**Packaging Technician- San Marcos, CA- DRD/Bio-Techne** **By joining Bio-Techne, San Marcos you’ll join a proven leader in the Manufacturing of In-Vitro Diagnostics. Our Research Associates are focused on the product development of diagnostic assays, to include reagents, calibrators, controls, calibration verifiers and proficiency testing. When you join us, you will be part of a company with a powerful and positive purpose of enabling cutting-edge research in Life Sciences and Clinical Diagnostics. Bio-Techne, and all its brands, provides tools for researchers to further treat and prevent disease worldwide.** Full compensation range for this role is $21-36.50/hr (depending on experience and level) plus a semi-annual discretionary bonus and benefits. **Summary:** Perform kitting, liquid / powder filling and labeling functions. **Duties and Responsibilities:** + Assist in the setup and running of automated liquid filling, labeling, and packaging equipment. + Assist in the setup and running of manual liquid and powder portable filling equipment. + Perform daily filling, labeling, kitting duties according to the production schedule. + Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) and Quality Systems Regulations (QSR). + General organization of filling, labeling, and packaging tasks. + Inspect all materials being issued to and returning from shop orders. + Accurately count and return all materials. + Maintain supplies for the CER, and packaging areas. + Read, follow, and sign off on filling, labeling, and packaging Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s). + Maintain and clean Controlled Environment Rooms, dry rooms, and filling equipment. + Clean all equipment, parts and facilities following project completion. + Assist in aseptically aliquoting materials for production or shipment as needed. + Perform other tasks and duties as directed by management and supervisory personnel. + Must be able to lift, move, and operate heavy machinery. **Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:** + Follows departmental policies, procedures and objectives, and safety standards. + Ability to wear a half face respirator for extended periods of time. + Must have good English communication skills to understand and follow verbal and written instructions. Must have basic math skills. + Must be computer literate. + Ability to work well as part of a team. + Ability to meet packaging and filling requirements on schedule. + An orientation to detail and accuracy. + Excellent organizational skills. Must be able to handle multiple tasks. + Must be adaptable to quickly changing processes or environments. + Ability to setup, troubleshoot and understand basics of department machinery. **Qualifications** **Minimum Job Requirements:** **HS Diploma or GED Equivalent. 1-2 years’ experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified preferred. Prior experience working in a packaging environment, dry room and / or clean room beneficial.** **Why Join Bio-Techne:** + **We offer competitive salaries along with extensive medical, vision, and dental plans for you and your family starting on day one!** + **We invest in our employees’ financial futures through 401k matching and an employee stock purchase plan.** + **We help our employees develop their careers through mentorship, promotional opportunities, training and development, internship programs, and more.** + **We offer employee resource groups, volunteer paid time off, employee events, and charity drives to build a culture of caring and belonging.** + **We foster a culture of empowerment and innovation, where employees feel valued and encouraged to bring their new ideas to the table.** **All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.** **Bio-Techne is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.**