Bulk Manufacturing Technician

Brief Benefits Summary: 

• Generous PTO starting your first day, plus 11 paid holidays 
• Medical & Dental: IV pays 100% of employee-only premiums plus a contribution toward dependents; includes HSA with employer contribution 
• Life and Short-Term Disability: 100% employer-paid 
• 401(k) with up to 4% match (eligible first of the month after 90 days) 
• Voluntary add-on policies available: vision, additional life, accident, pet insurance, LegalShield 
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your household 

Work Authorization: US Work Authorization required. Inorganic Ventures does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. 

Work Location: Christiansburg, VA 

FLSA Status: Non- Exempt 

Salary: $23.00/per hour

Summary

The Bulk Manufacturing Technician is responsible for the manufacture of all IV Stock products. The Bulk Manufacturing Technician is responsible for the manufacturing and management of bulk concentrates for use in the production of the Stock and Custom products Inorganic Ventures manufactures and distributes. 

Authority 

Incumbent has the authority to manufacture bulk concentrates according to established procedures and review/edit associated controlled documents in efforts to improve the quality of concentrates and the processes involved in producing them. Incumbent has authority to stop work, this authority permits any employee at any level to halt a job or task when a hazardous situation appears imminent, or they feel unsafe

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Use established bulk manufacturing procedures to make single element concentrates and stock multi element blends as required by Inventory and the production schedule.
• Use established procedures to purify starting materials as necessary before manufacturing bulk concentrates. 
• Using established bulk manufacturing procedures, perform reactions with starting materials to produce In-House bulk concentrates. 
• Work with Innovation Application Development Chemists to develop new starting materials as required. 
• Work with Pure Analytical on making protocol lots of starting materials by developing reactions and preparing samples for TMI analysis. 
• Ensure that starting materials are properly received, logged, and stored in appropriate locations, while also storing new or updated CoA's and SDS's in their respective physical and digital locations. 
• Coordinate with Inventory and make stocks that are at or below re-order point. 
• Maintain laboratory to ensure a contamination free environment that includes the cleaning/washing of glassware, reactors, and all associated equipment. 
• Proper disposal of waste according to all Federal, State, and Local laws. 
• Continuous use of safe laboratory equipment and practices. 
• Proper maintenance of manufacturing records and notebooks. 
• Assist the Stock Lab Supervisor in maintaining the Stock/Bulk container inventories. 
• Manage Bulk concentrates released from Product Documentation to ensure that the concentrates are available in cubis for production.
• Coordinate with QC to organize top priority testing needs. 
• Coordinate with Inventory and Purchasing to ensure proper acquisition of necessary starting materials. 
• Review/edit associated bulk controlled documents as necessary. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related field 
• A minimum of one year in production at Inorganic Ventures or related experience 
• Knowledge of the periodic table, laboratory practices/equipment and of lab safety practices 
• Excellent organizational and time management skills 
• Ability to interact with all levels of individuals tactfully and successfully within the organization 
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team 
• Keen attention to detail 
• A well-organized and self-directed individual who uses good judgment 
• Ability to meet established deadlines 
• Analytical ability and strong operational focus 
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships 
• PC proficiency with a working knowledge of computers 

Inorganic Ventures reserves the right to modify job duties at any time, and this job description is not designed to cover every responsibility required of the employee. Inorganic Ventures provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.