Formulation Technician II

Inotiv, Inc. is a growing contemporary drug discovery and development company focused on delivering world-class solutions that impact the health and well-being of people worldwide.

About the role

This position could be offered at different levels for candidates who qualify with a combination of advanced education and/or years of experience. The salary range will adjust to match the person’s relevant experience and/or education level.

Responsibilities

• Document raw data such as Research Octane Number (RON), Motor Octane Number (MON), (R + M)/2, and boiling points of gasoline and ethanol blends subjected to review and audit by the Standards Division of North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
• Work with business owners and service technicians to provide guidance on remediating fuel quality problems, including calculating dilution factors to address cross-contamination in gasoline, kerosene, and diesel products to bring them into compliance.
• Weigh, measure, and perform dilutions based upon calculations.
• Perform fuel distillation (ASTM test method 86) to determine volatility and check for cross-contamination in retail fuel samples.
• Perform flash point testing (ASTM test method D56) to check for cross-contamination in kerosene and diesel products.
• Perform ethanol content testing of different grades of gasoline and alcohol flex fuels to determine the amount of ethanol in both ethanol and non-ethanol blends (internal test method developed from SAE Technical Paper 912421, SOP, and Protocol based upon training by the Standards Division of North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer).
• Work safely with hazardous materials such as benzene, toluene, and naphthalene.
• Review Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for each product and follow written SOPs regarding environmental controls and required personal protective equipment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, or a related field (or foreign equivalent degree).
• 12 months of related chemistry or pharmacy experience, including at least 6 months in a scientific and regulated industry such as pharmaceutical or agricultural research.
• 6 months of experience in each of the following:
  • Documenting raw data for fuel quality testing.
  • Remediating fuel quality problems, including calculating dilution factors.
  • Performing fuel distillation (ASTM D86) and flash point testing (ASTM D56).
  • Ethanol content testing of gasoline and alcohol flex fuels.
  • Working safely with hazardous materials and following SDS and SOPs.

Benefits

• Health and dental coverage.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Paid time off.
• Paid parental leave.
• 401K retirement plan.

Pay

The annual pay range for this position is $55,000 - $65,000. Salaries vary within the range based on factors including prior relevant experience, skills, education, certification, location, internal equity, and market data.