Job Title: Manufacturing Technician

Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Microbiology Division, where you will work on products that make a difference in a manufacturing setting. As a Manufacturing Technician, you will play a key role in the manufacturing process of agars by loading product, checking volumes, ensuring quality, and more.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently and safely operate assigned machinery, perform simple maintenance, and report malfunctioning equipment immediately to the Supervisor or Lead.
• Set up and adjust machines to run at different sizes.
• Obtain correct materials for operational needs from the warehouse or staging area.
• Organize production flow, ensure materials are available, estimate progress of the line, and schedule breaks while adhering to production time schedules safely.
• Document accurately, check personal work for quality and compliance, monitor products for defects, and assist with the inventory process.
• Accurately dispense required additives to media and perform techniques to achieve the correct pH balance. Investigate and resolve potential production failures.
• Follow all written procedures and report discrepancies in procedures (SOPs, DHRs, etc.) to the Area Supervisor.
• Perform all work activities safely and wear personal protective equipment as required.
• Report property damage and/or safety hazards to the Supervisor, Human Resources, Safety Specialist, or Management immediately.
• Complete production assignments timely and according to departmental schedules.
• Sign off on DHRs in proper places and fill in pertinent information in accordance with SOPs.

Essential Skills

• Manufacturing experience
• Understanding of GMP and production processes
• Production support and inventory management skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution
• Ability to comprehend and communicate both written and verbally using the English language
• Basic math skills
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and push/pull up to 600 lb. wheeled kettles
• Ability to stand for sustained periods of time, approximately 10 hours a day
• Ability to see and distinguish colors
• Willingness to train individuals with minimal relevant experience or a science AS or BS degree

Work Environment

The role involves working in a laboratory or cleanroom environment during the 2nd shift from 2pm to 10:30pm. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to gain experience in kit production and large-scale manufacturing, with potential for advancement in a global company.