Job Description
Level: Experienced
Job Location: Warrington, PA 18976
Position Type: Full TimeEducation
Level: High School
Salary Range: $24.95 - $29.20 Hourly
Travel Percentage: Negligible
Job Shift: M-Th / 2nd shift
Job Category: ManufacturingThe Ott Scientific family of companies comprises Polysciences, Bangs Laboratories, and Ethos Biosciences. Together, we bring the whole of our experience with best-in-class facilities and scientific, technical, analytical, and manufacturing capabilities to serve customers around the globe. We deliver highly specialized products and services that support scientific discovery and innovations.
Polysciences 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.
At Polysciences, we take chemistry beyond the ordinary. We produce and sell specialty chemicals for several industries including pharmaceuticals, electronics, academic research and personal care. We need driven, detail-oriented team players to support our growing operations and customer base and identify further opportunities for growth.
The Manufacturing Technician II 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 II supports investigations, corrective actions, safety, and quality improvements on operations within the production teams. We're looking for an Overnight shift (4:00 pm-2:00 am), 4 days per week, Production Technician to:
- 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.
Education & Skills Required:
- High School Diploma or equivalent with 3-5 years’ experience in a laboratory manufacturing setting preferred, but not required.
- Experience working in an ISO 13485 environment desired.
- Basic knowledge of Chemistry glassware and equipment
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products
- Mechanical knowledge and aptitude
- Ability to understand and execute approved batch instructions.
- Experience with chemical handling is required.
- Ability to clean and maintain production equipment (reactors, blenders, filtration vessels, scales, carts, and miscellaneous glassware)- required
- Experience with hand tools to assemble production equipment - required
- Experience working with controlled documents and established operating procedures.
- Good Documentation Practice
- Ability to read and understand an MSDS.
- Forklift certification preferred
- Experience being involved in quality audits preferred
- Commercialization scale up experience preferred
- Previous OSHA/HAZwoper training preferred
What We Offer
Culture
Great people
Peer to Peer Recognition
Broader, hands-on work experience
Clean and Modern Equipment & Labs
Fun company events
Competitive Wages & Generous Year-end Bonus
Comprehensive Benefits
4 Medical PPO Medical Plans with Telemedicine, Rx, & Vision
2 Dental Plans
Healthcare, Dependent care, & Commuter Flexible Spending Accounts
401(k) with company match
Financial Health & Wellness w/1:1 Coaching
Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance
Accident, Hospital Indemnity, & Critical Illness
Paid Time Off
Short & Long-term Disability
9 Paid Holidays
Must have legal authorization to work in the US and will not require sponsorship.
Polysciences is an equal opportunity employer. Drug-free workplace. Tobacco-free work site.
Polysciences does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
Equal access to programs, services, and employment is available to all persons. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application process and/or interview process should notify a representative of the Human Resources Department.
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QualificationsQualificationsEducation 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).
- Experience running a blending, compounding, or purification operation using common chemicals found within industry.
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
