Responsibilities
- Manufacture high quality custom products in a high throughput MFG lab according to established SOPs.
- Operate laboratory equipment and liquid handling robots such as Hamilton Stars, bioanalyzers, centrifuges, sealers, thermocyclers, spectrometers, Illumina Next-Gen sequencers etc.
- Effectively use molecular and cell biology processes and techniques, especially PCR, DNA quantitation, purification and cloning.
- Maintain thorough, accurate and detailed documentation of all work performed using existing document templates and software applications.
- Update and write work instructions and documentation.
- Work independently and in a safe manner.
- Pay great attention to details and perform consistent work without excessive supervision.
- Help Leads and Supervisors with troubleshooting and the handling of process deviations.
- Package and/or organize products for shipping.
- Work according to Good Manufacturing and ISO practices. Learn, adopt and promote lean manufacturing concepts.
- Complete all the daily assigned tasks to keep the manufacturing schedule on track and report back to Lead and Supervisor.
Requirements
- Must be a team player, neat and highly organized.
- Must be able to work in a cleanroom environment and foster safe work practices.
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time while performing duties.
- Must be able to work safely with chemicals and hazardous materials.
- Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs.
- Must be able to work outside of regular work hours/ work a flexible shift as needed.
- Ability to pay great attention to details.
Nice to Have
- Associates or Bachelors degree in Biology, chemistry or related field is desirable.
- Familiarity or prior experience in a manufacturing and/or a laboratory environment is highly desirable.
- Good written and verbal skills are critical.
- Good computer skills (Excel, Word, Atlassian etc) and the ability to quickly learn new software applications.
Additional Information
- Work is performed in a dynamic laboratory team environment.
- Controlled laboratory environment.
- Must be able to work outside of regular work hours or on a flexible shift as needed.
