Manufacturing Technician

Description:

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
• Complete appropriate documentation to support process and production procedures including data capture, forms, logbooks, and inventory batch records
• Daily maintenance and documentation of all production equipment
• Participation in general laboratory maintenance including maintaining laboratory cleanliness, supplies and equipment
• Maintain physical inventory by processing/aliquotting/vialing/labeling materials.
• 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
  

Skills:

production, manufacturing, pipette, pipetting, assays, reagents, buffers

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

HS diploma required, Associates or BS degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Engineering or related field is preferred. Demonstrated experience in operations coordination and inventory control required. Prior manufacturing experience a plus.

Experience Level:

Entry Level

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people