R&D TECHNICIAN - 1ST SHIFT (395)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Locates and gathers raw materials needed from different locations, follows inventory control procedures and prepares QCW transfer sheets.

• Prepares sample mixes for tablets, capsules, and liquid formulations using PK blender, ribbon blender, homogenizer, paddle mixer, or other equivalent equipment.
• Sets up pilot plant tablet press and encapsulator for experimental new product runs and for troubleshooting existing ones.
• Performs preventative maintenance of tablet press, encapsulator, and related tools and accessories.

• Performs various tests including density, sieve analysis, pH, hardness, friability, brix, viscosity, thickness and length measurements, and organoleptic.
• Helps prepare and package representative batches for AET and stability studies.
• Assists in various packaging tests, incl...