Formulation Manufacturing Technician, Senior

Remote Work:
No

At Zebra, we are a community of innovators who come together to create new ways of working. United by curiosity and a culture of caring, we develop smart solutions that anticipate our customer’s and partner’s needs and solve their challenges.

Being a part of Zebra Nation means you are seen, heard, valued, and respected. Drawing from our unique perspectives, we collaborate to deliver on our purpose. Here you are a part of a team pushing boundaries today to redefine the work of tomorrow for organizations, their employees, and those they serve.

You’ll have opportunities to learn and lead in a forward-thinking environment, defining your path to a fulfilling career while channeling your skills toward causes you care about – locally and globally.

Come make an impact every day at Zebra.

Coordinates and executes activities in the intermediates and bulk materials manufacturing laboratories to meet production and R&D needs while maintaining a well‑organized and clean environment that satisfies ISO and GMP Standards. Effectively plans and utilizes time and resources to meet business needs and achieve business objectives, planning, assigning, and evaluating the work of subordinates, and overseeing a program area within a work unit or department.

Day shift, Monday-Friday 6am-2:30pm

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, a qualified individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily either with or without reasonable accommodation. The requirements listed in this job description document are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Maintains and adheres to all company safety policies and procedures.
• Ensures equipment are regularly checked and cleaned.
• Manufactures intermediates and bulk materials for production and R&D according to product specifications, established procedures, and production schedule.
• Performs pre‑production activities including proofing reference rings prior to production.
• Works closely with Supply Chain concerning raw materials and intermediates availability.
• Assists in scheduling and coordinating the manufacturing of intermediates and bulk materials for production.
• Assists with the development and execution of validation projects and protocols, reviewing and editing SOPs, work instructions, part specifications, and other necessary QA documentation.
• Executes necessary IFS transactions to ensure accurate inventory and records.
• Supports development and implementation of improvements in the formulation manufacturing areas.
• Assists with in‑process testing to assure manufactured materials meet specifications.
• Effectively plans and utilizes time and resources to meet business needs and achieve business objectives.
• Supports physical inventories as requested by Management.
• Color matches reference rings to accepted industry standards with verification.
• Operates laboratory equipment (e.g., FTIR Spectrometer, DSC).
• Maintains and utilizes equipment including reaction vessel RV‑1, scales, mixers, chillers, rheological devices, draw‑down machines, and a three‑roll mill according to established procedures.
• Identifies means for continually improving the intermediates and bulk materials manufacturing processes, including troubleshooting of equipment, developing corrective action to process deviations, and offering recommendations for process and system improvements.
• Supports Research and Development activities, including participation in product/process development trials, carrying out new types of raw material and product characterization/performance testing, and use of experimental materials.
• Maintains and adheres to all company safety policies and procedures.
• Maintains work area organization and documentation to satisfy ISO and GMP standards.
• Maintains good communication and working relationships with all departments and effectively functions within a team environment.
• Exhibits professional etiquette that exemplifies the values of the organization.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years of prior work experience in a manufacturing…