BioGX is hiring: Manufacturing Technician in Birmingham

Overview

Base pay range: $15.00/hr - $18.00/hr

The Manufacturing Technician is responsible for general laboratory duties focused on manual and automated filling and packaging of standards, controls and panels for commercially available nucleic acid tests and other advanced reagents. The Manufacturing Technician is expected to follow standard operating procedures and quality systems documentation in a GMP environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and executes reagent fill and pack procedures
• Updates manufacturing batch records for manufacturing’s review
• Maintains records and clean room environment to comply with good manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures
• Assists in process scaleup to transition from pilot lots to full production-scale reagents filling and packaging
• Assists in inventory management
• Assists in maintaining production and laboratory equipment
• Dispense and aliquot chemicals and reagents from bulk containers
• Print and apply container labels
• Performs job functions in compliance with QMS standards
• Supports continuous quality improvement

Qualifications

• Proven ability to deliver productivity to plan
• Excellent communication skills (listening, written, verbal, presentation)
• Proven math skills
• Experience with Excel
• Demonstrated attention to detail
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and work under aggressive timelines
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Accurate and precise manual pipetting and measuring techniques
• Experience working with automated dispensing equipment is preferred, but not required

Education and Experience

High School degree or equivalent required. At least 2 years of hands-on experience in a GMP manufacturing environment.

Language Skills

Must be proficient in writing, and communicating in the English language including presenting data and results. Computer literate with a working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

Mathematical Skills

Must be consistent with level education.

Reasoning Ability

Good problem solving, judgment and decision making skill are required. High degree of organizing skill, planning skill, prioritization skill. Multitasking ability.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations

None required

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work entails regularly performing tasks while working at a computer, desk, laboratory bench or automated machine. Work may involve occasional climbing or balance. Work entails occasional lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds. Travel between buildings may be required, typically by foot or by car. The employee’s sensory modalities and physical capabilities must be sufficient to independently perform duties/functions of the position.

Work Environment

This position will involve a combination of office and biotechnology laboratory environments. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to hazardous chemicals, blood-borne pathogens, automated equipment, and high levels of noise and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing

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