Manufacturing Technician I

POSITION SUMMARY:

Production role in consumables, kit or reagent manufacturing responsible for meeting production schedules in a fast-paced, high throughput industrial setting. This may include the production of coated plates, chemical buffers, and biological diluents/reagents and/or assembled kits for customer order fulfillment. Some degree of professional latitude, creativity and self-management is expected.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operate automated equipment used to perform and produce biological assays and/or reagents • Contribute to process improvement, assay and process development for manufacturing • Documentation o Complete appropriate documentation to support process and production procedures including data capture, forms, logbooks, and inventory batch records o Daily maintenance and documentation of all production equipment • Participation in general laboratory maintenance including maintaining laboratory cleanliness, supplies and equipment o Maintain physical inventory by processing/aliquotting/vialing/labeling materials. o Prepare, maintain and report raw material, reagent and/or coated plate inventories. ? Participate in year-end physical inventory • Follow laboratory safety precautions and use of personal protective equipment • May manufacture custom and/or prototype requests for customers • May occasionally handle BSL2 reagents • Specific duties may vary depending upon departmental requirements

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma required o A degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Engineering or related field is preferred • Prior manufacturing experience a plus. o Experience with MRP/ERP and JDE systems preferred • Experience with cGMP and/or ISO certification highly preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Aptitude for learning and adhering to standard laboratory techniques and safety precautions • Understand scientific fundamentals and analytical background • Ability to learn additional software applications/tools o Mechanical aptitude including equipment troubleshooting • Excellent oral, written communication and interpersonal skills o Effectively communicate issues/problems and results that impact timelines, accuracy and reliability of data • Proficiency in MS Office Suite • Ability to multi-task and work productively in a demanding manufacturing environment with changing priorities

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• This position requires the ability to communicate and exchange information, utilize equipment necessary to perform the job, and frequent lifting up to 50 lbs. • Up to 80% of the day may be spent at a lab bench and/or in the cleanroom