Manufacturing Associate

Manufacturing Associate, Reagent Production
South San Francisco, CA

Position Summary:
We are looking for a Reagent Manufacturing Associate to manage receiving duties, general related production laboratory duties, and to perform trouble shooting duties. Responsibilities include accurately and efficiently performing daily functions needed for order outflow and inflow within the reagent manufacturing group. The successful candidate will be highly reliable, detail oriented, organized, with the professionalism to work in a production laboratory environment. He or she is expected to work both independently and in conjunction with co-workers. A team player is essential as this position will work very closely with colleagues to maintain a clean and organized laboratory environment and can connect with interdisciplinary groups within the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Perform formulation of biological solutions, filtration, aliquot and packaging
• Executes manufacturing validation test plans, assists with the preparation of technical reports
• Ensure lab equipment is calibrated in a timely manner and maintain quality records in the Quality Assurance database
• Stock and transfer finished goods between manufacturing and supply chain (physically and in ERP)
• Perform cycle counts of WIP and finished goods
• Troubleshoot discrepancies take corrective action
• Maintain and organize the work area to keep a clean, orderly and safe work environment

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Biology, Biochemistry or similar degree
• 1-2 years experience working in a lab environment specializing in genomic assay development and manufacturing highly desirable
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret scientific and technical reports, technical procedures, validation protocols and reports, operating instructions, and/or scientific publications
• Working knowledge of MS Office, Excel, Access and general understanding of ERP concepts
• Ability to pick up new technologies quickly and ultimately troubleshoot independently
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail is essential
• Experience working in a cGMP or ISO laboratory environment
• Self-directed, organized, and possesses good judgment

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to sit, stand, move about the facility
• Work performed in a combination of shipping, manufacturing and office environments
• Ability to quickly familiarize with products and part numbers