch issuance, consumable usage, and waste tracking per assigned batch tickets.
- Communication:
-Communicate to peers and management in a concise manner.

Qualifications:
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent problem solving and documentation skills.
- Ability to read technical documents and manuals.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to safety and quality standards.
- Knowledge of high school level science (chemistry, physical chemistry, mathematics).
Computer Skills Required:
- Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) preferred.
- ERP systems preferred.
- Electronic maintenance programs preferred.

Qualifications

Qualifications
Education Required: High School Diploma/GED                                                  Preferred: High School Diploma/GED
Certification(s): Specify preferred or required.
Computer Skills Required: Specify preferred or required.
Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) preferred.
ERP systems preferred.
Electronic maintenance programs preferred.
Other qualifications:
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent problem solving and documentation skills.
- Ability to read technical documents and manuals.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to safety and quality standards.
- Knowledge of high school level science (chemistry, physical chemistry, mathematics).
Immediate Work Environment:
X-Chemicals                    Unprotected Height           X-Fumes/Gases           Persistent Noise
X-PPE used: safety glasses, protective shoes, gloves, hair net, safety glasses, lab coat, respirator
Work Activity: [must equal number of hours worked per day]
Stand:     4             Frequency:  Intermittently                           Walk:     2             Frequency:  Intermittently
Sit:          2             Frequency:  Intermittently                           Drive:      0             Frequency:  Choose an item.
Lift/Carry Demands
Frequency:                                                            Lift/Carry Equipment Provided:
0-10 lbs.                 1-3 hours a day                    None
11-25 lbs.              1-3 hours a day                    Hydraulic hoists, wheeled carts
26-50 lbs.              Less than 1 hour a day                        Hydraulic hoists, wheeled carts
51-75 lbs.              Rarely                     Pallet jacks, motorized pallet jacks, forklifts
76-100 lbs.            Never                     Pallet jacks, motorized pallet jacks, forklifts