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Formulation Technician I

Aliso Viejo, CAOnsiteFull Time$22–$24 /hrPosted 16 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • HEMA
  • Collagen Solution
  • Collamer Rod Grinding
  • Collamer Button Inspection
  • Collamer Drying Process
  • GMP
  • laboratory experience
  • production documentation
  • quality targets
  • productivity targets

Role summary

STAAR Surgical is seeking a Formulation Technician I to perform intermediate production functions, including manufacturing in-process materials like HEMA and Collagen Solution. Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, performing various manufacturing processes (Collamer Rod Grinding, Button Inspection, Material Test Sample Preparation, Drying Process), sampling water systems, and completing production documentation accurately. The role requires a minimum of 2 years of laboratory experience, the ability to understand GMP concepts, and the capacity to work independently with minimal supervision. The position offers a pay range of $22-$24 per hour.

MAIN JOB RESPONSIBILITIES / COMPETENCIES
1. Thorough knowledge and appropriate implementation of intermediate production functions such as Manufacture of In-process Materials (HEMA, Collagen Solution)
2. Maintain all equipment (including glassware) used for In-process Materials production
3. Perform other manufacturing processes, such as:
• Collamer Rod Grinding
• Collamer Button Inspection
• Collamer Material Test Sample Preparation 
• Collamer Drying Process
4. Sample Water Systems
5. Completes required production documentation accurately. 
6. Consistently meets quality and productivity targets.
7. Appropriately follows company policies, rules, and regulations.
8. Maintain work area environment in a clean and orderly manner.
9. Work independently in the areas assigned.
10. Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION & TRAINING
• High school diploma, GED or equivalent combination of education/experience.

EXPERIENCE
• Minimum 2yrs laboratory experience; or work experience

SKILLS
• Ability to understand and implement general GMP concepts.
• Ability to take direction from lead/supervisor and other management
• Capable of learning and performing duties with minimum supervision.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

Pay range:$22-$24 per hour - Final compensation/salary will be dependent on experience

STAAR Surgical is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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