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Compass Group

FORMULA ROOM TECHNICIAN

Charlottesville, VA · On-site

$18.50 - $25/hr

We are hiring immediately for a Formula Room Technician position. * Location : University of ... Preferred work experience: prior experience in healthcare, nutrition, medical lab, or formula/milk ...

Compass Group

FORMULA ROOM TECHNICIAN

Charlottesville, VA · On-site

$18.50 - $25/hr

We are hiring immediately for a Formula Room Technician position. * Location : University of ... Preferred work experience: prior experience in healthcare, nutrition, medical lab, or formula/milk ...

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What is a formula milk room technician?

Formula Milk Room Technicians are specialized healthcare workers responsible for preparing, labeling, and safely storing infant formula in hospitals or healthcare facilities. They follow strict hygiene and preparation protocols to ensure that all formula is mixed accurately and safely for infants who cannot be breastfed. Their role helps prevent contamination and ensures each baby receives the correct nutrition prescribed by medical professionals.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a formula milk room technician?

To thrive as a Formula Milk Room Technician, you need a solid understanding of safe food handling, measurement accuracy, and basic nutritional knowledge, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with hospital-grade sterilization equipment, formula preparation protocols, and inventory management systems is typically required. Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and effective communication are essential soft skills for success in this role. These abilities ensure that infant formula is prepared safely and accurately, supporting optimal patient health and compliance with hospital standards.

What are the main challenges a formula milk room technician might face during a typical shift?

A Formula Milk Room Technician often faces challenges such as managing strict hygiene protocols, accurately measuring and preparing various formula types for infants, and working efficiently under time constraints to meet feeding schedules. Attention to detail is crucial, as any error can impact infant health. Additionally, technicians must coordinate closely with nursing staff to ensure timely delivery and adapt quickly to changing priorities in a fast-paced hospital environment.

What is the difference between Formula Milk Room Technician vs Formula Milk Production Assistant?

AspectFormula Milk Room TechnicianFormula Milk Production Assistant
Required CredentialsTechnical certifications or training in dairy or food technologyBasic education, often with on-the-job training
Work EnvironmentManufacturing or production facility, handling equipment and raw materialsProduction line, assisting in various stages of formula manufacturing
Employer & Industry UsageFood manufacturing companies specializing in infant nutritionFood production plants, often in similar companies
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding technical roles in formula productionEntry-level roles assisting in formula manufacturing

The Formula Milk Room Technician typically requires specialized training and handles technical tasks within the manufacturing process, ensuring quality and safety. In contrast, the Formula Milk Production Assistant performs more general support duties on the production line. Both roles are essential in infant formula manufacturing but differ mainly in skill requirements and responsibilities.

How to become a formula milk room technician?

To become a formula milk room technician, candidates typically need a high school diploma or equivalent and relevant experience in food preparation or healthcare environments. Training on proper formula handling, sanitation, and safety protocols is essential, and some employers may require certifications in food safety or hygiene. Good attention to detail and ability to follow strict procedures are important for this role.
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Manager, Formula/Milk Technician

Nemours Children's Health

Wilmington, DE • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 19 days ago

Nemours Children's Health rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 87 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Nemours is seeking a Manager, Formula/Milk Technician (Full-Time), to join our Nemours Children's Health team in Wilmington, DE.
This position is responsible for: Oversight of the preparation, distribution, inventory, record keeping and ordering of all patient formula, maternal human milk, and fortified and/or pasteurized donor milk in collaboration with the Clinical Nutrition team. This role ensures specialized nutrition services meet the highest standards of safety, accuracy, and patient-centered care for vulnerable pediatric and neonatal populations. The Formula/Human Milk Room Manager oversees the day-to-day operations of the formula/milk processes, ensures adherence to standards, develops systems and processes, supervises personnel, and coordinates with other disciplines and departments to achieve the mission and goals of the department in collaboration with the Director, Clinical Nutrition Services.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
  • Oversight of all activities associated with preparation and delivery of human milk, pasteurized donor human milk, and formula by establishing processes to provide optimal nutrition support to patients that is safe, cost effective, and appropriate.
  • Coordinate production schedule based on projected staffing patterns and workloads.
  • Supervise the formula and human milk room technicians in completing daily duties ensuring accuracy, technique, and productivity. Identify and resolve milk and formula room service problems and function in the role of formula and milk technician when necessary.
  • Follow the standards of formula preparation as described in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics "Infant and Pediatric Feedings: Guidelines for Preparation of Human Milk and Formula in Health Care Facilities".
  • Recognize age-related factors that may contribute to formula choices. Recognize and interpret instructions for changes in formula and milk orders.
  • Maintain aseptic technique during formula/milk preparation and delivery. Maintain sanitation in formula room area.
  • Inventory and maintain sufficient formula/milk/supplies stock. Track purchases and seek opportunities for effective management of formula/milk room resources. Communicate with formula representatives as needed to maintain stock. Oversee reimbursement of unusable formula.
  • Remain knowledgeable of HIPAA, TJC, CMS and OSHA safety regulations and perform routine internal audits to ensure compliance. Monitor strict adherence to infection control, HACCP guidelines and sanitation regulations to prevent cross contamination.
  • With the Director, Clinical Nutrition, participate in interviewing and hiring process of milk/formula room staff. Oversee training of new milk/formula technicians. Maintain competencies of formula/milk room staff.
  • With the Director, Clinical Nutrition, establish and manage team performance goals for formula/milk technicians. Monitor day-to-day operations to assure adherence to regulatory requirements and Nemours policies and procedures. Monitor, investigate, and analyze formula/milk variances via incident report system.
  • With the Director, Clinical Nutrition, establish the departmental budget and is accountable for adhering to the financial management of these budgets. Participates in departmental strategic planning. Assists with budget preparation annually, reviews compliance at established intervals. Oversee product use and allow for billing of donor milk and donor milk additives. Oversee equipment function and repairs; participate in capital budget requests
  • Support those concepts and philosophies of patient and family centered care. Participates in building a culture where all associates focus efforts on discovering and meeting patient needs and expectations in a manner that provides satisfaction for the family and enhances superior clinical and service outcomes. Adheres to Nemours Standards of Behavior.
  • Fulfills continuing education requirements to maintain registration through the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) as a Registered Dietitian (RD), State Licensure, and additional specialty certification (CNSC, CSP, etc.), as applicable

Job Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics required.
  • Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential through the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics preferred.
  • Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist (LDN) in Delaware, when applicable to the profession.
  • OR: International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) with managerial/supervisory experience and expertise in human milk and formula management.
  • OR: Other licensed or certified healthcare professionals with an appropriate clinical background, leadership experience, and demonstrated knowledge of formula preparation, human milk management, regulatory compliance, and pediatric/neonatal nutrition support.
  • Minimum one (1) years of experience is required.
  • Previous supervisory experience or lead position strongly preferred.
  • Experience in pediatric, neonatal, maternal-child health, nutrition services, or milk/formula room operations preferred.
  • Nutrition education, diet knowledge or infant nutrition knowledge preferred
  • Healthcare experience preferred

Nemours Children's Health offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package which includes:
  • Competitive base compensation in the top quartile of the market
  • Annual incentive compensation that values clinical activity, academic accomplishments and quality improvement
  • Comprehensive benefits: health, life, dental, vision
  • 403B with employer match
  • Licensure, CME and dues allowance
  • Not-for-profit status; eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
  • For those living and working in Florida, enjoy the benefit of no state income tax. Those based in Delaware benefit from the state's moderate tax structure.

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About Us
Nemours Children's Health is an internationally recognized pediatric health system serving more than 1.7 million patient encounters each year. We deliver care across six states through two freestanding children's hospitals - Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida - along with a network of more than 80 primary, urgent, and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospital partnerships.
Backed by the Nemours Foundation and Alfred I. duPont Trust, our $1.7B nonprofit system is dedicated to improving children's health through clinical care, research, education, advocacy, and prevention. Our Whole Child Health approach focuses equally on prevention and treatment, partnering with communities to help every child thrive.
Inclusion and belonging guide our strategy and growth. We are committed to culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and fostering an environment where every associate, patient, and family feels supported and valued.
Learn more at Nemours.org.

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As one of the nation's leading pediatric health care systems, Nemours is committed to providing all children with their best chance to grow up healthy. We offer integrated, family-centered care to more than 300,000 children each year in our pediatric hospitals, specialty clinics, primary care practices, and school-based health centers in Delaware, Florida, Maryland, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Nemours strives to ensure a healthier tomorrow for all children - even those who may never enter our doors - through our world-changing research, education and advocacy efforts.

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Jacksonville, FL, US

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