Job Title: Manufacturing Technician

Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity to join our client's Microbiology Division where you will get to work on products that make a difference in a manufacturing setting. Operators are responsible for helping with the manufacturing process of agars by loading product, checking volumes, ensuring quality, and much more.

ResponsibilitiesEfficiently and safely operate assigned machinery and perform simple maintenance, reporting malfunctioning equipment immediately to the Supervisor or Lead.Set up and adjust machines to run at different sizes.Obtain correct materials for operation needs from the warehouse or staging area.Organize production flow, ensure materials are available, estimate progress of the line, and schedule breaks in accordance with production time schedules in a safe manner.Accurately document and check personal work for quality and compliance, monitor products for defects, and assist with the inventory process.Accurately dispense required additives to media and properly perform techniques for achieving pH balance as needed, investigating and remedying possible production failures.Follow all written procedures and report discrepancies in procedures (SOPs, DHRs, etc.) to the Area Supervisor.Perform all work activities in a safe manner and wear personal protective equipment as required.Report property damage and/or safety hazards to the Supervisor, Human Resources, Safety Specialist, Management immediately.Complete production assignments in a timely manner and in accordance with departmental schedules.Sign off on DHRs in proper places and fill in pertinent information in accordance with SOPs.Additional Skills & QualificationsExperience within kit production, large-scale manufacturing, and gaining GMP experience.Willingness to train individuals with very little relevant experience or a science AS or BS degree.Work Environment

Laboratory/Cleanroom setting. This role offers significant advancement opportunities within a global company and provides valuable experience in a scientific manufacturing environment.

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